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Panthenol is a popular humectant, anti-inflammatory ingredient that can be found in numerous products from moisturizers to cleansers. Check out today's blog on panthenol to see if this ingredients is right for your Baumann Skin Type!
Read moreSkin ages much faster during menopause due to hormonal changes such as decreased estrogen and human growth hormone. This can lead to dry skin, skin discoloration, wrinkles and fragile skin. This blog discusses the best skin care routine for menopausal skin and what products to use.
Read moreWhat are ceramides? How do they work? Are there any side-effects or concerns associated with ceramide products? Find out all about this fundamental lipid that's crucial to skin barrier health!
Read moreLearn how skin probiotics and prebiotics can help balance your skin microbiome and promote healthy skin bacteria. This article explains the skin microbiome - the community of microorganisms living on your skin - and how it impacts skin health. Discover why supporting microbial diversity through skin probiotics and prebiotics is key for acne, eczema, and other common skin conditions. Get the latest scientific research on how probiotic skincare ingredients like lactobacillus may increase good skin bacteria and treat skin disorders related to microbial imbalance. Promote skin health by nourishing your unique skin microbiome.
Read moreWe know eating sugar can increase skin aging through a process called glycation. But how to we protect our skin from glycation? Is there anything we can do to damaged glycated skin? Dermatologist Dr. Leslie Baumann MD tell you how to protect your skin from sugar.
Read moreCrepidiastrum 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.
Read moreThis article reviews what elastin fibers are, how to restore them in skin with products, supplements and diet. This blog discusses the differences between collagen and elastin. It also discusses how to measure elastin in skin.
Read moreMatrixyl is one of the most popular anti-aging peptides to reduce wrinkles and improve skin firmness. It is made up of the amino acids lysine, threonine, threonine, lysine, and serine attached to a fatty acid called palmitic acid. This combination is abbreviated as Pal-KTTKS. The palmitic acid helps the peptide absorb into the skin better.
Read moreCollagen is the powerhouse protein that constitutes 75% of your skin's dry weight. Learn how to restore and rebuild your skin's natural resilience and glow. From essential enzymes to the critical role of Vitamin C, we illuminate the biochemical pathways that stimulate collagen production. Uncover evidence-based strategies to increase collagen levels in your skin, not just through skincare products but also with food and supplements. Comprehensive guide for an informed approach to anti-aging skincare.
Read moreWhat is Thiamidol? What is it made of? How does it lighten the skin? Find out all this and more in today's blog on the fascinating, up and coming ingredient, Thiamidol.
Read moreDermatologist Dr. Leslie Baumann MD discussing skin tightening and firming treatments for loose and sagging skin. Weight loss and aging cause sagging skin on the face. What treatments can firm and tighten skin? Do tightening creams and serums work? Can foods and collagen supplements help loose skin? Skin loses firmness and elasticity with time. It is best to use skincare products to keep skin firm and tight because it is hard to make skin firmer once elasticity is lost. It is never too early to start aging prevention strategies!
Read moreWhat is a face serum? Before you buy night serums, let Dermatologist Dr. Leslie Baumann MD guide you to the best facial serum for your skin type. She discusses what face serums are and types of serums such as brightening, hydrating, and antiaging serums. Do they work to give you glowing skin?
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