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Is Your Skin Getting Burned From Your Vitamin C Serum?

Renee Rouleau

Vitamin C, when used topically in a serum, is widely acclaimed as one of the best ingredients for brightening skin, boosting collagen production, and protecting skin against environmental damage. It’s so popular that even at the 2024 Medical Spa Show that I attended, vitamin C was a huge topic of conversation.

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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. but the one that has remained steady is vitamin C.

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10 Anti-Aging Ingredients to Use for Brighter, Firmer, and More Youthful-Looking Skin

Renee Rouleau

Niacinamide Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is a form of niacin (vitamin B3). It’s a very effective anti-aging ingredient, as it can brighten the skin, minimize the appearance of pores, and boost collagen production. The most important thing when dealing with vitamin C is stability.

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20+ Years in the Skincare Industry: Advice From an Esthetician

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and retinol are some of the powerhouses that can work wonders for your skin. Retinoids remain the gold standard of anti-aging ingredients due to their proven ability to enhance collagen production and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Myth #2: Natural products are always better.

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It’s Vitamin C-son! That means it’s high time we celebrate this essential nutrient on it’s special day.

New Age Spa Institute

It’s Vitamin C-son! Happy National Vitamin C Day! Celebrated on April 4th each year, this day provides an opportunity for people to learn about the role of vitamin C in our skin cells, skin care, nutrition, and overall health.

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My Favorite Conductivity Gels + DIY Conductivity Gel Recipe

The Organic Esthetician

There are now multiple devices on the market, such as NuFace , Ziip , MyoLift , the FOREO Bear, and Clareblend , each accompanied by their own conductivity gel. Unfortunately, the majority of gels on the market include some not so great ingredients, in their formulas, that would also get pushed deep into your skin.

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Collagen Boost: Effective Treatments for Radiant Skin

US Dermatologt Partners

While collagen is most often related to anti-aging skincare , it’s actually important to maintain healthy collagen levels at all ages. Dermatology Partners in Phoenix and Scottsdale , Arizona, “ Collagen is a protein found abundantly in skin. The good news is there are some ways to boost collagen levels and keep skin healthy.”