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Ulmus davidiana is found in antiaging skin care products to decrease inflammation and protect the skin from the sun and pollution.
Read moreCellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of skin aging and is a skin aging biomarker. What is cellular senescence and can skin care target senescence?
Read moreSaururus Chinensis is an antiaging ingredient found in antiaging creams and skin lightening creams. It has photoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin lightening abilities.
Read moreRetinoids are the best antiaging ingredients in skincare with the most evidence-based research. But what exactly are retinoids and what is the difference between retinol and a retinoid? This topical retinoid list will explain natural and laboratory made retinoids. Start here when learning about retinoids.
Read moreAre retinoids safe? There are many myths about retinoids causing damage to the skin. Is retinol bad for you? What are the long term side effects of retinoids? Are you allergic to retinoids? Learn about the dangers of using topical retinoids and the truth about retinol safety.
Read moreVaccinium Myrtillus is an extract from Bilberry Seed Oil used as a skin lightener, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredient.
Read moreIs Hydroquinone safe? How does it work?
Read moreBeta Sitosterol is a vegan form of cholesterol used in vegan barrier repair moisturizers. In addition to hydrating the skin, this ingredient actually has some benefits not present in cholesterol. Find out why beta-sitosterol is one of the best moisturizing ingredients in skin care!
Read moreHow to cure hypersensitive skin? Can hypersensitive skin be cured? Well- it depends upon what is causing the skin to be hypersensitive. We will discuss the different causes of hypersensitive skin and which hypersensitive skincare products to use to calm skin.
Read moreIs Vitamin C serum the best serum to treat melasma? Maybe not. Find out more here.
Read moreWhen choosing skin lighteners to treat dark spots, use ingredients that target different areas of the skin pigmentation process. Here you can find a glossary with a list of categories of skin lightening and brightening ingredients.
Read moreMany ingredients found in moisturizers have fatty acids. Lipids are comprised of fatty acids. The type and amount of fatty acids in moisturizers, especially barrier repair moisturizers, determines their effects. Learn which fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and which help repair the skin barrier.
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