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Panthenol, Vitamin K, and MSM: The Unsung Heroes of Healthy Skin

OK, I’ll admit that panthenol, vitamin K, and MSM  aren’t exactly unknown ingredients, as many serums and creams contain them, but they don’t really get talked about all that much. Popular ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C, and peptides get more attention. Nevertheless, panthenol, vitamin K, and MSM shouldn’t be overlooked. While these three ingredients may not be the impressive powerhouses that the others are, they also serve important functions, such as skin lightening and collagen boosting and strengthening the bonds of skin, all of which make them crucial supplements for your skincare routine. Here’s a little more about these ingredients and the reasons that they shouldn’t be ignored: Panthenol Panthenol is a form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) that...

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Make Your Own Face Scrubs with these Simple Recipes

We’ve discussed the importance of proper exfoliation before, namely in our article on how to cleanse and exfoliate properly, and our article comparing glycolic acid and face scrubs. If you choose to go the facial scrub route, there are many you can make yourself to avoid store-bought scrubs with plastic microbeads. Yes, that’s right; you can make your own face scrub and give yourself a homemade facial! And best of all, these homemade skin care recipes are simple and made with ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. Here are some of our favorite DIY face scrub recipes: Green tea scrub Green tea contains antioxidants known as catechins and as we explained in our article What Are Antioxidants...

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What Are Antioxidants and Free Radicals?

When talking about topical skin care, especially vitamin C serums, two terms get thrown around a lot: antioxidants and free radicals. The general understanding of these terms seems to be that antioxidants are things that are good for you and free radicals are things that are bad for you. So, eating foods high in antioxidants is good for your health because it just is—right? While the “antioxidants are good, free radicals are bad” sentiment is essentially true, there’s a lot more to it than that and while the explanation gets a bit science-y, bear with me here; it will all make sense by the end. To really get to the bottom of what free radicals and antioxidants do, first we...

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8 Most Common Skin Problems and Skin Care Solutions

Skin care is a growing industry, with many different types of products on the market to address the wide variety of skin concerns people deal with. Here’s a list of the top 8 most common skin care problems and some of the best skin care solutions for them: Acne Acne is one of the most pervasive skin issues out there. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases estimates that 80 percent of people between ages 11 and 30 experience acne outbreaks at some point. Acne has several causes, including excess oil production, dead skin buildup, bacterial buildup, and hormonal changes. Read more about what causes acne here. Acne symptoms include raised blemishes, redness, and oily skin. Furthermore,...

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What Is Retinol and What Are its Benefits?

Within the skin care world, one of the most highly praised ingredients is retinol. Many highly popular serums and creams on the skin care market contain retinol and other retinoids. But what is retinol? And what’s the difference between a retinol and a retinoid? Retinoids are vitamers of vitamin A, meaning they are chemical compounds with a similar chemical makeup to vitamin A. These vitamers are themselves classified as vitamin A. I know it’s confusing, but bear with me here. Retinoids have the same effects as vitamin A, but at different levels and in different ways. Some are also easier for our skin to absorb and use than others. Retinol is one of several retinoids. It’s also naturally occurring in...

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