Tag: Fatty acid
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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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Revisiting Drugstore Shower Oils: A Disappointing Decline
I recently reviewed the shower oils from various drugstore brands and was disheartened to see how diluted the La Roche-Posay formula has become. It used to contain some pure oils, but now it’s mostly surfactants and fatty acids. Not terrible, but lacking for a product labeled as lipid-replenishing. I examined the ingredients of four major…
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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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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…
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8 New Skincare Products to Watch For
These new releases promise exciting advancements in skincare, addressing various needs from brightening and anti-aging to hydration and barrier repair. Keep an eye out for these innovative products to enhance your skincare routine.
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Review: Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Shampoo – A Love Affair with Haircare
After using up the miniature, I was so impressed that I went on to purchase not one, but two full-sized bottles. Here’s why this shampoo has become a staple in my bathroom cabinet and every consultant in Sephora highly recommends it.
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7 Creams for Those Using Retinoids or Benzoyl Peroxide
These creams are free from alcohol and fragrances but are packed with fatty acids, niacinamide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants.
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Review: Wishful Get Even Rose Oil – A Skincare Essential I Absolutely Love
I’m ready to share with you a super amazing oil that has completely transformed my skincare routine: the Wishful Get Even Rose Oil. This little bottle of magic has become an indispensable part of my daily regimen. As someone with oily skin, I was initially hesitant to incorporate an oil into my routine. However, after…
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Q: They say that stress, diet, and cosmetics cause acne. Is it true?
In short: Stress can have an impact, diet is not proven, and cosmetics need to be chosen carefully…
