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The best ingredients for your skincare routine + client care plans for the esthetician in the treatment room

Southeastern Esthetics Institute

DHLA (alpha-lipoic acid): Helps fight signs of skin aging; decreases the synthesis of melanin, reducing hyperpigmentation by evening out skin tone. Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT): A stabilizer that can be found in cosmetic products. WHICH IS BETTER FOR BRIGHTENING HYPERPIGMENTATION? VITAMIN C OR ALPHA ARBUTIN?

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Retinol Serum: Is It Safe for Kids and Teens?

First Derm

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. Additionally, retinol is known for its ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation, making it a popular choice in anti-aging skincare routines.

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Benefits Of Using Alpha Arbutin Products | How Alpha Arbutin Works

Cosmetify

However, melanin also acts as a protective shield against the sun’s harmful rays but excessive exposure can lead to an uneven skin tone which is the cause of hyperpigmentation. Our skin tone is determined by the measure of melanin on our skin, the more melanin, the darker the skin.

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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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9 Best Vitamin C Serums for Brighter Skin 2024

Aesthetics Advisor

It also helps lighten hyperpigmentation and brown spots, even out skin tone, and enhance skin radiance. Vitamin C is an antioxidant which protects skin cells from damaging free radicals caused by UV exposure. Can I Use Vitamin Serum Everyday? Vitamin C should be used everyday for best results.