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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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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.

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Mixing Skin Care Ingredients: Best And Worst Combinations

Eminence Organics

Mixing Skin Care Ingredients: Best And Worst Combinations Written By (old): Marle Tyrrell It’s no secret that you can supercharge your skin care by combining various high-impact ingredients for maximum results. What Skin Care Ingredients Work Best Together? This can lead to dryness, irritation and even peeling.

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Everything You Need to Know About Ceramides & Skin Care

Kim Gallo Esthetics

As an esthetician and skincare expert, I'm always on the lookout for new ingredients and technologies that can help my clients achieve healthier, more beautiful skin. Ceramides are generally considered safe and non-irritating. If you have any questions about ceramides or any other skincare ingredients, I'm here to help!

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Suds and Surfactants

Aesthetics Exposed

There are many challenges to getting effective topical ingredients into the skin. The downside to anionic surfactants is they are harsher making them potentially more irritating. For this reason, they are often combined with non-ionic or amphoteric surfactants to reduce irritation and increase lather.

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Medical Grade Skincare vs. Over-the-Counter Products: What’s the Difference?

Kim Gallo Esthetics

They also contain a higher concentration of active ingredients compared to OTC products, which can make a major difference in the results you experience. By law, medical-grade products must have 99% pure active ingredients, and be free of contaminants and synthetic fillers. Why choose medical-grade skincare products?

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My Favorite Conductivity Gels + DIY Conductivity Gel Recipe

The Organic Esthetician

That means all the ingredients in the product you pair with microcurrent will dive deep into the skin. 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. Without slip, the probes catch the skin pulling and irritating the surface.