Tag: ceramide
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Summer Essentials: 5 Mists for Hydration, Sebum Control, and Soothing Irritation
In warm weather, it’s often refreshing to spritz your skin with a pleasant mist that also provides benefits beyond just a cooling sensation. While thermal water’s efficacy is still debated, mists with active ingredients can offer more tangible benefits. Here are five mists that will help hydrate, regulate sebum, and soothe irritation…
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Second Skin: 8 Products with Natural Moisturizing Factor and When to Use Them
NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor) is a collection of molecules in the stratum corneum of the skin that are responsible for keeping it hydrated. These molecules, including amino acids, pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, urea, sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, and lactic acid, are naturally present in our skin. A deficiency in NMF leads to quicker aging and the…
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Sealing Retinol in Summer: How to Apply It and A Guide to Moisturizers that Pair Well with Retinol
All the creams listed below are not only compatible with retinol but also other active ingredients. They make a great base for daily use, especially with their lighter, summer-friendly textures that absorb quickly compared to fall and winter formulations.
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Review: The OG of All Creams – CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion has firmly established itself as a staple in my skincare routine. This product, developed with dermatologists, promises to restore and maintain the skin’s natural protective barrier while providing all-day hydration. Over the years, I’ve tried countless lotions and moisturizers, but I keep coming back to CeraVe. Here’s a detailed look at why…
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What to Look for in a Serum? A Comprehensive List of All Possible Ingredients (including examples!)
When choosing a serum, consider the following components. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it covers some key ingredients to look for based on your skin needs…
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Killer Component Combinations for Maximum Results
When combined effectively, these “killer component combinations” can amplify each other’s benefits, targeting multiple skin concerns simultaneously for maximum results. Whether you’re looking to brighten, hydrate, or fight signs of aging, understanding which ingredients work best together is key to optimizing your skincare routine. Dive into these powerful pairings and unlock your skin’s potential.
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4 Products to Restore Your Skin’s Lipid Barrier
Restoring your lipid barrier is crucial for maintaining healthy, resilient skin. This listing includes cosmetic products that contain ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids in the classic 3:1:1:1 ratio.
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Q: Everyone around me says they have sensitive skin. Maybe I do too? How can I tell?
First and foremost, there are no clear diagnostic criteria for sensitive skin (unless we are talking about skin sensitivity in chronic skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or rosacea). Both doctors and patients often rely on subjective factors (if your face turns red in the cold – it’s sensitive, if you had a reaction to…
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8 Creams with Skin-Mimicking (Lamellar) Emulsions and Why You Need One
Let me remind you that lamellar one is a type of emulsion that “mimics” the structure of the epidermis. You can recognize it by the abbreviation MLE on the packaging, lecithin or hydrolyzed lecithin, and lamellar emulsifiers in the ingredient list.
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Review: Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial – The Ultimate Combination Skin Saver
A moisturizing face mask with components that restore the skin’s lipid barrier. There’s no rocket science here (and honestly, there’s none in any cosmetics), but the formula is stellar, like in the best Hollywood blockbuster. It contains…
