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Skincare Ingredients That Do Not Mix
Imagine this: You walk into your local cosmetics store and buy a new product, excited to add it to your routine based on the claims on the bottle. Then, you see someone on Instagram talking about how a particular product changed their skin for the better, and you order it. Some of these products may be good, but do they work into your current routine? Some ingredients in products don't play nicely together. Components that shouldn't be layered are challenging to keep stable in a formula, incr
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Jun 6th 2022
Microneedling with hyaluronic acid or niacinamide serum FAQs
What is microneedling with hyaluronic acid or niacinamide?Microneedling is a dermaroller procedure that uses tiny needles to prick the skin. The treatment aims to generate new collagen and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin. Microneedling is usually used on the face and may treat various scars, wrinkles, and large pores. The entire prep and procedure time is around two hours. You'll want to see a board dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or cosmetic surgeon for this procedure. In some
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Apr 7th 2022
Comedonal Acne: How to Get Rid of Closed Comedones
Comedonal Acne: How to Get Rid of Closed ComedonesSo, you've seen more white or skin-colored bumps along your cheeks, forehead, and chin. You've tried almost everything to get rid of them, and they won't go away! Is it keratosis pilaris? An allergic reaction to a skin care product?Well, surprise! It might be comedonal acne, otherwise known as closed comedones.What is Comedonal Acne? Comedonal acne is non-inflammatory, although it is considered the preliminary form of acne. This means if it is no
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Aug 11th 2021
5 Super Effective Natural Hydroquinone Alternatives
If you are struggling with hydroquinone-induced irritation, it may be time to explore hydroquinone alternatives. Hydroquinone is a skin whitening agent that is often used to treat hyperpigmentation and melasma. Hydroquinone is a powerful skin lightener that has been used for many years to control dark spots, age spots, and hyperpigmentation. Unfortunately, when hydroquinone reacts with sunlight, it can cause side effects such as itching, burning, and redness. This post will discuss five natural
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Aug 9th 2021
Can Retinol and Niacinamide Be Used Together?
Niacinamide and retinol are both popular skincare ingredients. Both ingredients can help improve skin blemishes and acne, even skin tone, and diminish the signs of aging. However, suppose you currently use a product that contains one of these ingredients. In that case, you may wonder if using niacinamide and retinol together could be more effective and if combining them is safe. In addition, some ingredients don't mix well with others. In this blog, we'll explore niacinamide and retinol in more
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Jul 18th 2021