5 RETINOL Myths Debunked
We’re often asked about the claim that Alpha Hydroxy Acid and Beta Hydroxy Acid exfoliants “deactivate” or reduce the effectiveness of retinol. We’ve also read similar cautionary statements in beauty magazines that retinol works better without AHA or BHA exfoliants—or that it shouldn’t be paired with vitamin C. If smoother, younger-looking skin is your goal, […]
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5 Ways Olive Oil Helps Your Skin
Many of us keep a bottle of olive oil on hand for cooking, baking and whipping up homemade salad dressings, but you might not be aware of all the health benefits packed into this oil. Despite what we tend to think about oils — that they’re all bad for our waistline and our heart — […]
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White willow bark
White willow bark is used in natural skin care products for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, astringent, anti aging, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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leuconostoc radish root ferment filtrate
leuconostoc radish root ferment filtrate is used in natural skin care as an alternative to phenoxyethanol and paraben preservatives.
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L-Carnitine
L-CARNITINE is used in natural skin care products for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Also known as carboxylic acid, It has been claimed to have miraculous properties for enhancing the metabolization of fat when taken orally.
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Grapeseed oil
Grapeseed oil is used in natural skin care products for its moisturizing, skin repair, emollient, antioxidant, astringent and antiseptic properties.
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Garcinia cambogia
Garcinia cambogia is a small, sweet, exotic fruit native to South India and Southeast Asia. Garcinia cambogia has garnered a lot of attention of late as a popular natural weight loss aid.
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Bromelain
Bromelain is used in natural skin care products for its anti-inflammatory and scar tissue dissolving properties. Pineapple is one of the world’s most popular tropical fruits.
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Borago Officinalis Borage Oil
Borago Officinalis Borage Oil uses in natural skin care products for it’s moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and healing properties. The Borage Plant has a small purple star-shaped flower. Only the seed of the flower are used for their rich oil.
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Blue Vervain
Blue Vervain is used in natural skin care products for its astringent properties. Vervain has been useful to herbal healers for many centuries of recorded history, both in Europe and in North America, yet there is a dearth of human studies with this herb.
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Blessed thistle
Blessed thistle is used in natural skin care products for its astringent properties. It will temporally shrink and tighten the top layer of skin reducing the appearance of cellulite for a few hours.
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Bladderwrack
Bladderwrack is used in natural skin care products for its antioxidant and skin regeneration properties. Bladderwrack, also known as Fucus vesiculosus, is a seaweed found on coasts around the world.
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