Tag: vitamin c
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The Power of Vitamin C: Effects When Combined with Peptides, Retinol, Niacinamide, or Acids
Combining Vitamin C with other active ingredients can create powerful skincare formulas that target various skin concerns. Here’s what happens when Vitamin C shares a bottle with peptides, retinol, niacinamide, or acids…
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Nuances of Combining Retinol and Vitamin C in Skincare
Combining retinol and vitamin C in your skincare routine can be beneficial. Often, a small percentage of stable vitamin C is added to retinol serums to stabilize them and enhance retinol’s effects. However, there are nuances to using these active ingredients together that are not always discussed.
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Everything You Want To Know About Combining Acids with Retinol
Combining retinol with acids is possible but should be done carefully and not by everyone. In home care, skin irritation and deterioration are typically caused not by a single active ingredient (barring individual intolerance) but by using too many actives simultaneously. To avoid this…
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What to Do with Your Neck?
As the first signs of aging appear, many people start worrying about the condition of their neck. This is understandable, as the neck can reveal one’s age quite clearly. However, many home methods that are effective on the face don’t work well for the neck…
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Q: What actives can and can’t be paired with acids?
The topic of compatible and incompatible components in skincare is quite controversial. There has been much debate about not mixing vitamin C with niacinamide, which turned out to be possible…
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Why Are We So Afraid of Making Mistakes in Skincare?
Applying cream not along massage lines but haphazardly, squeezing out 5 drops of serum instead of the recommended 3-4, mixing up the timing of retinol and vitamin C application. Sound familiar? I suggest we all take a deep breath!
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6 Must-Have Niacinamide Products for a Radiant, Clear Complexion (and No, The Ordinary Isn’t on the List)
Whether you’re looking to calm sensitive skin, tackle hyperpigmentation, or maintain a healthy, radiant complexion, niacinamide has something to offer. Here are 6 standout products featuring niacinamide that can help restore your skin’s barrier, lighten dark spots, and fight acne, ensuring your skin looks and feels its best.
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Why Less Is More in Skincare
Cosmetic chemists often tout the phrase “less is more.” Instead of 20% vitamin C, use just 1% in a different form. Rather than mixing all types of acids into one jar, create a functional product with just two. The “less is more” principle is guided by two key reasons…
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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: Discovering Korean Skincare with The Belif Aqua Bomb Brightening Vitamin C Cream
One such gem from the Korean beauty realm is the Belif Aqua Bomb Brightening Vitamin C Cream. As someone with sometimes oily skin, finding the right moisturizer that hydrates without leaving a greasy residue can be a challenge. But from the very first application, I knew this cream was special.
