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Niacinamide
Niacinamide or nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B3 found in food and used as a dietary supplement and medication. When in the form of a supplement, it prevents and treats pellagra (niacin deficiency). In addition, niacinamide has the benefit of not causing skin flushing. As a cream, it is used to treat acne. Niacinamide is the supplement name, but Nicotinamide (NAM) is the scientific name. Niacinamide is in the vitamin B family of medications, specifically the vitamin B3 complex. Foods that con
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Jun 10th 2022
Skincare Ingredients That Do Not Mix
Imagine this: You walk into your local cosmetics store and buy a new product, excited to add it to your routine based on the claims on the bottle. Then, you see someone on Instagram talking about how a particular product changed their skin for the better, and you order it. Some of these products may be good, but do they work into your current routine? Some ingredients in products don't play nicely together. Components that shouldn't be layered are challenging to keep stable in a formula, incr
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Jun 6th 2022
How to treat a dry or itchy scalp
To help relieve inflammation or an itchy scalp, you can try several remedies at home. The main signs of a dry scalp are persistent itchiness, but they may also be accompanied by dandruff, soreness, and hair loss. Dry scalp can have several causes, though the most common is a reaction to the change in weather or a harsh ingredient in your hair care products. In addition, something as simple as washing your hair daily or not drinking enough water can cause medical conditions like eczema or psorias
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Jun 2nd 2022
What is a salt facial?
Oddly enough, salt is not just for your kitchen. Though it brings flavors to life when you cook with it, there is now another widespread trending use: sea salt facials! You might be thinking, why would I put salt on my face? But this facial is so much more than that! First off, the treatment does not use everyday table salt. Instead, sea salt helps cleanse pores profoundly and balance oil production and bacteria that can cause breakouts and acne. Sea salt facials are a new popular treatment typi
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May 26th 2022
Why is titanium dioxide in sunscreen?
As we near the summer months and travel for vacation, it's common to wonder which sunscreen to bring along. There are honestly too many options to choose from, and we are not mad about it. However, when making a purchase, the most important questions are: "Am I getting the best deal?" "Will this product work for my skin?" "Is this product safe?" If you can answer yes to all three, sit back, relax, and enjoy fun in the sun! This article will go over why titanium dioxide is the main ingredient to
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May 20th 2022