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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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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. And your skin?

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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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Summer Skincare: The Ultimate Guide to Healthy, Glowing Skin

Kim Gallo Esthetics

However, it's crucial to choose a gentle exfoliator — harsh scrubs can damage your skin, leaving it dry and irritated. Aim to exfoliate once or twice a week, depending on your skin type. Allowing your skin to heal naturally without additional irritation is the best approach.

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

The Organic Esthetician

Sircuit Skin’s tropical Cool Lychee Wa is an intensely hydrating and anti-aging mask, packed with antioxidants from Mangosteen, Lychee, Goji Berry and Resveratrol, while menthol adds a cooling freshness. Fantastic for all skin types. Great for sensitive and dry skin. Great for all skin types.

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

Renee Rouleau

This is especially common with L-ascorbic acid, a notoriously unstable form of vitamin C. I’ll use unstable forms of vitamin C for example. Once this happens, they no longer deliver the same antioxidant activity, which means your skin receives far fewer benefits. If so, get rid of it.

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The Four Types of Skin Discoloration – And How to Get Rid of Them FASTER

Renee Rouleau

. #1: Put melanin cells to sleep When pigments show on the skin, they are in their active stage, and the goal is to encourage them to settle down. All the research shows that daily use of a vitamin C serum will help interrupt signals sent to melanocytes to help them fade more quickly. Code word forgo away! So, there you have it.

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