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

The Beauty Brains

Of course, there is a downside – It’s an antioxidant that is highly reactive with oxygen in the air and water so it’s difficult to deliver vitamin C to your skin in a way that is stable, effective and non-irritating. Under 10% it’s probably not doing much and over 20% doesn’t do much extra but it can lead to irritation.

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Retinol Serum: Is It Safe for Kids and Teens?

First Derm

According to the National Institutes of Health, a key difference is the relative thinness of a child’s skin compared to an adult’s, which makes it more susceptible to irritation and chemical burns from potent active ingredients like those found in retinol serum. Sunscreen : Sun protection is crucial for young 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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Can I use a facial cleanser as a shampoo? Episode 212

The Beauty Brains

Sensitive skin is a lay term that people typically use to diagnose their own skin when it becomes easily irritated. This skin can display a reaction as a result of reduced tolerance to an environmental exposure, such as the sun or a cosmetic product. We can’t forget the JAMA editorial that Drs. In this case, less is more!

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