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Exploring Popular Skincare Ingredients for Beginners

Kim Gallo Esthetics

For skincare beginners, the task of understanding all those labels and ingredients can seem daunting. But fear not, I'm here to guide you through some of the most popular skincare ingredients and what they do. Firstly, let's talk about active vs inactive ingredients. Next, we have natural vs synthetic ingredients.

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Age Gracefully: Effective Anti-Aging Tips from a Skincare Expert

Kim Gallo Esthetics

If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission As we age, our skin undergoes several changes, including a decrease in collagen production, slower cell turnover, and decreased elasticity. It's about embracing the natural aging process while using active ingredients and techniques that jumpstarts skin cells.

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THD Ascorbate – Why Your Skin Needs THIS Type of Vitamin C

Renee Rouleau

As both a 35 year esthetician and a skincare product formulator trained in cosmetic chemistry, what I know for sure is there are a lot of false hopes being sold about the latest and greatest miracle ingredients and its so easy to fall into the marketing hype. So, lets do a deep dive into this ingredient, shall we?

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Skin Care Ingredient Focus: Coenzyme Q10

West Lake Dermatology

Coenzyme Q10 offers multiple skin benefits, making it a highly valuable ingredient in skincare formulations. These stressors accelerate the breakdown of collagen and elastin, leading to premature aging. CoQ10 is generally compatible with most skincare ingredients. Should Other Products Be Avoided While Using CoQ10?

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Tech Neck: Expert-Approved Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Neck Lines

Renee Rouleau

Use the Right Active Ingredients Using skincare products with the right active ingredients can keep premature signs of aging—including tech neck–at bay. Below, find three effective ingredients that you should consider adding to your current skincare routine in order to prevent tech neck. What happens next?

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How Screen Time Is Secretly Ageing Your Skin

Alison Bladh

This light can lead to oxidative stress, collagen breakdown, and hyperpigmentation, making your skin appear older. To combat this, invest in blue light-blocking glasses and use eye creams with ingredients like caffeine, peptides, or antioxidants. These ingredients amplify your skins defence system, reducing the risk of damage.

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The Truth About Collagen Drinks For Skin: Do They Work?

Beautiful With Brains - Ingredients

The skincare question I get more often these days is: do collagen drinks for skin work? After all, despite what brands say, collagen in moisturisers doesn’t work. This pesky […] The post The Truth About Collagen Drinks For Skin: Do They Work?