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You may or may not have seen some scary photos and the term OCHRONOSIS floating around social media as a condition caused by bleaching creams. What is Ochronosis? Ochronisis describes a condition where a characteristically dark, blue-black pigment is deposited in deep layers of the skin. What causes ochronosis? The most common type of ochronosis
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Dedicated to natural ingredients and the artisanal spirit of pure beauty, Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg founded Fresh in Boston in 1991. Debuting with a collection of triple-milled, vegetable-based scented soaps, they personally hand-wrapped each one in ornate cotton-inlaid paper topped with a semi-precious stone for beautifully-indulgent appeal.
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In the years of its launch, Sunday Riley’s Luna Sleeping Night Oil has developed a cult following. Even frequently regarded to as a “holy grail” product by many. If you’re looking for a retinol serum or facial oil, then reviews for Sunday Riley Luna oil may have caught your attention.
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All living beings have stem cells – Plants, Animals, Humans. Stem cells are mother cells; they have the potential to become any type of cell in that organism. The stem cells found in skincare products are plant-based (not human based), so unless you are a plant trying to synthesize chlorophyll, they are not going to
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Brand owner and director Michelle Doherty stands for Alpha-H out of her own skin struggles and personal need for effective skin treatments. Michelle believes brands need to be accountable for their products and deliver on the promise of a healthy functioning skin. Alpha-H is committed to achieving clinical results with minimal effort and zero downtime.
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The Drops of Youth is one of The Body Shop’s bestsellers. The line of products use “plant stem cells” as their main anti-aging secret.
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Founded in 1935 by the visionary pioneer Armand Petitjean, with the wish of spreading the spirit and taste of French elegance around the world, Lancôme immediately embodied the essence of beauty. Today more than ever, the brand aims to offer every woman the possibility to blossom and embrace her beauty and femininity whatever her age
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In 1995, Mathilde and her husband, Bertrand Thomas created Caudalie and became the pioneers of luxury vinotherapy. Recognising that vines, grapes and seeds contain multitudes of antioxidants and anti-aging properties, they became one of the earliest developers of resveratrol, now a skincare staple seen in many Caudalie formulas.
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One of the main ways the skin ages is through free radical damage, also known as Oxidative stress. Free radicals are molecules with an impaired electron, which make them highly reactive. To become stable, they have to acquire another electron by taking one from another molecule. That molecule now has an unpaired electron which makes
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Did you know that moisturizers are classified in different groups, namely emollients, humectants and occlusives? “Moisturizer” is simply a generic term, which encompasses an array of creams, gels and lotions. These formulas may contain humectants, occlusives and/or emollients in their combination of ingredients. It is clinically proven that as we age, our skin loses natural
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