In the pursuit of radiant and healthy skin, the choice between alpha hydroxy acids vs retinol often perplexes skincare enthusiasts.…
Also called niacinamide, vitamin B3 is one of several topical vitamins that has been studied in order to identify its…
Cosmetics manufacturers are always looking for newer, better, more effective ingredients that can be used to improve the skin. It's…
Protecting your skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays is an essential part of maintaining your skin's health and youthful appearance.…
Madecassoside is an active skin care ingredient derived from the plant Centella asiatica (often going by its pseudonyms Asiatic pennywort…
Mandelic acid, chemical name alpha-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, is an alpha hydroxy acid extracted from bitter almonds. Widely used in the skin…
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…
Vitamin K, also known as phytonadione, can control blood clotting. And researchers have discovered that it can also deliver benefits…
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…
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…