The Beauty Brains

MARCH 2, 2020

It is not naturally produced in our bodies so we need to get it from our diet. Vitamin C is known to play a role in collagen production in the skin. If this ingredient was actually working as claimed, (you know affecting collagen synthesis, anti-acne, reducing UV damage, etc.) Cosmetics are not allowed to do those things.

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West Lake Dermatology

AUGUST 20, 2024

These factors range from psychological stress to the use of specific cosmetic products, dietary habits, and underlying health conditions. Stress triggers the production of androgens and cortisol — hormones that stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil — leading to clogged pores and breakouts. What Causes Adult Acne?

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The Beauty Brains

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

The truth is most cosmetic products that you use right now aren’t drastically different than the things that people were using in the 1950’s and 60’s. The study looked at the diets of over 100,000 people over the course of 4 years. It will be looked at for treating things like acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema.

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Aesthetics Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A cosmeceutical is essentially a skincare product that contains a biologically active compound that is thought to have pharmaceutical effects on the skin. Both pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical grade skin care products actively effect skin at a cellular level, whereas cosmetic products have a shorter-term effect.

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The Dermatology Digest

AUGUST 11, 2023

I’ve never been a fan of stem cells in cosmetic products because they don’t penetrate well under the skin. The stem cells in skincare products are from apples and other plants and those are not the same as what we need, so those are useless. Diet, including calorie restriction, is among the topics of the research.

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The Beauty Brains

OCTOBER 17, 2016

According to Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis, acne can result from topical application of cosmetic products via two mechanisms. And you have to repeat that process for every product you want to evaluate. Even IF you did all that you still can’t really control for other factors like hormonal changes and changes in diet.

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