Mandelic acid, chemical name alpha-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, is an alpha hydroxy acid extracted from bitter almonds. Widely used in the skin…
Most skin experts would agree that for the most part, day and night creams may be used interchangeably. The exception…
Matrixyl, also known as Palmitoyl Pentapetide 3 (and later renamed to Palmitoyl Pentapeptide 4 or Pal-KTTKS), is a small molecule…
Freckles are a genetic trait most comonly found in individuals with lighter complexions and /or fair or red hair. They…
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Vitamin K, also known as phytonadione, can control blood clotting. And researchers have discovered that it can also deliver benefits…
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There’s a lot of buzz in the skin care industry these days about ‘topical actives’. And while some companies try…
Causes of Photosensitivity Photosensitivity may be defined as sensitivity of the skin to a light source. And people with particular…
Society today regards a beautiful woman as one with youthful, unlined skin accompanied by large breasts with curvy (but not too large)…
If you’re a regular student of anti-aging skin care 101, you’ll be familiar with the topical ingredient DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol). A…
We've all seen the claims sometimes too compelling to ignore: "Smoothes the skin as it firms, tones, trims and energizes."…
About LYCD or BioDyne Classified by the FDA as a wound-healing agent, LYCD (also called Biodyne), is a skin respiratory…
While some oily skin types may be able to tolerate this harsh treatment (at least for a while), those of…
First isolated from apple juice, malic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that is used in skin care products.…