Skin Care Allergies and Contact Dermatitis
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Skin Care Allergies and Contact Dermatitis

One of the biggest concerns surrounding beauty products, especially those who suffer from sensitive skin, are skin care allergies and irritation to certain products and their ingredients. With any allergic or inflammatory response, it’s usually caused by ingredients within products that are left on the skin. There are two types of skin inflammation known contact…

The Benefits of Allantoin in Skin Care
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The Benefits of Allantoin in Skin Care

Allantoin is a common and well-regarded ingredient found in and widely used in many popular skin care products. As a chemical compound that’s good for the skin, it’s one of the more versatile ingredients in use. It’s also known to be effective in helping the skin heal and renew itself. A 2015 study by the University…

How International Women’s Day is Pushing for Progress
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How International Women’s Day is Pushing for Progress

March 8th is International Women’s Day and it’s important to acknowledge and celebrate – not only all the accomplishments women make every day – but also, a continuing effort to increase awareness and support for gender equality. Its observance dates back more than a century with the first informal recognition held in 1909. Since then, it…

How to Get Better Skin Care Advice
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How to Get Better Skin Care Advice

It’s very important before making any skin care decisions to do your research, get informed, and seek sound advice. Sometimes, that can be easier said than done with so much (sometimes conflicting) information out there, but make sure to empower yourself through facts, science, and evidence. But how do you know who to trust? Like any…

What Causes Dry Skin and How to Treat It
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What Causes Dry Skin and How to Treat It

Dry skin is not only an unwanted cosmetic concern, but it can also accompanied by some uncomfortable physical symptoms. When skin lacks its necessary natural oils, it may become tight, itchy, flaky, dull in appearance, and predisposed to wrinkles and fine lines. These symptoms occur when there’s not enough natural oils or when the skin’s barrier function…