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…
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…
Hyperpigmentation: Over-the-Counter Product Effectiveness
July 18, 2020Hyperpigmentation 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.…
A Guide to Help you Fight Hyperpigmentation (Face)
July 5, 2020This 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….…