Ingredients

Articles about the detailed analysis of skincare ingredients and their beneficial effects on the skin.

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Ingredients

The Secret Weapon for Getting Rid of Acne: Azelaic Acid

If you have mild to moderate acne, you might have heard of azelaic acid as a possible treatment for removing blockages. This chemical exfoliator can, indeed, break down trapped skin cells, oil, and substances and improve the way your skin looks and feels - ...

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Ingredients

Adding Vitamin B5 To Your Skincare Routine: A Good Idea?

Vitamin B5 is frequently found in moisturizer products and serums because of its many beneficial properties.1 For one, Vitamin B5 can stabilize the skin’s barrier and help it retain more water, keeping it elastic and soft and reducing fine lines. This compo...

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Retinoid vs. Retinol vs. Tretinoin

Retinoids are compounds that can help your skin look thicker and smoother. You can use retinoids topically to clear some skin aging signs, but it’s important to know the different subtypes of products and how they help with certain conditions....