Rumex Extract in the Treatment of Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a skin condition that involves over production of melanin, the skin's pigment. It ranges from conditions including Melasma to…
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June 16, 2008
LHA (Beta-Lipohydroxy Acid) in The Treatment of Acne
Beta-lipohydroxy acid (LHA) is an innovative derivative of salicylic acid, an exfoliating agent commonly used to help unblock pores in…
June 13, 2008
How Much Protection Will You Get From a Base Tan?
A base tan will help to protect your skin from sun damage – True or False? The unfortunate answer is…
June 11, 2008
Get to Know the Benefits of Madecassoside in Skin Care
Madecassoside is an active skin care ingredient derived from the plant Centella asiatica (often going by its pseudonyms Asiatic pennywort…
June 9, 2008
Clarex Oil Control Gel to Control the Shine
If you have oily or combination skin, you know how annoying it can be to experience the ‘shine’ a few…
June 6, 2008
UVA Rays and Sun Protection
Most of us recognize that it’s the sun’s UV rays – both UVA and UVB rays that are responsible for…
June 4, 2008
How Do Alpha Hydroxy Acids Work in Skin Care?
Alpha hydroxy acids, commonly referred to as AHAs, are effective ingredients that are widely used in cosmetic formulations. Though found…
June 2, 2008
Glycerin in Skin Care
UltimaSkin Honey and Soy Moisturizer with Glycerin Glycerin is widely used in skin care preparations for its ability to soften…
May 30, 2008
What's The Best Sunscreen for Children?
You already know that you need to select a broad spectrum UVA/UVB blocking sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30…
May 28, 2008
Mandelic Acid for Acne, Wrinkles and Melasma
Mandelic acid, chemical name alpha-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, is an alpha hydroxy acid extracted from bitter almonds. Widely used in the skin…
May 26, 2008
What's The Difference Between a Day Cream And a Night Cream?
Most skin experts would agree that for the most part, day and night creams may be used interchangeably. The exception…
May 23, 2008
Is Matrixyl Effective Against Wrinkles?
Matrixyl, also known as Palmitoyl Pentapetide 3 (and later renamed to Palmitoyl Pentapeptide 4 or Pal-KTTKS), is a small molecule…
May 21, 2008
Can You Fade a Freckle?
Freckles are a genetic trait most comonly found in individuals with lighter complexions and /or fair or red hair. They…
May 19, 2008
Anthelios Packages Get You Ready for Summer
Summer's nearly here and PhaMix is offering a selection of Anthelios sunscreen packages that include a free gift worth up to…
May 16, 2008
Vitamin K for Under Eye Dark Circles
Vitamin K, also known as phytonadione, can control blood clotting. And researchers have discovered that it can also deliver benefits…
May 14, 2008