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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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Exploring Popular Skincare Ingredients for Beginners

Kim Gallo Esthetics

In reality, toners are used to balance the skin's pH levels and prepare it for better absorption of other skincare products. Active ingredients in toners can include witch hazel for calming and soothing, or vitamin C for brightening. Moisturizers Moisturizers are crucial for keeping your skin hydrated and protected.

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Glow Up Now! Your Beginner's Guide to Skincare Routines

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Sensitive Skin Sensitive skin is easily irritated and may react to certain products with redness, itching, or burning. If you experience frequent skin reactions, you likely have sensitive skin. Normal Skin Normal skin is balanced and not prone to extreme dryness or oiliness.

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How To Layer Your Skincare For Best Results

The Organic Esthetician

Use it as a spot treatment for breakouts and redness or, for oilier skin types, use it all over your face to balance sebum. V15 is not your average vitamin C. 15% L Ascorbic acid partners with zinc, copper, calcium, iron, and silicon co-factors, essential nutrients for healthy skin function. 15% Retinol with.5%

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Vitamin C Serum Manufacturer: Best Form | Benefits

Cosmetify

What is Vitamin C? Isn’t it somehow just everywhere that you look that you find Vitamin C? Vitamin C is basically a potent antioxidant that helps brighten skin tone, protect skin against radical damage and promote collagen production.

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The best ingredients for your skincare routine + client care plans for the esthetician in the treatment room

Southeastern Esthetics Institute

Mandelic Acid: Molecular weight of 152; Derived from almonds; Accelerates cell turnover without being too aggressive; Great for sensitive skin types. Phytic Acid: Molecular weight of 160; milder AHA used for exfoliation and skin brightening. RETINOL Speeds up cell turnover through cellular DESQUAMATION (skin shedding!);

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Unmasking the Magic: A Guide to Types of Face Masks for Your Skin

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Avoid harsh clay or peel-off masks, as they may be too irritating for sensitive skin. Aging or Mature Skin Seek out anti-aging sheet masks or overnight masks with ingredients like retinol , peptides, or antioxidants.

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