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Bakuchiol – Vegan Retinol – What is all the hype about?

First Derm

Over the years, retinol has been touted as the holy grail anti-aging treatment by almost every dermatologist and skin care expert…it is often recommended as the “must-have” active ingredient in your skin care routine. Bakuchiol is a new, vegan product on the market and has been talked about a lot over the past few years.

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Is Your Shampoo Making You Sick?

Aesthetics Advisor

4 Three years later the company finally agreed to phase them out and by 2014 the chemicals were removed from their baby shampoo. 13 It is also a skin and eye irritant and a common ingredient in shampoos. 17 1,4 Dioxane May Be Absorbed and Consumed 1,4-Dioxane is a common ingredient in shampoos or body baths that suds well.

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What’s Under That Beard? 8 Beard-Related Skin Conditions

First Derm

Challenges with Beard Care: Irritation from Shaving and Products : Shaving and certain beard products can aggravate psoriasis, intensifying symptoms. [4] It’s caused by Malassezia, a fungus that feeds on the sebum on your skin, leading to irritation and inflammation, particularly in areas with many sebaceous glands like the beard. [5]

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Damaged Skin Barrier? What to Know and How to Protect It

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Increased Sensitivity: A weakened barrier can make the skin more prone to irritation, from skincare products, environmental factors and even water. Overdoing Exfoliation: Using exfoliants excessively those, with ingredients can cause harm by removing an excessive number of skin cells. Theodoridis, A., Skin anti-aging strategies.

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7 Best Slimming Pills in Singapore 2024

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Side effects: In some people, high amounts of caffeine can cause anxiety, insomnia, jitteriness, irritability, nausea, diarrhea and other symptoms. Nano Singapore Lean Body Formula (contains Caffeine) Nano Singapore Lean Body Formula Has 5 Powerful Natural Ingredients With Fast Acting Formula To Support Healthy Weight Loss.

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Comedonal acne

First Derm

So, it’s important you do not to touch or pick at your skin, to prevent irritation and worsening of the condition. Cosmetic ingredients like isopropyl myristate, lanolin, or oleic acid, along with excessively oily bases in topical products, contribute to comedogenicity. [4] and Emmy M.G. 133(4), 662–663. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1995.tb02730.x

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Zinc 101: What You Need to Know (2023)

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Moreover, this treatment may irritate the digestive tract, resulting in an upset stomach. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition in 2014 showed that zinc citrate, given as a supplement, is as well-absorbed as zinc gluconate but has a more appealing, less bitter taste. It is also a common ingredient in sunscreens.