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Vitamin C in Cosmetic Products – Does it work? episode 211

The Beauty Brains

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. Cosmetic grade and pharmaceutical grade. In the US anyway.

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10 Best Cosmeceutical Ingredients of 2024

Aesthetics Advisor

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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Retinol Serum: Is It Safe for Kids and Teens?

First Derm

Understanding Retinol Retinol is a form of vitamin A that is commonly used in skincare products for its various benefits. It plays a crucial role in promoting skin renewal and enhancing collagen production, which can help improve the overall texture and appearance of the skin. Pharmaceutics. 2006;1(4):327-348.

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