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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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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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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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AHAs Alpha Arbutin Azelaic acid Hydroquinone Hyperpigmentation on Face Kojic acid Niacinamide Retinoids Vitamin C

A Guide to Help you Fight Hyperpigmentation (Face)

July 5, 2020

This week, we shall be looking at the categories of hyperpigmentation treatments, and corresponding products. 1. Beginner (Mild): Niacinamide, Vitamin c, Alpha arbutin 2. Intermediate 1 (Moderate): Azelaic acid 3. Intermediate 2 (Moderate to Risky): AHAs, Retinoids, Kojic acid 4. Advanced (Risky): Hydroquinone More to come….…

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