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Is Your Skin Getting Burned From Your Vitamin C Serum?

Renee Rouleau

Vitamin C, when used topically in a serum, is widely acclaimed as one of the best ingredients for brightening skin, boosting collagen production, and protecting skin against environmental damage. It’s so popular that even at the 2024 Medical Spa Show that I attended, vitamin C was a huge topic of conversation.

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THD Ascorbate – Why Your Skin Needs THIS Type of Vitamin C

Renee Rouleau

but the one that has remained steady is vitamin C. Butnot all vitamin C ingredients and what is now considered the gold standard is Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorabate, also known as THD Ascorbate. THD, or Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, is an inactive form of vitamin C. How Often Should I Be Using A Vitamin C Serum?

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Try Before You Buy: Haut.AI Launches SkinGPT and Generative.Skin Library for Consumers

The Dermatology Digest

Users upload a photo to receive hyper-realistic visualizations of how ingredients like retinol or Vitamin C address concerns such as pigmentation, redness, and breakouts.Haut.AI We hope this platform is as educational as it is exciting.” ” The post Try Before You Buy: Haut.AI

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Exploring Popular Skincare Ingredients for Beginners

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Active ingredients in toners can include witch hazel for calming and soothing, or vitamin C for brightening. Common active ingredients found in serums include retinol for anti-aging, vitamin C for brightening, and niacinamide for overall skin health. Ready to take the next step in your skincare education?

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Why Esthetician Education Advisor Recommends This MediSpa Brand 

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Sheri Flash , Master Esthetician, business consultant, and education advisor openly admits to being slightly obsessed with this medispa brand and their products. Sheri Flasch, Business Consultant + Education Advisor to FACTORFIVE We asked Sheri to tell L+A about her relationship with FACTORFIVE and to give us a little insight into the brand.

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When Do Skincare Products Expire & Are They Still Safe to Use?

Renee Rouleau

This is especially common with L-ascorbic acid, a notoriously unstable form of vitamin C. I’ll use unstable forms of vitamin C for example. Change in Color : After checking the consistency of the product, check its color. Has the color changed, such as from white to yellow or light brown? If so, get rid of it.

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10 Anti-Aging Ingredients to Use for Brighter, Firmer, and More Youthful-Looking Skin

Renee Rouleau

Vitamin C I believe vitamin C is one of the best preventative aging ingredients out there, as it’s one of the most extensively researched antioxidants in skincare, and it’s found to be extremely effective in interfering with damaging free radicals. The most important thing when dealing with vitamin C is stability.