Peptides are short chains of amino acid sequences. They have the ability to trigger cellular processes that stimulate collagen production. Peptides evolved from research into wound healing and studies on …
WHAT ARE PEPTIDES?
OILS OVER 25% OLEIC ACID DISRUPT THE SKIN BARRIER
There are many oils that contain over 25% oleic acid. These oils disrupt the skin barrier by causing moisture loss which results in flaking due to an overproduction of skin …
ENZYMES VS CHEMICAL PEELS
The depth of chemical peels and the amount of skin cells removed depends on the type of acid that is used, percentage and the pH. They can remove cells that …
OVER EXFOLIATION DAMAGES THE SKIN
Exfoliating your skin can become an addiction. Your skin feels so much smoother and softer after you exfoliate, because of this, many consumers think that if a little is good …
IS IT NORMAL TO BREAK OUT WHEN STARTING A PRODUCT?
Breaking out isn’t something you should always experience but in some instances you will. Often with breakouts, acne sufferers don’t realise that lesions under the skin are pre-existing. All acne …
TOOTHPASTE CAN CAUSE BREAKOUTS
Toothpaste can be one of the causes for breakouts around the mouth. They commonly contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate, which besides being an irritant is comedogenic. Toothpaste can also cause burns …
DIY CAN DAMAGE YOUR SKIN!
Have you ever looked longingly into the fruit bowl and wondered what banana may do for the skin? Hey it’s good enough to be ingested, why not slather it over …
DEHYDRATION ACCELERATES AGING!
Elastin loss starts from around the age of 21. It is not something that happens when you are much older. Collagen loss usually declines from the age of 25 but …
SMOKING AND ACNE
Smoking actually affects acne. It increases an inflammatory cytokine called interleukin 1a and this is a trigger of blackheads and acne. There is a very strong correlation in female adult …
FAIRER SKINS AGE FASTER
Fair skins age faster due to the difference in melanin and protection from the sun. This is why they burn faster. This impacts the skins ability to defend itself from …
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