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Retinol Serum: Is It Safe for Kids and Teens?

First Derm

Social media significantly influences the popularity of retinol among young people, leading to increased experimentation without considering safety. There’s a crucial difference between cosmetic retinol use and medical treatment with retinoids ; the latter is for specific skin conditions under professional supervision.

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

The Beauty Brains

Cosmetic grade and pharmaceutical grade. Question 2 – Katherine says – I listened to your most recent podcast and I was wondering what your opinion is of the effectiveness of these 2 Waterless Vitamin C products from The Ordinary. I understand some vit c serum contain other actives thus making it more expensive.

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Can I use a facial cleanser as a shampoo? Episode 212

The Beauty Brains

This skin can display a reaction as a result of reduced tolerance to an environmental exposure, such as the sun or a cosmetic product. That being said, if your skin is reactive to cosmetic products, it’s important to pinpoint which type of ingredient is causing the sensitivity. At least, in humans!

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