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How to Treat Inflamed Skin and Contact Dermatitis
Have you ever used a new skincare product or laundry detergent, only to notice your skin become red and irritated? You may have experienced contact dermatitis. This skin condition occurs when chemicals you come into contact with cause a reaction (usually unpleasant). Most cases of contact dermatitis reactions aren’t severe, but they can be uncomfortable until all the itching from contact stops.What are the symptoms of contact dermatitis?Contact dermatitis symptoms depend on the culprit and your
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Jul 27th 2022
Hydroquinone Alternative for Hyperpigmentation and Dark Spots: PCA Pigment Gel
Hydroquinone topical is a popular skincare ingredient for lightening areas of darkened skin such as freckles, age spots, melasma, sun damage, or chloasma. Recently many people have been looking for an alternative to hydroquinone which may have experienced an allergic reaction or become sensitive to the ingredient. We looked into the best hydroquinone alternative skincare product for hyperpigmentation and found PCA Pigment Gel Pro! Remember that you should not use this ingredient (hydroquinone) i
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Jul 14th 2022
How To Get Your Glowing Skin Back
Our skin is our largest organ and the part of us that's most on display. But, unfortunately, that also means the outermost "shield" takes on UV rays and pollution, where a poor diet's tension and impacts may appear first. So if you're looking to revitalize your skin and invite a little glow back or set your skin up for success, there are some tactics to try.Eat Carotenoid-Rich FoodFoods high in carotenoids help give fruits and vegetables their colors. These antioxidants can affect naturally dark
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Jul 7th 2022
Are Collagen Injections Safe?
You are born with collagen in your body, but once you reach a certain age, your body stops producing it entirely (when collagen injections or fillers can come into play.) Instead, your skin's natural collagen is replenished. In addition to smoothing out fine lines, collagen can fill out skin depressions and even significantly reduce the appearance of scars.What are the benefits of collagen injections?
Collagen is the skin's most common protein in your bones, cartilage, skin, and tendons. Co
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Jun 29th 2022
Squalane
Squalane was introduced for cosmetic use in the 1950s. The unsaturated form of squalene is produced in human sebum and the livers of sharks. Squalane has low toxicity and is not a significant human skin irritant or sensitizer. However, due to environmental concerns, other sources such as olive oil, rice, and sugar cane have been commercialized and, since 2014, have been supplying about 40% of the industry total. In manufacturing, Farnesene is produced from the fermentation of sugarcane sugars
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Jun 13th 2022