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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

Use products containing usnic acid (usnea) Usnic acid is a natural extract from lichens that is a gentle solution for barrier repair. Usnic acid can be found in products in the form of sodium usnate or Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract. It balances skin’s microbiome, leaving it feeling soothed.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

Use products containing usnic acid (usnea) Usnic acid is a natural extract from lichens that is a gentle solution for barrier repair. Usnic acid can be found in products in the form of sodium usnate or Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract. It balances skin’s microbiome, leaving it feeling soothed.

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Prejuvenation and Gen Z: The One Treatment Every Skin Needs

Lydia Sarfati

The condition manifests because of over-active sebaceous gland activity in the T-Zone, which creates excess sebum, leading to blackhead and pustule formation. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a stable form of Vitamin C that provides potent antioxidants while Hypericum Perforatum Extract (St.

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Introducing: Clear Choice by Dermastart

California Skincare Supply

Acne Peel - With 35% Salicylic Acid, this peel prevents sebum blockage, eases extractions, and prevents pseudofolliculitis. By creating a barrier of protection, this beta hydroxy acid penetrates deep within the follicle to help liquefy trapped sebum (oil) to prevent future breakouts.

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Treating Acne in Fitzpatricks 4, 5, 6 with Korean Skincare 

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Pure Pro Aesthetics provides continued education for the licensed professional looking to learn more in the area of Eastern skincare practices and philosophies. Korean ingredients include fruit acids and botanical extracts that nourish the skin. She is a licensed esthetician and co-owner of Pure Pro Aesthetics , the U.S.

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All Ages Need Preventative Aging Skin Care

Lydia Sarfati

Alginate , which is a substance extracted from seaweed such as brown algae, sea lichen, and Japanese kelp, is currently being studied to create a “scaffolding” for exosome release to deliver tissue regenerating EVs. The hormonal changes brought on by menopause decreases sebum production, depriving the skin its natural lubricant.

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Niacinamide 101: Why This Ingredient Is an All-Star

The Glow Edit

And last but certainly not least, research has also found that niacinamide can also balance excess sebum production. Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops and Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops pairs niacinamide’s many abilities with hydrating hyaluronic acid and amino acid-rich watermelon extract.