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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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How To Exfoliate Like A Pro, Extractions Included

The Organic Esthetician

Chemical exfoliants are ingredients, enzymes, and acids, that dissolve dead skin as opposed to scrubbing it off as physical exfoliants do. You can even use it to do extractions! Extractions At Home Performing extractions is an optional step. If you do choose to attempt extractions at home, I urge you to be GENTLE!

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

Renee Rouleau

In this post, I’ll share 10 of the best anti-aging ingredients in skincare. As a product formulator and esthetician with over 30 years of experience, I can confidently say that these ingredients are capable of creating real change in the skin. The 10 Best Anti-Aging Ingredients in Skincare 1. It’s truly a win-win.

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Rediscover Your Glow with Regenerative Skincare

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to skincare, this guide will walk you through the benefits, key ingredients, and practical tips for integrating regenerative skincare into your daily routine. What sets regenerative skincare apart is its focus on using advanced ingredients and innovative technologies. What is Regenerative Skincare?

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