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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. They come in various forms such as creams, lotions, and oils.

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Managing Melanin

Aesthetics Exposed

Regardless of the type of pigmentation, the essentials are Vitamin A, Vitamin C, skin brighteners, and of course sunscreen. Vitamin A, known as a skin normalizer, has been shown through scientific research that it normalizes the healthy functions of the skin including melanin production.

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My Favorite Conductivity Gels + DIY Conductivity Gel Recipe

The Organic Esthetician

NuFace Hydrating Leave-On Gel : Water, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Betaine, Glycerin, Magnesium Sulfate, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium HydroxideTocopherol, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60.

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Why Vitamin C and Niacinamide Are Better Together 

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Brighter, smoother, firmer, and ultimately younger-looking skin are the highlights of the skin benefits possible when the powerhouse antioxidant ingredients, Vitamin C and Niacinamide, are used in unison or more efficiently, brought together in a single formula. This is also true for niacinamide.

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Treatment Masks - The Treat That's Not Just For Professional Treatments

The Organic Esthetician

Used after exfoliation and extractions during a facial, masks soothe calm and moisturize, supporting the lipid barrier. Josh Rosebrook’s rich and nourishing Advanced Hydration Mask offers a blend of plant oils and butters loaded with moisturizing factors, in addition to nutrient-dense herbs and plant extracts. Great for all skin types.

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The All-New Lira Clinical BODY Line: Because Your Skin Deserves More Than Just a Face Routine!

Lipgloss and Aftershave

” Lira Clinical answered: The ingredients such as Niacinamide, Sepitonic , Matrixyl 3000, Caffeine, Acacia Senegal Gum, and Green Tea Extract all offer ideal post-operative support to the body. As always, we encourage the client/patient to get approval to use topical products from their physician, prior to application.

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5 Red Flags During a Facial, Plus What to Do If Your Treatment Goes Wrong

Renee Rouleau

It’s also good to let your esthetician know if you’re getting a facial with a certain event in mind—if you’re attending a wedding in two days, you won’t want to get extractions or a crazy strong peel since these can both result in light flaking for a few days. The biggest culprit is usually extractions.

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