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Best Alpha Hydroxy Acid for Different Skin Types
Exploring the Best Alpha Hydroxy Acid for Different Skin Types
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are a popular choice in skincare for their ability to exfoliate the skin, promote cell turnover, and improve skin texture and tone. However, not all AHAs are created equal, and the best one for your skin type can vary. Here, we'll explore the different types of AHAs and help you determine the one that best suits your unique skin needs.What is Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and How Does It Benefit Your Skin?
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May 23rd 2024
Chemical Peel 101: Post Peel Aftercare
What is a Chemical Peel?A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing procedure meant to improve the appearance of the skin. It helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles, minimize the appearance of mild scars, treat certain types of acne, diminish freckles and hyperpigmentation, and improve skin texture.The procedure uses a chemical solution applied to the skin and removes the top or middle layer (epidermis/dermis). The level of penetration and removal will depend on the strength of the actives used. As a re
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Jul 6th 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
Combining Salicylic, Lactic, and Glycolic acids with Vitamin C
You've heard how mixing vitamin C serums with other AHAs (Alpha hydroxy acids), and BHAs (beta hydroxy acids) can transform your skin. BUT we have also heard the warnings about mixing these since it can lead to significant skin irritation. So how do I properly use Vitamin C, BHAs, and AHAs, in my routine to achieve my skincare goals? What are AHAs and BHAs? Alpha and beta hydroxy acids (AHAs and BHAs) are derived from organic/natural ingredients. Alpha hydroxy acids are usually derived
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May 12th 2022
Salicylic, Lactic, and Glycolic Acids: Explaining AHAs and BHAs in skincare
We have all heard about AHAs and BHAs and how we must use them in our routine to achieve the ultimate flawless skin. But has anyone explained what AHAs and BHAs are? When I shop for my products, the ingredients are labeled as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or lactic acid. So which ones are AHAs, and which ones are BHAs? What are AHAs and BHAs? AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) and BHAs (beta-hydroxy acids) are categories of acids derived from natural or organic ingredients. AHAs in skincare a
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May 5th 2022