Alpha Hydroxy Acids Vs Retinol: Which Is Best?
In the pursuit of radiant and healthy skin, the choice between alpha hydroxy acids vs retinol often perplexes skincare enthusiasts.…
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December 22, 2008
The Role Of Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) In Skin Care
Also called niacinamide, vitamin B3 is one of several topical vitamins that has been studied in order to identify its…
December 17, 2008
Pomegranate: Can It Protect Your Skin?
Cosmetics manufacturers are always looking for newer, better, more effective ingredients that can be used to improve the skin. It's…
November 19, 2008
Physical Vs. Chemical Sunscreens
Protecting your skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays is an essential part of maintaining your skin's health and youthful appearance.…
August 14, 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
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
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
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
Active Ingredients in Skin Care Products
There’s a lot of buzz in the skin care industry these days about ‘topical actives’. And while some companies try…
May 10, 2008
The Sun and Skin Cancer
Drugs That May Cause Photosensitivity
Causes of Photosensitivity Photosensitivity may be defined as sensitivity of the skin to a light source. And people with particular…
May 7, 2008
DMAE – Facelift in a Jar?
If you’re a regular student of anti-aging skin care 101, you’ll be familiar with the topical ingredient DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol). A…
April 28, 2008
Best Cellulite Creams…
We've all seen the claims sometimes too compelling to ignore: "Smoothes the skin as it firms, tones, trims and energizes."…
April 28, 2008
Live Yeast Cell Derivative (LYCD) or Biodyne for Puffy Eyes
About LYCD or BioDyne Classified by the FDA as a wound-healing agent, LYCD (also called Biodyne), is a skin respiratory…
April 25, 2008
Is Soap The Best Way to Clean Your Face?
While some oily skin types may be able to tolerate this harsh treatment (at least for a while), those of…
April 23, 2008