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Pelotherapy Power

Pelotherapy is the therapeutic use of muds, peats and clays through bathing or application such as skin care.

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Jar Deconstructed: Marine Collagen

Mean percent improvement in skin clarity from baseline was 43% at week four, 48% at week eight and 50% at week 12.

Blemish-Prone Skin Benefits from Double-Conjugated Retinoid/AHA

4–5 times the nutrient absorption with Rezenerate Nanotechnology!

4–5 times the nutrient absorption with Rezenerate Nanotechnology!

Increase nutrient absorption by incorporating Rezenerate NanoFacial! Rezenerate gently and temporarily disrupts the stratum corneum to allow skincare products to be absorbed at a rate of 40-50% compared to the industry standard rate of 2-10%.

Retinol and AHAs can be powerful chemical exfoliants when combined in a skin care routine, according to Healthline. Other alternative acids like BHAs and PHAs can be effective for more sensitive skin.

Tips for Mixing AHAs and Retinol in Skin Care

Retinol and AHAs can be powerful chemical exfoliants when combined in a skin care routine, according to Healthline. Other alternative acids like BHAs and PHAs can be effective for more sensitive skin.

Hyaluronic Acid

Elongated Silica Microparticles Enhance HA Delivery in Skin

The use of elongated silica microparticles enhanced topical delivery of hylauronic acid, and allowed for targeting of specific stratum of the skin.

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Jar Deconstructed: Prickly Pear Cactus

Cactus extract has high levels of antioxidants that prevent skin damage caused by aging and free radical exposure.

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Questing the Quench: Exploring Hyaluronic Acid & Humectant Agents

As this market expands, the potential for new and innovative hyaluronic acid product development will continue to span our industry.

Amino Acid Complex Reduces Skin Erythema and Irritation

The AAComplex demonstrated a strong cell renewal benefit in the HaCaT (human) cells scratch assay, as well as a significant skin repair benefit by quantifying Heat Shock Protein, HSP-27.

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Jar Deconstructed: Kombucha

If getting your daily dose of kombucha through a drink is a little more than some of your clients care to bear, consider adding this ingredient to one of your treatments, as many have done across the country.

According to Skincare Hero, Aloe Vera was the most searched skin care ingredient over the last year in the world, including 37 countries. Hyaluronic acid was the most searched ingredient in the United States and Canada.

Most Searched Skin Care Ingredients Globally: Skincare Hero

According to Skincare Hero, aloe vera was the most searched skin care ingredient over the last year in the world, including 37 countries.

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Could PPAR-α Activation Be as Big a Breakthrough as Retinoids?

Research published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology shows a plant-derived complex activated PPAR-α, in turn accelerating barrier repair functions in human skin explants. This finding could be as big a breakthrough as retinoids, one author reports.

Pumpkin enzymes in skin care produts can encourage exfoliation, reduce breakouts, stimulate collagen and brighten skin complexion, per an article from Yahoo.

The Effectiveness of Pumpkin Enzymes in Skin Care

Pumpkin enzymes in skin care produts can encourage exfoliation, reduce breakouts, stimulate collagen and brighten skin complexion, per an article from Yahoo.

Like a cup of coffee’s ability to give the mind a temporary boost of energy, caffeinated skin care products can add a temporary boost to the skin.

The Benefits of Caffeinated Skin Care

Like a cup of coffee’s ability to give the mind a temporary boost of energy, caffeinated skin care products can add a temporary boost to the skin.