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AHAs BHA Glycolic Acid Hyaluronic Acid Niacinamide Retinoids Vitamin C When to Expect Results

How Long It Takes Skincare Products to Work

September 26, 2020

Skincare Products Featured Products 1. @paulaschoice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant2. @deciem:I. Glycolic Acid 7% Toning SolutionII. Hyaluronic Acid 2%+ B5III. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%IV. Retinol 1% in SqualeneV. Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone 3. Prescription Strength: Tretinoin (Retin A) Credits:@babeandbeauty@sciencebecomesher…

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Retinoids

Do’s and Don’ts of Layering Retinoids

August 28, 2020

Layering Retinoids Culled from IG: @brownskinderm DOs:⁣ ✔️RETINOID ➕HYALURONIC ACID (HA): Retinoids are a power house for the treatment of acne & prevention of premature aging but also notable for their ability to cause a lot of irritation & dryness to skin. HA is a top notch hydrating ingredient that draws in & retains water in skin which will alleviate the dryness caused by retinoids. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ✔️RETINOID ➕NIACINAMIDE: Niacinamide has calming properties given its anti-inflammatory effect & ability…

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Dark Underarm

Dark Underarms – Products

August 19, 2020

Dark Underarms Skinned? Consider TO Lactic Acid 5%-10%) 4. Crystal Deodorant 5. TO Vitamin C Suspension Products Mentioned1. Laser Hair Removal2. Epilators and Sugar Waxing3. Stridex and TO Glycolic Acid Toner/TO AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution (Darker Skinned? Consider TO Lactic Acid 5%-10%)4. Crystal Deodorant5. TO Vitamin C Suspension Credits:•Dr. Robyn Gmyrek•Healthline.com•Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery…

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AHAs Hyperpigmentation on Body Hyperpigmentation on Face

Hyperpigmentation: Over-the-Counter Product Effectiveness

July 18, 2020

Hyperpigmentation These creams (Ambi, Skin Success, Nadinola) contain less than 4% hydroquinone and according to scientific research, OTC hydroquinone 2% preparations are typically less effective than the prescription 4% preparations. Your spots may stand a chance if you add penetration enhancers such as glycolic acid and tretinoin as a supplement to the pigment lightening agent (the aforementioned creams). That said, and speaking from experience, using these creams (alone) have not been effective in treating the dark spots on my body.…

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