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Skin Care Library

Skin Care Blogs written by Dermatologist Dr. Leslie Baumann MD, FAAD

Artemisia Capillaris in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Aug 05, 2024

Artemisia capillaris is unique because it sooths inflammation and blocks the production of melanin making it a perfect ingredient in skin care routines for hyperpigmentation such as melasma.

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Transforming Growth factor beta (TGF-beta) in Skin Serums

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jun 28, 2024

TGF-beta is the best growth factor to look for in skin care products. Why is it so good? What products have TGF beta? Is it safe and does it cause cancer?

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Crepidiastrum Denticulatum Extract (Pollux CD) in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Sep 12, 2023

Crepidiastrum Denticulatum Extract is one of the best cosmeceutical ingredients to protect the skin from the effects of air pollution.  It is also called Pollux CD.

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Growth Factors in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Aug 01, 2023

Find a master list of growth factors in skin care. These growth factors link to more information. Do growth factors work. Are they safe? How do other products in your skin care regimen affect how well they work.

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Hydrating and Moisturizing Ingredients List and Dictionary

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jul 25, 2023

Moisturizers contain hydrating ingredients that are humectants, occlusives and emollients. They contain fatty acids, oils, lipids, fats, and natural moisturizing ingredients and. Find a list of the best moisturizing ingredients. Learn which ingredients moisturize and hydrate dry skin.

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Honey in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on May 24, 2023

What is honey used for in skin care? How does it treat acne? What is it made of? Does it have an impact on skin aging, and if so, what is that impact? Find out all about the various uses, compositions, and considerations related to honey in skin care! Get the facts on skin care ingredients to find the right regimen for your Baumann Skin Type!

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Resorcinol in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Feb 21, 2023

Resorcinol is a tyrosinase inhibitor that is found in chemical peels. It is usually not found in cosmetic products because it can be irritating. Hexylresorcinol and phenylethyl resorcinol are used instead.

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Hexylresorcinol in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Feb 21, 2023

Hexylresorcinol is a skin lightening ingredient that is more gentle than hydroquinone and resorcinol.

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Tranexamic acid for skin treatments

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jan 28, 2023

We discuss tranexamic acid and which are the best tranexamic acid products.

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Kojic acid in skin care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jan 24, 2023

Kojic acid sisa skin lighter derived from koji. It is similar to hydroquinone in structure

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Niacinamide in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jan 18, 2023

What are the benefits of niacinamide on skin? How does it work? Niacinamide is a PAR-2 blocker.

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Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jan 04, 2023

Vitamin C is one of the best skin care ingredients. What are the benefits of Vitamin C for C and what else is important to know about Vitamin C as a cosmeceutical ingredient?

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