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Astaxanthin has a myriad of benefits, including its ability to help even skin tone.

Jar Deconstructed: Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is the naturally occurring pigment responsible for the reds, pinks and oranges found in some plants, like algae, and animals like salmon, trout, krill and shrimp.

Not all peels cause visible peeling! It's a side-effect, not the goal.

Peel Back the Fear: Unlocking the Power of Peels

Ingredients like D-alpha tocopherol have anti-inflammatory properties and promote wound healing.

Treat and Prevent Acne Scarring

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Chemical peels are a staple in skin care, but the kind of peel and your technique all comes down to your client's needs.

Smooth Moves: How to Peel like a Pro

Chemical peels have been a cornerstone of professional skin care, offering results that range from a subtle glow to dramatic rejuvenation.

Gardenia can be effective for improving firmness and protecting against UV exposure.

Jar Deconstructed: Gardenia

A symbol of beauty, gardenia has long been used by Ayurvedic practitioners and in traditional Chinese medicine for liver protection, to treat hypertension and to be grated and soaked in Chinese liquor.

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Pro-Approved: Skin Care Devices & Clinical Ingredients Estheticians Rely On

In today’s treatment rooms, aesthetics professionals are combining science and innovation to deliver visible, lasting results.

The rise of multifunctional solutions means consumers get more bang for their buck. YENSA has a lipstick that lets users harness the powers of hyaluronic acid.

What's in Your Makeup? Hyaluronic Acid and Multifunctional Cosmetics

For as long as I've been putting it on, my makeup routine has always felt separate from my skin care routine.

Clients can get Lumenato in a variety of supplementary, gummy and RTD products.

Jar Deconstructed: Lumenato

Not all great skin ingredients need to come into direct contact with it.

Peptides provide a myriad of well-aging, anti-inflammatory and other skin benefits.

Science4Beauty Develops Miorelaxant Magic Amid Peptide Craze in Cosmetics

Science4Beauty developed Miorelaxant Magic, a peptide that blocks ion channels in the muscles.

Retinol has been the traditional choice of well-agers, but growth factors might be bringing change on the horizon.

Core Biogenesis Announces Second Exclusive Webinar Following Breakthrough Retinol Comparison Results

100 beauty industry changemakers are invited to Core Biogenesis’ exclusive webinar on June 25.

Microplastics are sometimes used in mineral-based sunscreens to get high-density particles to disperse evenly.

Macro Oceans Launches Big Kelp Flex to Eliminate Microplastics

California-based biotech company Macro Oceans launched Big Kelp Flex, its new seaweed cellulose ingredient.

Clients are being more thorough about how ethical and sustainable the process of making their favorite products is.

Skin Care Industry Trends

The skin care world is evolving fast.

Managing pre-acne skin is about striking the right balance for each individual.

How to Identify and Treat Pre-Acne Skin

Acne rarely appears out of nowhere—long before visible breakouts emerge, the skin often sends subtle warning signs.