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In the vast world of skincare, one ingredient remains the gold standard: retinol. Most dermatologists recommend you use retinol cream in your 20s, and if you start there, you'll most likely be addicted to its forehead-smoothing, pigmentation-busting abilities. A chemical derivative of vitamin A, it also has many other benefits in skincare. For example, retinol increases skin cell turnover in the right quantities (over 0.3%) and encourages the shedding of damaged cells to reveal new, smooth, heal …

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 …

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 …

What is Niacinamide? You've heard of retinol and hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C. Still, niacinamide is another significant element that deserves its own time in the skincare spotlight. Niacinamide is found in various foods, for example, green vegetables, yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, beans, cereal grains and milk. You can also find Niacinamide in many vitamin B complex supplements with other B vitamins. Many of these advantages result from niacinamide's possible anti-in …

As you’re searching for a new anti-aging cream, you’ve probably come across products with retinol in its name. Many know of it as the miracle ingredient that minimizes wrinkles, plumps up the skin, brightens up the skin, and improves acne. Even dermatologists recommend it, so why not try it, right? Here’s some information to help you understand more about retinol, and if it's right for you. What is Retinol? Retinol is a vitamin A derivative and falls under the umbrella term of retinoid. R …