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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

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. but the one that has remained steady is vitamin C.

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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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Age Gracefully: Effective Anti-Aging Tips from a Skincare Expert

Kim Gallo Esthetics

It's about embracing the natural aging process while using active ingredients and techniques that jumpstarts skin cells. Look for products containing Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid to get the most benefits. Fortified with Vitamin C (mag-c) to reduce inflammation, neutralize pigmentation and combat free radicals.

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Can You Use Vitamin C And Niacinamide Together?

Beautiful With Brains - Ingredients

Can you use Vitamin C and Niacinamide together? Vitamin C and Niacinamide are the Britney and Xtina of the skincare world. Or so they […] The post Can You Use Vitamin C And Niacinamide Together? Or so they […] The post Can You Use Vitamin C And Niacinamide Together?

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Summer Dream Team: Why You Need To Pair Vitamin C With SPF

Eminence Organics

Summer Dream Team: Why You Need To Pair Vitamin C With SPF When you think of the perfect summer, you may imagine an escape to a tropical paradise; sitting on a white sand beach with a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) in hand, watching the waves roll in while the warm sun beams down. So what exactly does vitamin C do for your skin?

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

Renee Rouleau

Are the ingredients separating? This is especially common with L-ascorbic acid, a notoriously unstable form of vitamin C. Natural” or “organic” products that contain natural ingredients and don’t use preservatives are the exception. I’ll use unstable forms of vitamin C for example. If so, get rid of it.

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