Tag: skincareingredients
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The Truth About Toners: Understanding Skincare Series
Have you wondered whether you even need a toner? And with so many different types on the market – hydrating, exfoliating, micellar – how would you even begin to decide on which one? And how are they different from essences and mists? The answer doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, I’ve made it incredibly…
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The Truth About Growth Factors
The market has been flooded with EGF serums and so called stem cell products, all claiming miraculous results. In the first part of our deep dive into growth factors, we delve into what these molecules actually are and their role in the skin as well as their efficacy in skincare.
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A Guide to Vitamin C in Skincare
When it comes to the proven skincare ingredients, Vitamin C usually makes the top 5 after “gold standards” like sunscreen and retinoids. However, like Vitamin A in skincare, Vitamin C can come in many forms – some more effective than others. It’s also not the most stable ingredient and difficult to get into the skin.…
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Retinoid Overview: A Guide to Vit A in Skincare
While my blog is often dedicated to deep dives on skincare science, I’ve decided to also include some overviews like this one for topics where I feel like a comprehensive guide may be helpful to you all. This post covers the retinoid family – the Vitamin A derivatives that we use topically in skincare but…
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Why Harper’s Bazaar is Wrong About Hyaluronic Acid
I’ll get right into it. This article from Harper’s Bazaar titled “Are You Misusing Hyaluronic Acid?” has been making the rounds for a while and causing quite a stir, making people wonder if hyaluronic acid is bad for their skin. We’ll be looking at the article today and the accuracy of its claims. For more…
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