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Why is retinol making a comeback?
Many of you may have used skincare products containing retinol. Although you may know that retinol is beneficial to the skin, you may not know exactly what it does. So, what is retinol? Retinol is just another name for vitamin A. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin naturally found in foods like liver eggs and dairy, and vegetables. For years, retinol has hidden “in plain sight” but now it is making a resurgence and is increasingly in demand by consumers. Why? Because much research has been done on retinol and its skin-restoring and maintaining properties. Having been proven to be a remarkably effective molecule, retinol has been referred to as…
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How the pH of cosmetic products affects your skin health
Have you ever wondered what the pH was of the facial cream you use every day? What about the pH of your favorite foundation or primer? For many people, this thought does not cross their mind. Most people only look at how a product performs at a more superficial level such as how it makes their skin look upon application. However, unbeknownst to many, a product at the wrong pH can be detrimental to your skin. Perhaps at this moment, you are thinking, “Ok. But what on earth does pH even mean?” Simply stated, the pH is a measure of an aqueous substance’s acidity or basicity/alkalinity. The so-called acid mantle…
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