Is Vitamin A, Retinyl Palmitate and Retinol Safe for Pregnant Women? 
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Is Vitamin A, Retinyl Palmitate and Retinol Safe for Pregnant Women? 

Yes, it is safe to use in topical applications on the skin using properly formulated skin care products.   Unlike the liver, the skin doesn’t have the enzymes necessary to convert Vitamin A for transport into the blood stream. That is, Vitamin A, as Retinyl Palmitate used in skin care products should not lead to excess Vitamin…

Using Glycolic Acid Without Skin Purging, Redness and Burning 
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Using Glycolic Acid Without Skin Purging, Redness and Burning 

This blog will teach you the science behind using glycolic acid without skin purging, redness and burning . Skin purging can occur when starting a new skin care routine or using a new skin care product for the first time. It’s a process where your skin adjusts. But what if it’s not an adjustment but the…

IS VITAMIN A THE SAME AS RETINOL?
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IS VITAMIN A THE SAME AS RETINOL?

What is Vitamin A?   A powerful skincare active, retinol—alongside other retinoids, such as retinoic acid and retinyl palmitate—is essentially a form of retinoid, or vitamin A,  which is one of the body’s key nutrients for boosting cell turnover.   Vitamin A is considered to be one of the most proven ingredients in skincare, because it promotes…

Top 4 Organic Ingredients that Reduce Wrinkles
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Top 4 Organic Ingredients that Reduce Wrinkles

Curious to learn about the top 4 organic ingredients that reduce wrinkles? Well you’re in the right place. But first… How do wrinkles form? The physical changes our skin goes through as we get older make us more susceptible to developing fine lines and wrinkles. Wrinkles and fine lines develop as the skin’s deep layers become looser,…

Metrin Skincare Experience: Erin’s skin care journey – from acne to healthy, glowing skin!
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Metrin Skincare Experience: Erin’s skin care journey – from acne to healthy, glowing skin!

From breakouts to healthy, glowing, youthful skin. Find out how Erin uses Metrin as an act of self care & love in this blog post: Metrin Skincare Experience: Erin’s skin care journey “It’s been over a decade now since I started using Metrin Skincare! Back then, I was 26 years old and my main concern…

Understanding Glycolic Acid and Skin Purging vs. Acne
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Understanding Glycolic Acid and Skin Purging vs. Acne

When you add a new product to your trusty skincare routine, it is not always smooth sailing! Let’s further discuss the role glycolic acid has a skin care ingredient and also what role it can play in the purging process. Skin care products featuring active ingredients like glycolic acid (a type of Alpha Hydroxy Acid) can stimulate the skin’s renewal process,…