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Exploring Popular Skincare Ingredients for Beginners

Kim Gallo Esthetics

For skincare beginners, the task of understanding all those labels and ingredients can seem daunting. But fear not, I'm here to guide you through some of the most popular skincare ingredients and what they do. Firstly, let's talk about active vs inactive ingredients. Next, we have natural vs synthetic ingredients.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

In recent years, the emphasis on maintaining a healthy and resilient skin barrier has surged in popularity, yet the ingredients responsible for repair aren’t often talked about. The moisture barrier is the outermost layer of the skin that helps retain water and protects it from external aggressors, like bacteria and environmental debris.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

Maintaining a strong and healthy skin barrier has never been more important, yet the key ingredients for skin barrier repair often don’t get the spotlight they deserve. This trend highlights a growing awareness of the natural, effective ingredients that can truly restore and protect the skin, making it more resilient and radiant.

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The Benefits of Glycerin—How to Harness This Moisture Magnet for Glowing Skin

Renee Rouleau

Glycerin is quite possibly one of the oldest skincare ingredients in existence. Chances are, if you pick up a personal care product, you’ll see glycerin somewhere on the ingredient list. It was drowned out by the hype about other hydrating ingredients, despite being just as effective. This is really only true of drying alcohols.

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Choosing The Best Eye Cream For Wrinkles, Eye Bags & More

Eminence Organics

Key Takeaways: Choosing the Best Eye Cream Address your specific concern: Whether you're targeting puffiness, dark circles, wrinkles or dryness, the best eye creams contain active ingredients matched to each need like caffeine for swelling or peptides for fine lines. Texture is essential: Gels are great for puffiness and morning routines.

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Algae in Skincare: Your Key to Tackling Dehydration and Fine Lines

Renee Rouleau

From the sea to your skin, one ingredient that is rapidly gaining recognition for its numerous benefits in skincare is algae. While this may seem like an unconventional choice to some, this powerhouse ingredient is one I’ve been formulating with for many years. Yes, you read that right– algae! What Are Algae?

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Breaking the Stigma—How Witch Hazel Can Benefit Oily or Stressed Skin

Renee Rouleau

From beauty to medicine, witch hazel is an ingredient with many uses and a long history. In the last few years, witch hazel has been relegated as an old-school ingredient that can cause dryness or irritation. It seems like everyone’s been made to fear this ingredient, but I think it’s just misunderstood!

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