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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. So, What Ingredients and Methods are Best to Repair Your Barrier? Look for ingredients like phytosphingosine, ceramide AP, and ceramide NP.

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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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Skin Care Ingredient Focus: Glycerin

West Lake Dermatology

Glycerin is a powerhouse ingredient in the world of skincare, known for its incredible ability to hydrate and protect the skin. This compound has been used for centuries for its moisture-retaining properties, and today it is a common ingredient in lotions, creams, serums, and soaps due to its ability to hydrate and protect the skin barrier.

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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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Less Is More: Why Simple Skincare Products Will Be Big in 2024

Renee Rouleau

In 2024, in a market filled with numerous product options and complex ingredient lists, consumers have one simple question: How is this product going to address my skin concerns? In 2024, I think simple skincare products (with shorter ingredient lists and less complex formulas) may dominate the industry.

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

Renee Rouleau

As both a 35 year esthetician and a skincare product formulator trained in cosmetic chemistry, what I know for sure is there are a lot of false hopes being sold about the latest and greatest miracle ingredients and its so easy to fall into the marketing hype. So, lets do a deep dive into this ingredient, shall we?

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