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Bakuchiol – Vegan Retinol – What is all the hype about?

First Derm

Over the years, retinol has been touted as the holy grail anti-aging treatment by almost every dermatologist and skin care expert…it is often recommended as the “must-have” active ingredient in your skin care routine. But there is not enough awareness about the correct and safe technique of using retinol. So, what is Bakuchiol?

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Is fabric softener a good hair conditioner? Episode 140

The Beauty Brains

Apparently this is well studied because I found a paper titled “ Effect of Film Irregularities on Sunscreen Efficacy ” in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Science. The good news is that studies have found this is NOT a sensitizer on skin. Formic acid: which is a skin sensitizer and can produce allergic reactions.

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10 Best Cosmeceutical Ingredients of 2024

Aesthetics Advisor

A cosmeceutical is essentially a skincare product that contains a biologically active compound that is thought to have pharmaceutical effects on the skin. Both pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical grade skin care products actively effect skin at a cellular level, whereas cosmetic products have a shorter-term effect.