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Topical Antioxidant and Silymarin Serum Improves Facial Acne

After four weeks of product use, subjects showed statistically significant improvement in skin clarity, skin tone evenness and PIH/PIE which continued to improve through week 12.

Some of the most popular skin care ingredients include retinol, niacinamide and glycolic acid.

A Breakdown of the Most Popular Skin Care Ingredients

Some of the most popular skin care ingredients discussed on the Today Show by dermatologist Marnie Nussbaum, M.D., include retinol, niacinamide and glycolic acid.

Combining retinol and CBD could decrease the irritating effects of retinol and allow the potent ingredient to be used at higher concentrations.

CBD & Retinol’s Powerful Combination Potential

Combining retinol and CBD could decrease the irritating effects of retinol and allow the potent ingredient to be used at higher concentrations, per an article from Well and Good.

Without FDA regulation, there is no standardized definition on what counts as noncomedogenic.

Noncomedogenic Ingredients: What You Should Know

The term noncomedogenic is not FDA regulated and most of the information on comedogenic ingredients comes from a 1984 study on rabbits, per an article from Medical News Today.

Tranexamic Acid is a rising ingredient trend in skin care for its ability to prevent the growth of new blood vessels and skin pigmentation.

The Rising Trend of Tranexamic Acid in Skin Care

Tranexamic Acid is a rising ingredient trend in skin care for its ability to prevent the growth of new blood vessels and skin pigmentation, per an article from Greatist.

Glycerin is interchangeably known as glycerol and vegetable glycerin, but it can also be derived from animal fats.

The Hydrating Abilities of Glycerin in Skin Care

Glycerin is a common humectant in skin care for its hydrating abilities.

Although shea butter is technically a tree nut, there has been no medical evidence that those with tree nut allergies cannot use it.

What are the Skin Benefits of Shea Butter?

Shea butter is a commonly used ingredient in a variety of beauty products, according to an article from Allure.

Sodium hydroxide is commonly used to maintain pH levels in skin care products despite being potentially dangerous at high concentrations.

The Risks & Benefits of Sodium Hydroxide in Skin Care

Sodium hydroxide is commonly used to maintain pH levels in skin care products despite being potentially dangerous at high concentrations, per Healthline.

Vitamin C and niacinamide are both antioxidants, meaning they can decrease oxidative stress and increase collagen production.

Vitamin C Alternative for Sensitive Skin

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that has similar benefits to vitamin C, but can be more gentle on the skin, per an article from Well + Good.

Indian sandalwood oil could serve as a protective and anti-aging active in cosmetics and dermatology against environmental stressors.

Indian Sandalwood Tops Vitamin E for Antioxidant Activity, Inhibits MMP-1

Promising antioxidant effects of Indian sandalwood against environmental stressors including blue light and cigarette smoke were revealed in a study published in Cosmetics; MMP-1 inhibition also was demonstrated.

Evidence shows serpinins are a constituent of sensory innervation in the skin and they have previously been shown to be highly active; e.g., acting on vasodilation.

Are Serpinins Novel Targets for Skin Health?

Research published in Biomedicines presents evidence that serpinins are a constituent of sensory innervation in the skin, making them a potentially interesting target.

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Inflammatory Skin Conditions Drive Patient Interest in Cannabis

When evaluating surveys that discussed the use of medical cannabis products for dermatologic conditions, researchers found that consumers are interested in and currently using these products.

The supplement, containing a mix of tomato carotenoids, visibly improved skin appearance after 12 weeks of use.

Tomato-based Carotenoids Visibly Improve Skin Appearance

Researchers evaluated changes in plasma levels of phytoene, phytofluene, zeta-carotene and lycopene as well as consumer-perceived efficacy of an oral supplement containing tomato carotenoids.

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

A new topical cream with a double-conjugated molecule containing a retinoid and an alpha hydroxy acid, formulated specifically for patients with blemish-prone skin, showed significant improvement in blemishes and pore size.

This study was aimed to unveil the most used active ingredients for sensitive skin in facial care products from the pharmacy and parapharmacy industry.

Study Compiles Most-used Actives for Sensitive Skin Formulas

The study unveiled the most-used active ingredients in facial care for sensitive skin to support dermatologists and other experts in providing customized advice for this segment, and to improve formulations.

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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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.

Adding a face mist, layering products and avoiding irritable ingredients are keys to keeping skin hydrated during dry air seasons.

Adjusting Skin Care Routines to Seasonal Weather

Adding a face mist, layering products and avoiding irritable ingredients are keys to keeping skin hydrated during dry air seasons.

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