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

Southeastern Esthetics Institute

Tier 3: Prescription-Level Product Lines Sold to licensed professionals in a medical spa, dermatology office, or plastic surgery practice. Consumers must only use Tier 3 products (i.e. Tretinoin or Hydroquinone 4%) for a temporary period of time and then back down to Tier 2 products once the change cycle is complete.

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How do cosmetics impact the environment? episode 206

The Beauty Brains

Recall Alert Say Yes To Recalls their Yes to Grapefruit VITAMIN C GLOW-BOOSTING UNICORN PEEL-OFF MASK. Vitamin C Beauty Questions Question 1 – Jodi from LA – What is aluminum hydroxide and is it bad if it is in a diaper rash cream? Aluminum hydroxide is an approved active ingredient to treat diaper rash.

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Do plant extracts work in skin care products – episode 222

The Beauty Brains

Meanwhile on today’s show I’m going to be answering questions about… Whether the SkinDupes AI is a reliable way to pick skin care products? Can you combine Vitamin C and Niacinamide? Question 2 – Shilpa says – I read online that certain actives should not be used together, specifically vitamin c and niacinamide.

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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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Are super foods good for your skin? Episode 137

The Beauty Brains

There is no scientific or medical definition. Typically you’ll see them described like this: “superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals.” Most products contain an extract of the super food and they use that exact at very low levels.

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Skin Fissures and Split Fingertips

First Derm

Some people naturally have dry skin, while in others it might be the result of some improper cosmetic products or body lotions. Especially some vitamins are needed to repair the damaged skin and maintain healthy skin. Vitamin C is essential to produce collagen, which maintains skin elasticity as discussed before.

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Linoleic Acid vs Linolenic Acid: What's the Difference?

Aesthetics Advisor

Borage oil is naturally rich in the Omega-6 essential fatty acid GLA (gamma-linolenic acid C18:3n-6) making it used in cosmetic products such as topical creams, balms, ointments, and body butters formulated to benefit the skin. I am looking for similar products that can also enhance my daily topical medications as well.