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,…

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,…

Achieve Your Healthiest Skin with The Metrin Skincare Double Cleansing Duo
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Achieve Your Healthiest Skin with The Metrin Skincare Double Cleansing Duo

Most men and women have a special cleanser that they use exclusively on their face… But is a single cleanser really  the best way to clear away an entire day’s worth of make-up, environmental soil and other impurities from your skin? Some experts would suggest that it is not. For this reason, there are many skin…

Everything You Need to Know About Rosacea
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Everything You Need to Know About Rosacea

In this blog post you will find everything you need to know about Rosacea. Rosacea is a long-term, chronic skin condition that mainly affects the face in adult men and women age 30 to 50. Rosacea is a chronic condition that does not go away but can be controlled and managed medically. It affects more women…

Skincare Basics: Double Cleanse, Nourish, & Protect
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Skincare Basics: Double Cleanse, Nourish, & Protect

Just as our bodies require sleep, exercise and nutrition in balanced and harmonious proportions, the largest organ of our bodies, the skin, requires a perfect trifecta. With so many skincare products on the market, choosing a new program can be a challenge. Not only are there so many options, but available products are regularly changed,…