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Jar Deconstructed: Marine Collagen

Marine Collagen has been shown in clinical trials to impart anti-aging, antioxidant and moisturizing benefits both topically and through oral administration.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Anthralin is a topical medicine typically used to treat psoriasis. It can be extremely effective as a short contact or overnight treatment, but there are also possible side effects, per Medical News Today.

The Benefits and Side Effects of Anthralin

Anthralin is a topical medicine typically used to treat psoriasis. It can be extremely effective as a short contact or overnight treatment, but there are also possible side effects, per Medical News Today.

Malic acid is a gentle AHA that is ideal for sensitive skin to exfoliate and balance ph levels, according to New Beauty.

Malic Acid Can Be Effective for Sensitive Skin

Malic acid is a gentle AHA that is ideal for sensitive skin to exfoliate and balance ph levels, according to New Beauty.

Beard oils with active ingredients like vitamin C, vitamin A, biotin and vitamin B12 will rehydrate and nourish the beard and skin underneath, promoting skin health and preventing in-grown hairs, according to Healthline.

Benefits of Beard Oil

Beard oils, with active ingredients like vitamin C, vitamin A, biotin and vitamin B12, will rehydrate and nourish the beard and skin underneath, promoting skin health and preventing in-grown hairs, according to Healthline.

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.

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.

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Essential oils are timeless, wise, mysterious and universal. They can guide us to a holistic approach to radiant beauty and health.