15 Best Niacinamide Body Lotions for Skin Health

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a powerhouse ingredient that has been making waves in the skincare industry for its remarkable benefits. From improving skin texture to reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, niacinamide has become a staple in many skincare routines. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the uses of niacinamide, explore its benefits for the body, and…

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A Beginners Guide to Anti-Aging: New to anti-aging products? Ingredients, Routine, and Application Tips

The world of skincare is a vast and often overwhelming one where the process of purchasing the right products feels much like searching for needles in a haystack. By the time you hit your mid-twenties, your skin’s needs change, and you’ll likely find yourself tempted by bold marketing lingo that promises to “Lift and Plump!” or “Farewell Wrinkles!” The truth is, much like our hair colours, body shapes and personalities, our skin types are unique and individually effected by internal and external skin agers. Therefore, the manner in which we approach our anti-aging skincare routines should be personal and considered.

Skin care expert and Founding Director of UW Collective, Annabelle Personeni has engineered anti-aging products for Johnson & Johnson, Yves Rocher and A’kin. Annabelle explains that while we’re incapable of changing our genetic makeup, we do have sway over a number of external aging contributors, such as exposure to the sun, lack of sleep, smoking and diet choices. According to Personeni, a good anti-aging product “will contain high levels of antioxidants and will have a base which will deeply hydrate the skin and reinforce its barrier integrity.”

We’ve cut through the noise and compiled a basic guide on how to develop your very first anti-aging skincare routine – one suitable for all skin types.

 THE FIVE PRODUCTS YOU NEED

In the simplest terms, every skincare routine (especially one targeted towards anti ageing should contain: Cleanser (and a double cleanse at that), an Exfoliant, Serum, Moisturiser, and the biggest essential of all: Sunscreen.

 CLEANSER TIMES TWO

Cleansing contributes positively to our skin’s natural renewal cycle. Gently cleansing the skin both in the morning and before bed counteracts the havoc numerous external aggravators can play at a surface level; aggravators including pollution, indoor heating, dirt and makeup. Immediate signs of neglect often include clogged pores, an uneven tone, and dullness. Personeni advises, “it is important to choose cleansing products which respect the skin lipids, the skin pH and the natural microflora,” whereby the fewer additives your products contain, the better your skin will likely react. Opt for cream and oil cleansers in place of ‘soapier’ alternatives that tend to dry skin out (try Fresh’s Soy Face Cleanser or Dermalogica’s UltraCalming Cleanser). This first step will "melt" away the bulk of your makeup without stripping the skin. Follow up with a gentle cleanser, micellar waters work great, try Bioderma’s Sensibio H20 Make-up Removing Micelle Solution or Sisley’s Eau Efficace Gentle Makeup Remover.

 TIP: Be mindful when cleansing your eye area. Skin is thin and your eyes are more susceptible to irritation if exposed to chemicals.

 AN EFFECTIVE EXFOLIATOR

Exfoliating the skin two-three times per week takes the benefits of cleansing to a deeper level (literally and figuratively). While we often pinpoint the earliest sign of aging to be the development of fine lines, Personeni notes that it’s actually the subtle changes to the skin’s structure and colour that really play a part, whereby “pores become enlarged, the skin surface doesn’t reflect light as well, and starts to yellow”. For a cleanse that is effective without being rough and corase on the skin, try exfoliators containing Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), like Glycolic or Lactic Acids, also designed to clear away dead skin cells for an evenly pigmented complexion (Chemical Exfoliants: Breakdown and Product Recommendations) AHAs are proven to shorten the skin’s renewal cycle from 28 to 16-20 days, Personeni explains, thereby getting your skin fresher, faster. The trick is to incorporate an AHA-based exfoliator into your routine for a couple of months at a time only (for example, in the lead up to a special event), because eventually your skin will adapt and results will subside. Try Alpha-H’s acclaimed Liquid Gold or Wander Beauty Fast Lane Instant Facial

SUPER SERUM

Often misunderstood yet highly effective, serums are fine liquids designed to plump the skin and target unique concerns. Lighter in consistency than traditional creams and lotions, serums contain tiny molecules that penetrate the skin deeply, providing reparative ingredients to unexposed dermal layers. This process is especially effective when using thin water-based serums gently pressed (not rubbed) into the skin post-cleansing. There are umpteen serums available, so it’s helpful to first identify what it is you’d like to achieve for your skin before ‘Adding to Cart’. As a general starting point, Personeni suggests trying a serum containing plant extracts “which are rich in flavonoids” as they are good “’free radical catchers” and will help protect the skin against the effect of pollution and light”. A great product for this is Innisfree’s Green Tea Seed Serum. Once you become familiar with how a serum works and feels, take your time to research what ingredients will respond best with your skin.

TIP: ”To me, skin care is a tactile business,” Personeni says on her preferred application method. “Our hands know our face, and massaging the skin gently with our fingers and warm palm of the hand is a wholesome way to be in tune with our skin, feel the life in it, be one with it!”

 MOISTURISER

Applying a moisturiser is often the first step we take in attempting to slow the skin’s aging process. We’re huge advocates of this, however it would be remiss to choose just any cream to apply. At the first signs of aging, Personeni recommends sourcing products rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory actives that “will help neutralise free radicals and pathways involved in the damage of skin’s vital structures.” Ultimately, you’ll see greater benefit from building the integrity of your skin at this early stage, rather than trying to reverse any pre-existing problems. Look out for moisturisers – whether in the form of a cream, lotion or gel – that contain any one or more of the following: vitamin E (to repair), vitamin C (to lighten), beta carotene/vitamin A (to divert UVA exposure), and Lycopene (to protect). “By keeping my skin at its optimal health level, it is in a much better position to defend itself against environmental damage,” Personeni explains. Try REN V-Cense Revitalising Night Cream to tick multiple boxes in one.

Got acne, but want anti ageing benefits? It’s also not uncommon to experience multiple skin concerns at once (particularly in your twenties while your body goes through varied hormonal highs and lows). If you’re one of many of us trying to stave off adult acne, search for creams containing Niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3 required by the body), like Olay’s Total Effects 7 in One Day Cream SPF 15 which is known to prevent acne while boosting hydration levels required to keep skin looking young. Alternatively, Personeni suggests tackling one problem at a time to allow skin to adapt to targeted products.

 TIP: While we’re a big fan of oils, moisturisers often contain particles that are water-soluble and are therefore easier for the skin to soak up. Instead, consider applying oil on top of your moisturiser for a dewy finish.

 SAVE THE BEST ‘TIL LAST, SUNSCREEN

You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again – there is no product more reliable to steer your skin away from the signs of aging than a sunscreen. This is essentially due to the fact that a trusty Broad Spectrum SPF containing protection against both UVA and UVB rays will deter light from infiltrating the skin. While a short kick of vitamin D is encouraged, prolonged sun exposure is not. Too much can disturb the reproduction of healthy skin cells like collagen and elastin (that keep skin firm), cause dryness and irritation, not to mention the risk of skin cancer development. While outdoors, choose products containing titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, which work to physically block the sun. And while many of us work indoors and feel we’re exempt from requiring a daily SPF, you’d be wise to opt for foundation and moisturising products containing even a small SPF rating, as light passing through windows and reflecting off screens can be just as damaging. “Foundation formulations are rich in particles to opacify and help cover imperfections,” Personeni says. “Particles do help shield the skin from the sun, but unless it has been tested for SPF, the protection is unreliable.” Again, consider products rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory actives, Personeni advocates, because they “quench free radicals generated by light, and limit damage to the skin.” We’ve been using Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 50+ Mattifying for years.

TIP: “In regards to storage, I prefer to store my products at ambient temperature rather than the fridge,” Personeni admits, “as some actives can crystallize at low temperature. Best is to not buy too many products ahead of time!”

 THE NICE-TO-HAVE’S (great additions to your skincare routine, but not necessary):

·       Toner

·       Oil

·       Eye Cream

·       Masks

·       Facials and Cosmetic Treatments

 LONG STORY SHORT…

Personeni’s advice: keep it simple. “It is best to have a regular skin care routine with low impact products rather than an erratic routine with episodes of high potency treatments.” Ultimately, the aim of the game when it comes to anti-aging is to keep your skin healthy, in much the same way you do for your body. Opt for products whose brand you’re familiar with, whose ethos you align with, that’s ingredients correspond to your skin type, and all in all, you’d be proud to house in your bathroom cabinet.

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Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser

Bioderma Sensibio H20 Make-up Removing Micelle Solution

Sisley Eau Efficace Gentle Makeup Remover

Alpha-H Liquid Gold

Wander Beauty Fast Lane Instant Facial

Innisfree’s Green Tea Seed Serum.

REN V-Cense Revitalising Night Cream

Olay’s Total Effects 7 in One Day Cream SPF 15

Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 50+ Mattifying

Story by: Hannah Gay

Photography by: Evangeline Sarney

acne scar removal singapore

The word acne and acne scar aren't a new comer to us. Almost all of us understand what acne is and how it is linked to keloids scars. Actually, we seek refuge from the acne and keloids scars. It's due to the reason these skin conditions aren't just surface level issues. Additionally they represent a concern going on in the body. Moreover, we're confident to say that there are some psychological effects too. Mean to say, the person suffering from scarred tissues often features a negative self-impression and low self-confidence. Luckily, we have easy and effective acne scar treatments.

Famous Acne Scar Treatments

The acne scars laser singapore are busy in finding the easy and easy cures for acne scars. To date, the outcome of their unwavering efforts have brought promising results. That is why it has become extremely easier than ever to eliminate embarrassing keloids scars. From resurfacing treatments like retinol and professional peels to lasers and lotions filled with skin-friendly BHAs, here will be the eight most recommended acne scar treatments.

Retinols

If you should be involved with the skin health, the phrase "Retinols" might not be a new comer to you. With the advent of those medications, the skin care has become really easy that everyone could apply them with little knowledge.

Strong SPF

The utilization of sunscreen of the relevant SPF (Sun Protection Factor) while planning the sun is probably the most favorite advice from the skincare experts. So the principle is; prevention is better than cure. Wearing a powerful sunscreen is the greatest keloids scars treatment of all times.

Dermal Fillers

The dermal fillers have existed for quite a while, and as a result of advancement, they've be effective and affordable. A syringe is used to inject the liquids into the skin. The liquid medications found in this treatment are great at filling the fine lines and wrinkles. Several other issue such as for instance keloids scars can also be treated with the task in the discussion.

Microdermabrasion

It is comparable to the chemical peels treatment. It's an old but gold skin resurfacing treatment that makes sure the easy recovery. It is a minimally invasive treatment that makes use of acids to cleanse the skin. The topmost layer of the skin will be removed followed by the growth of the new and healthy skin. Hence, a clean and flawless skin free from scars.

IPL Laser Treatment

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Laser is a treatment with great skin resurfacing results. The innovation lasers have brought to the skin care isn't any secret. This treatment can be based on the innovative laser technology which is capable of removing the acne scars. The skin of a lot of the people responds well to the laser treatments.

Chemical Peels Involving AHAs and BHAs

It is comparable to the microdermabrasion treatment. It's an old method to resurface the skin, but as a result of recent advancements, it has be effective than ever. The treatment is famous to eliminate the dead skin and impurities from the skin. The exfoliation of the topmost layer of the skin is another important feature of this procedure.

Skincare Containing Niacinamide

The utilization of the skin acne scar treatment singapore systems which contain niacinamide. Salicylic and Glycolic Acids are famous for their exfoliating properties. Similarly, niacinamide even offers such properties which are helpful in removing the scarred tissues and pigmentation.

Radiofrequency with Microneedling Treatment

Radiofrequency Treatment and Microneedling procedure are separate methods for the skin care. When combined, some good skin resurfacing results could possibly be obtained in a quick time. This treatment is among the top most procedures recommended by the dermatologists all around the world. It is a minimally invasive treatment that corrects multiple skin problems in one go.

Which One could be the Best?

At this time in the article, a concern might strike your brain, and that is "which among the above is the greatest treatment for scarred tissues removal?" The solution is easy; this will depend on the skin type and the issue you're facing. To obtain a better idea about the best acne scar treatment for your keloids scars problem, it is advised to see the nearest dermatologists.

CBD for Skin? Benefits of Adding CBD to Your Skin Care Regimen

So you’ve been hearing a lot about CBD and seeing it listed as an ingredient in all kinds of personal care items, from body lotions to soaps and essential oils. But can you use CBD oil on your skin? And if so, does it live up to the claims? We think so. In fact, we love how CBD can improve the overall health and quality of the skin for people with all skin types and conditions. Yes, even oily and acneic skin. We’ll get to that in a minute. First, let’s talk about what CBD is and why you should pay attention to this trending plant-based skin care ingredient.

What is CBD?

CBD is an abbreviation for cannabidiol. It’s a natural ingredient, which is just one of the many reasons we love using it in our plant-based formulas. CBD from plants is one of many types of phytocannabinoids but the human body also produces its own type of cannabinoids called endocannabinoids which support the body’s nervous system. CBD oils first began gaining notoriety in wellness for helping ease anxiety, tension, aches and pains, but CBD offers a host of other benefits when applied topically. For topical uses, CBD is often produced as an oil that can be directly applied to the skin or used as just one ingredient in a more complex formula. CBD oils for the skin are easily absorbed and have a light, earthy smell. CBD oils can be found in pure oil form or as blends with other beneficial skin and sensory ingredients.  

Why should you use CBD?

CBD is an easy-to-use oil that comes with no negative side effects. CBD is known for calming the skin and helping mitigate side effects from other potentially irritating ingredients, professional treatments and relieving irritation in harsh climates. All skin types and conditions will benefit from routine use of CBD oil. And because our bodies already produce a type of cannabinoid, CBD naturally works well with the body’s systems.

Benefits of incorporating CBD in your skin care routine are:

Reduced inflammation

Improved skin hydration

Protection against environmental damage

Soothed skin irritations

Controlled oil production

To deliver effective, visible results, ClarityRx’s line of CBD products all contain two forms of CBD:

Cannabidiol, cannabis sativa seed oil which is rich in omega fatty acids, vitamin E and protein, and deeply hydrates the skin.

Cannabis sativa flower/leaf/stem extract CBD which is a pure CBD concentrate extracted from the flowers, leaves, stems and stalks of matured cannabis plants. This ingredient provides enhanced delivery of pure CBD for increased absorption and impressive soothing benefits.

How does CBD work with the skin?

For oily and acne-prone skin

It may sound counterintuitive, but CBD oil applied to the skin can help oily and breakout-prone skin. Acneic skin is typically caused by the overproduction of sebum, inflammation and bacteria in the pores. CBD is able to help balance the skin’s sebum production which will reduce the occurrence of breakouts. Additionally, its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties can reduce the severity and frequency of breakouts by helping fight acne-causing bacteria from building up in the pores and soothing inflammation. For active breakouts, CBD oil can calm irritation, swelling and minimize redness.

Use: Return to Calm™ CBD Moisturizer to restore balance to the skin’s water and oil levels. This light but corrective moisturizer creates an ideal environment for healthy skin. Niacinamide as a supportive ingredient helps reduce skin redness and discoloration and is a great ingredient for those with breakout-prone skin.

Source: https://www.clarityrx.com/blogs/beauty-and-skincare/cbd-for-skin-benefits-of-adding-cbd-to-your-skin-care-regimen

Why is retinol often used in anti-aging night creams? Advantages & Cautions!

We often come across the term retinol in the skincare products world. But did you ever know how retinol works? Besides, what are the safe concentrations and cautions while applying retinol to the face? The post discusses the working, application, and other details of using retinol.

What is retinol?

Retinol is the usable form of a retinoid, a group of compounds that include vitamin A and its derivatives.

Animal products are the only natural sources of retinol. Hence, foods like milk, cheese, butter, fish, cod liver oil, liver, and meat are good sources of retinol. For commercial purposes, retinol is synthetically derived in a laboratory by manufacturing the molecule found in natural sources.

How does retinol work?

Retinol is a chemical compound that works on direct skin cells. When the repair of skin cells starts to slow down after the age of 30, its speed is increased with retinol.

Retinol continuously works on the upper layer of the skin so that the dead and dry layer of the skin replaces the new and healthy layer. This process makes the skin look brighter and more healthy. Retinol also reduces the growth of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. The element increases the speed of the formation of collagen, which makes the skin look shiny and tight.

Retinol skincare products popular uses :

The presence of retinol in most skincare products has many benefits. It gently exfoliates the skin, removing damaged skin cells, increasing collagen production, removing free radicals and clogged pores of the skin, causing no blackheads and pimples.

fight acne conditions

reduce pigmentation and dark circles

slow and reduce signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles

protect skin by unclogging pores

skin tone improvement

Retinol in skincare regime

But do you know what it is, why it is needed in your skincare routine and how to use it?

When is the right time to use retinol creams?

Retinol is a very effective ingredient to prevent aging marks, according to dermatologists. Pick up any skincare product made for mature skin and see the list of ingredients. You will find retinol in it.

Although, the correct age to include this ingredient in skincare varies according to every woman and her skin. However, most skin experts believe the correct period to start using retinol is 25 years and above.

How to identify products containing retinol?

To identify a product containing retinol, pay attention to Retinyl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Retinyl aldehyde in the list. These elements are all types of retinol.

What strength retinol should you use?

Sensitive skin requires the lowest retinol strength dose: Products with retinol are also available with a concentration of at least .01% and still have very effective and desirable results. Women with sensitive or sensitive skin, or those who do not have many skin problems, do not need to use more concentrated products.

The methods of applying it also vary according to the skin's endurance. It is recommended that one start with the product with the lowest concentration of retinol.

Skin type and retinol requirements

Moderate skin needs 0.04%: For sensitive skin, the product with the lowest concentration of retinol, i.e., .01%, be started. Women with mild skin texture can use about 0.04% of products with slightly higher concentrations two to three times a week.

For sensitive skin, the product with the lowest concentration of retinol, i.e.01%, be started. Women with moderate to combination skin texture can use about 0.04% of products with slightly higher concentrations two to three times a week.

Supply oily Skin with 1% retinol concentration: Women with oily skin or struggling with significant skin problems can get rid of deep wrinkles, large pores, and blackheads using products with 0.5 to 1% retinol concentration. If your skin turns red or feels burning, then reduce the frequency of its use, and try to find the right balance for yourself.

How should retinol be used?

Take only 5ml of retinol for your entire face. You should choose a product in which retinol is 0.05% and use it six days a week.

Apply moisturizer in the same way you have consistently been applying to avoid dry skin, irritation, and redness. With this, you will be able to prevent the irritation and redness caused by the use of retinol.

Cautions when using retinol

Retinol is quite effective on the skin, but it can also make the skin sensitive and dry, so use a good moisturizer before applying the cream containing retinol to the face.

Do not use retinol-containing products daily in the beginning. Start twice a week and increase the amount when the skin becomes addicted.

Retinol makes the skin sensitive to the sun's rays, so use it at night. It is even better to complement retinol products with daytime sunscreen protection creams.

Before going out of the house during the day, at least use sunscreen with SPF 30.

So if you also want to get rid of the problem of dry, lifeless skin and wrinkles caused by aging, then make retinol-containing products your partner.

Retinol needs sunscreen lotion support.

Using retinol products can make your skin sensitive, so never forget to apply sunscreen.

Products containing retinol should always be applied at night, as sun rays may reduce their effect when used during the day.

Bedtime application: It is advisable to use retinol-containing cosmetics at night because our body performs repair work during sleep. In this case, the use of retinol-containing cream on the skin is more effective.

Type of Retinol Products for Anti-aging remedy

Retinol Serum: Use of retinol-containing serums is beneficial for people with more sensitive skin. The serum penetrates deeper into the skin, works on the cells, and makes them healthier and brighter.

Anti-wrinkle Cream: There are many types of anti-wrinkle night creams available today, which mainly use retinol. You can choose any cream according to your skin's needs and budget.

Retinol mixture: People who need a higher amount of retinol can also buy it from a chemist's shop. This mixture is applied directly to the skin.

Tretinoin vs. Retinol

Retinol and Tretinoin are both identical ingredients with a few primary variations. The main difference lies in the mode of action and the cost. So, while Tretinoin is more expensive, they deliver faster results for grave skin issues. However, retinol based items have wider popularity due to their effectiveness in common skin disorders.

Tretinoin is best for stretch marks!

Tretinoin, on the other hand, like retinol, is a retinoid, but unlike Retinol, Tretinoin is a pure retinoic acid concentration. Tretinoin(Tretinoin) based creams, unlike retinol, are more effective for stretch marks. These skin repair ointments rebuild the collagen protein, making the stretch marks look more like your normal skin.

Niacinamide and Retinol

Retinol has comparable benefits to niacinamide, but it is more potent. The combination of the two ingredients is healthy and can make retinol easier to use. Niacinamide hydrates the scalp, which decreases the chance of retinol irritation. Niacinamide and retinol may be mixed in a single substance or used separately.

Conclusion :

Lastly, retinol-based products are no doubt safe for daily use and quite effective in mild to moderate skin disorders. The skincare products are most effective in dealing with wrinkles and similar skin ailments.

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Hemp oil and canola offer anti-itch and soothing properties and are effective in skin care and protection against excessive and chronic dryness. Furthermore, the cream aids in the repair of micro-damage in your skin, reducing the risk of progression in areas prone to such problems.  Hygroscopic and sodium hyaluronate moisturizing molecules enhance proper hydration of your skin, refilling water reserves in your epidermis. Another thing, the hand cream is able to relieve symptoms linked to skin lesion and help to restore comfort. Best Hand Cream Age Spots Pink Madison Dark Spot Corrector Best Age Spot Remover Treatment [amazon box="B01N4RPFGO" grid="1"] This is one of the leading dark spot corrector hand creams on the market today. It is a quality product that will also provide luxury to your skin instantly. One notable feature of the cream is the ability to provide your skin with a youthful glow while providing skin tone balance. 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The multipurpose cream is known for offering wholesome goodness to the user and miraculously brightening of the skin. What this means is that you will be able to remove all dark spots on your skin within days. Unlike other hand creams out there, this product comes in a jar that will last for days. And it is quite economical when you compare it with other hand creams. Whitening Labs Dark Spot Corrector Best Dark Skin Age Spot Diminisher [amazon box="B071P922ZZ" grid="1"] Yet another dark spot corrector that will restore your skin brightness is the Whitening Labs Dark Spot Corrector Best Dark Skin Age Spot. The product is researched, developed, and made in the USA using locally sourced natural, vegan, and organic ingredients. It is a multi-purpose cream that you can use on your body, hands, and face. The product boasts of brightening and whitening properties blended with wholesome natural goodness to heal your body, hands, and face. With this cream, you are assured of enjoying a miraculous skin lightening within days. The cream doesn’t contain hydroquinone and no animal is harmed when manufacturing the cream. Besides, it is made of natural ingredients that are free from additives, alcohol, filler, silicone, and parabens. It is a safe cream that you can use to restore your hand youthful look instantly. In Conclusion The above hand creams offer amazing power of healing and rejuvenating your hands. They have the power to make your hands look soft supple and the way they were when you were a kid. Each of the cream has been tested and tried and offers many benefits that you cannot resist. We want you to choose the best hand cream for your need from the list above. There is nothing much that can differentiate the 18 products we have looked at. It will all come down to the scent, ingredients, availability, and cost of the hand cream. 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10 Startups That'll Change the melasma treatment Industry for the Better

What is melasma? What are signs and/or indicators of melasma?

Melasma is a very common uneven brownish, tan, or blue-gray facial skin discoloration, typically seen in women in the reproductive years. It normally appears on the upper cheeks, top lip, temple, and chin of ladies 20-50 years of age. It is uncommon in males. It is thought to be largely related to outside sunlight direct exposure, external hormones like birth control pills, and also inner http://query.nytimes.com/search/sitesearch/?action=click&contentCollection&region=TopBar&WT.nav=searchWidget&module=SearchSubmit&pgtype=Homepage#/melasma treatment hormonal adjustments as seen in maternity. Most people with melasma have a history of day-to-day or intermittent sunlight direct exposure, although warm is additionally suspected to be an hidden variable. Melasma is most usual amongst expectant females, specifically those of Latin and also Asian descents. Individuals with olive or darker skin, like Hispanic, Asian, and Middle Eastern individuals, have greater occurrences of melasma.

Avoidance is mostly aimed at facial sun defense as well as sunlight avoidance. Treatment calls for normal sunscreen application, medications such as 4% hydroquinone and other fading creams.

What triggers melasma?

The precise source of melasma stays unidentified. Specialists think that the dark patches in melasma could be set off by a number of variables, consisting of pregnancy, birth control pills, hormonal agent replacement therapy (HRT and progesterone), family history of melasma, race, as well as anti-seizure drugs. Sunshine is thought about one of the most crucial factor in the production of melasma, particularly in individuals with a genetic tendency to this problem. Scientific researches have revealed that people normally develop melasma in the summer months, when the sunlight is most extreme. In the winter months, the coloring in melasma tends fall back.

When melasma happens during pregnancy, it is also called chloasma, or "the mask of maternity." Pregnant females experience increased estrogen, progesterone, as well as melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) degrees throughout the 2nd as well as 3rd trimesters of pregnancy. Melanocytes are the cells in the skin that deposit pigment. It is assumed that pregnancy-related melasma is caused by the visibility of boosted levels of progesterone as well as not due to estrogen and MSH. Studies have revealed that postmenopausal ladies who obtain progesterone hormonal agent replacement therapy are more likely to establish melasma. Postmenopausal women obtaining estrogen alone seem much less most likely to create melasma.

On top of that, items or therapies that irritate the skin may cause an boost in melanin manufacturing and also speed https://www.washingtonpost.com/newssearch/?query=melasma treatment up melasma signs.

People with a hereditary predisposition or known family history of melasma go to an increased risk of developing melasma. Essential avoidance methods for these individuals consist of sunlight avoidance and application of additional sunblock to avoid stimulating pigment manufacturing. These people might also take into consideration discussing their concerns with their medical professional and avoiding contraceptive pill as well as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) if possible.

Where is melasma seen on the body?

Melasma is characterized by discoloration or hyperpigmentation mostly on the face. 3 types of typical face patterns have actually been recognized in melasma, including centrofacial ( facility of the face), malar (cheekbones), and also mandibular (jawbone).

The centrofacial pattern is the most prevalent kind of melasma as well as consists of the forehead, cheeks, top lip, nose, and chin. The malar pattern includes the top cheeks. The mandibular pattern is specific to the jaw.

The upper sides of the neck might much less frequently be associated with melasma. Rarely, melasma may take place on other body components like the forearms. One research validated the occurrence of melasma on the lower arms of people being given progesterone. This was a unique pattern seen in a Native American study.

What are the kinds of melasma?

Four kinds of pigmentation patterns are identified in melasma: epidermal, dermal, mixed, and also an unnamed kind located in dark-complexioned individuals. The epidermal type is identified by the visibility of excess melanin in the shallow layers of skin. Facial melasma is differentiated by the existence of melanophages (cells that ingest melanin) throughout the dermis. The mixed http://www.bbc.co.uk/search?q=melasma treatment type includes both the epidermal and facial type. In the fourth type, excess melanocytes exist in the skin of dark-skinned people.

Just how do healthcare specialists diagnose melasma?

Melasma is easily detected by identifying the normal appearance of brownish skin patches on the face. Dermatologists are doctors that concentrate on skin disorders as well as typically identify melasma by aesthetically examining the skin. A black light or Timber's light (340-400 nm) can assist in diagnosing melasma, although is not essential for diagnosis. Blended melasma is identified, which means the staining is due to pigment in the dermis as well as skin. Hardly ever, a skin biopsy may be required to help exclude various other root causes of this regional skin hyperpigmentation.

What is the treatment for melasma?

One of the most usual melasma treatments include 2% hydroquinone (HQ) lotions like the over-the-counter products Esoterica as well as Porcelana and also prescription-strength medicines such as Obagi Clear, NeoCutis Blanche, as well as 4% hydroquinone. Certain sun blocks also have 4% hydroquinone, such as Glytone Clarifying Skin Bleaching Sunvanish SPF 23 and Obagi's Sunfader sun block. Products with HQ concentrations above 2% sometimes need a prescription or are given via doctor's practices. Scientific researches reveal that creams including 2% HQ can be reliable in lightening the skin and are less irritating than greater concentrations of HQ for melasma. These lotions are usually applied to the brown spots twice a day. Sunscreen should be used over the hydroquinone lotion every early morning. There are treatments for all types of melasma, but the epidermal type responds much better to treatment than the others due to the fact that the pigment is better to the skin surface.

Melasma might remove spontaneously without therapy. Various other times, it may get rid of with sun block use and sunlight evasion. For some people, the staining with melasma may go away following pregnancy or if contraceptive pill and also hormonal agent treatment are terminated.

In order to treat melasma, mix or particularly formulated lotions with hydroquinone, a phenolic hypopigmenting representative, azelaic acid, and also retinoic acid (tretinoin), nonphenolic bleaching agents, and/or kojic acid might be recommended. For serious instances of melasma, lotions with a greater concentration of HQ or combining HQ with other ingredients such as tretinoin, corticosteroids, or glycolic acid may work in lightening the skin.

- Azelaic acid

- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

- Alpha arbutin

- Kojic Acid

- L-ascorbic acid

- Tranexamic acid

- Niacinamide

- Mulberry extract

Other proprietary ingredients as well as mixtures of components as in Elure, Lumixyl, and also SkinMedica's Lytera items

Feasible negative effects of melasma therapies include momentary skin irritability. People who make use of HQ treatment in very high focus for long term durations (usually a number of months to years) are at risk of creating a adverse effects called exogenous ochronosis. In this condition, the skin in fact dims while the lightening agent is made use of. Hydroquinone-induced ochronosis is a irreversible skin discoloration that is believed to arise from use of hydroquinone concentrations over 4%. Ochronosis is relatively unusual in the UNITED STATE, it is more typical in areas like Africa where hydroquinone concentrations upwards of 10%-20% may be utilized to treat skin staining like melasma. No matter the possible negative effects, HQ stays the most extensively used and also effective fading hanker dealing with melasma worldwide. HQ should be ceased at the very first signs of ochronosis.

What melasma therapies can I contend my doctor's office?

Many kinds as well as strengths of chemical peels are available for different skin types. The kind of peel should be tailored for every person and also selected by the physician. In dealing with melasma, 30%-70% glycolic acid peels are very common. Various mixes, consisting of a mix of 10% glycolic acid and also 2% HQ, can be used to treat melasma.

Microdermabrasion utilizes vacuum suction and also an abrasive product like fine ruby chips or light weight aluminum oxide crystals to exfoliate the leading layers of the skin. The vacuum cleaner pressure is adjusted relying on the level of sensitivity and tolerance of the skin. Common microdermabrasion sessions can last anywhere from a couple of minutes to one hour. Marginal to no healing time is needed after microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion techniques can enhance melasma, yet significant results are not typically seen or anticipated after one or two therapies. Several therapies in combination with sunscreen and also other creams produce ideal outcomes.

There is no guarantee that melasma will be improved with these treatments. Sometimes, if treatments are too rough or abrasive, melasma can be generated or get worse. Additionally, these procedures are often taken into consideration cosmetic and may not be covered by medical insurance service providers.

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Top Sunscreen Q & A

How do i select the most effective sunscreen for my face?

The best sunscreen for your face is that the one you apply consistently—it’s the most effective thing you'll be able to do to shield your skin against cancer and premature wrinkles. An SPF for your body will work the identical way on your face, but they'll feel heavy and slick. Especially for those with sensitive or acne prone skin, mineral-based formulas will reduce the danger of irritation or clogged pores.

How do i select the simplest sunscreen for my kids?

Your babies and youngsters have thinner skin, meaning they’re more susceptible to irritation from chemical ingredients. Choose mineral-based SPF lotions and apply them liberally. It’s important to notice that both both the AAD and therefore the carcinoma Foundation recommend keeping your infant out of the sun (and avoiding sunscreen if you can) if he or she is a smaller amount than six months old. Instead, choose sun-protective clothing—like pants, hats, and sunglasses—to avoid premature sun damage. Find our Best sunscreen picks for youths here.

How often should I reapply sunscreen?

The carcinoma Foundation recommends applying sunscreen half-hour before heading outdoors. Aim to use an effort glass-sized amount to your whole body, reapplying the identical amount every two hours. It’s also crucial to reapply immediately after you opt for a swim, sweat heavily, or dry yourself off with a towel.

How am i able to tell if my sunscreen is expired?

Like any other skincare product, sunscreen has an expiration date. If one isn't listed on the merchandise, write the date of purchase on the bottle—it should maintain its original strength for a minimum of three years, per the FDA’s standards.

However, your sunscreen can actually go bad before this point, especially if it sits within the heat or direct light (very likely!). Any changes in formula—funky smells, colors, or texture—should be your sign to toss it. Using an expired sunscreen is risky and may increase your risk of sunburn and carcinoma.

Do people with darker skin tones need sunscreen?

Yes. People with darker complexions still must apply sunscreen to stop carcinoma and hyperpigmentation. Many sunscreens, however, are notorious for leaving white streaks. to search out a melanin-friendly formula, try our  best sunscreens for darker skin—all approved by dermatologists of color.

Can sunscreen ever be bad for you?

Both chemical and mineral sunscreens effectively protect the skin, but oxide and titanic oxide, which are found in mineral formulas, are the sole two sunscreen ingredients currently “generally recognized as safe,” by the FDA.

That doesn’t mean chemical sunscreens are classified as dangerous, explains Experts. It just means the FDA has to collect more data to make sure the remainder of the ingredients meet their safety standards. specifically, the utilization of oxybenzone in sunscreen has drawn safety concerns, because it has been detected in human blood and breast milk—as well as coral reefs. However, the AAD maintains that sunscreens containing chemical filters are still safe to use when it involves human health in adults.

However, if you're concerned about the ingredient, go for mineral-based natural sunscreens—they are freed from these ingredients, work even as well, and are considered reef-safe.

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Which anti aging ingredients are good for your skin?

At Paula’s Choice Skincare, we know that giving your skin the right ingredients it needs is vitally important. Doing so means your skin can be radiant, appear younger and smoother, and you’ll see fewer fine lines plus diminished wrinkles and deep lines. In order to help you, we summarized some of the key things to look for when shopping for anti-aging products. It can be confusing, but after reading this you’ll have a much clearer understanding of what aging skin really needs—all supported by published, scientific research, not meaningless hype!

The Best Skincare Is Like A Healthy Diet

The topic of diet in connection to skin is about comparing the complex needs of your body with the complex needs of your skin. It’s a fact that our bodies need an array of nutritional foods to keep us healthy, and so does our skin. Eating only one food is never beneficial for your body, and using one great skincare ingredient (or one product, however great it may be) will never serve the complicated needs of your skin, especially as time marches on! Related Articles : http://www.antiagingwise.com

The fact is your skin needs a balanced, elaborate mixture of powerful ingredients to improve its texture, revive radiance, visibly even skin tone, improve loss of firmness, and visibly minimize other signs of aging, including the appearance of wrinkles. Skin isn’t just surface: It’s your body's largest organ and it requires a complex range of ingredients to look beautiful and ward off telltale signs of aging.

Anti-Aging Products Come in All Forms

In order for anti-aging products to provide visible benefits, they need to contain specific types of ingredients which we explain below. A surprising fact: The texture of anti-aging products doesn’t need to be heavy or creamy; lighter textures can be just as “anti-aging”! As long as the product contains the best anti-aging ingredients, the texture can be a cream, lotion, serum, gel, or even a liquid formula. When any of these varying product textures are filled with proven anti-aging ingredients, they will work wonders to improve the appearance of your skin.

Your skin needs ingredients that support and maintain its resiliency, counter signs of environmental damage, and replenish it with ingredients that young ksin has in abundance. Let’s go over the five types of ingredients we consider must-haves for aging skin! best anti aging products for acne prone skin http://www.antiagingwise.com/best-anti-aging-products-for-acne-prone-skin The 5 Things Your Skin Simply Can't Go Without

1. Antioxidants

Without question, topically applied antioxidants are essential for skin, and there are many brilliant ones that show up in skincare products. Antioxidants include different forms of vitamins A, C, and E, superoxide dismutase, beta-carotene, glutathione, selenium, green tea and derivatives, soy extract, grape extract, pomegranate extract, and dozens of others. The more of these that are included in your skincare products, the better!

Antioxidants can:

• Help thwart the visible effects of daily environmental assault • Visibly calm stressed, reddened skin • Help increase the look and feel of skin’s firmness • Become unstable when packaged in a jar because, once opened, jars allow air in and air causes antioxidants to deteriorate 2. Skin-Replenishing Ingredients Healthy, young skin’s surface naturally contains substances that keep it smooth. Doing so helps skin retain an ideal balance of water to preserve its moisture balance. These ingredients include ceramides, lecithin, glycerin, fatty acids, polysaccharides, hyaluronic acid, sodium PCA, peptides, amino acids, cholesterol, glycosaminoglycans, and many more.

Skin-Replenishing ingredients work to: • Protect skin’s surface against moisture loss • Complement vital substances found in skin to help it look smooth and feel supple • Help skin remain soft and hydrated • Dramatically improve skin's texture and, with continued use, relieve uncomfortable, rough-feeling skin

3. Skin-Restoring Ingredients

As a result of environmental exposure (including sun damage from not using a broad spectrum sunscreen daily), age, and midlife changes, skin can lose its ability to restore its youthful look the way it did when we were younger.

One way you can help turn this around is to apply products rich in restorative ingredients like retinol, synthetic peptides, niacinamide, lecithin, and adenosine. All of these help to revitalize and energize skin’s surface so it reflects a younger-looking, visibly firmer, less lined, and more even appearance.

Skin-restoring ingredients can: • Revitalize skin’s surface to restore a more youthful look • Help counter the visible toll environmental exposure takes on skin • Plump skin’s surface to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

4. Sunscreen

About 75% of what we think of as signs of aging is caused by unprotected sun exposure. That's why applying a broad spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or higher every single day is the most important thing you can do to decrease the risk of skin cancer and stop these early signs of aging.

Ready for a shocking fact? Sun damage begins within the first minute your skin is exposed to daylight, even if it’s cloudy. To ensure you're getting sufficient broad spectrum protection, your sunscreen must state “broad spectrum protection”, be rated SPF 30 or greater, and, for even more benefits, contain a mix of antioxidants.

It’s perfectly OK to layer makeup (like foundation) with sunscreen over your facial moisturizer with SPF.

Daily use of a well-formulated sunscreen will help: • Diminish the look of wrinkles, redness, uneven skin tone, and loss of firmness • Shield against both UVA (aging rays) and UVB (burning rays)—that’s what we mean by “broad spectrum protection” • Help preserve youthful substances in skin’s surface that unprotected sun exposure routinely depletes Note: The only significant difference between a daytime moisturizer (day cream) and a nighttime moisturizer (night cream) is that your daytime moisturizer should contain sunscreen. There aren’t special ingredients skin only needs at night and somehow cannot benefit from during daylight hours—that’s a beauty myth! homemade anti wrinkle mask http://www.antiagingwise.com/homemade-or-commercial-anti-wrinkle-face-mask-which-one-is-more-effective

5. A Formula That Suits Your Skin Type

Now that you know the types of ingredients that should be in any leave-on anti-aging product you use, the question is: What type of product should you buy? Should you shop for a lotion, gel, serum, cream, liquid, or balm?

Here's how to choose the right product:

Thicker creams, balms, and ointments contain oils and emollients that are best for dry to very dry skin. There are hundreds of emollients, but some widely-used examples include all non-fragrant plant oils, shea butter, cocoa butter, fatty acids like lecithin, stearates, and triglycerides.

Lotions and serums are ideal for normal to combination skin because of their lightweight, often silky textures and near-weightless feel on skin. These textures are also great for layering if you have slightly dry to dry skin plus clogged pores or bumps.

Gels, liquids, or non-aqueous serums are extremely unlikely to clog pores and are best for oily or congested skin.

Combination skin can benefit from using multiple products: i.e., a gel in oily areas (usually the center of the face) and a creamier texture on any dry spots, including around the eyes.

No matter the product’s texture, every skin type needs the same types of ingredients to look younger and healthier, less wrinkled, and to help defend against environmental damage that visibly ages skin prematurely.

Sunscreens, antioxidants, skin-replenishing ingredients, and skin-restoring ingredients are what the best anti-aging products should deliver so you can have better skin starting now!

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How To Minimize Pores - Ultimate Guide To Improve The Skin 2019

Large pores, sebaceous pores, redundant oil often accumulate as a cause of acne, greatly affecting your makeup. How to treat large pores, tighten it to have a smooth skin is always the desire of many women. Join us to learn more about the principles of pores and how to minimize pores effectively.

Contents

* What are pores? Operating principle of pores?

* Some cause big pores

1. Genetic

2. Due to age

3. Improper skin care

4. Oily skin

5. The impact of the sun

6. Sex and hormonal changes

* Effective Ways To Minimize Pores

1. Reduce oil secretion

2. Clean pores

3. Moisturize the skin

4. Anti-aging for skin

5. Use natural skin care mask to help minimize pores

6. Using advanced technical measures such as layer, Roller Microneedling- Dermaroller…

* What are pores? Operating principle of pores?

Pilosebaceous unit is a part of the skin that contains hair follicles and sebaceous glands, which acts as a “bridge” between the body and the external environment. There are countless pores on our bodies, with about 20,000 pores on the face. The number of pores on the face is determined since we were born and cannot be changed.

Around the pores are sweat glands and sebaceous glands with the effect:

Sweating: helps regulate body temperature, eliminates toxins from the body.

Sebum secretion: keeps skin moisturized and moisturized to protect skin.

Pores play a very important role, so the dream of “completely disappearing pores” will not work because the body will be weakened because toxins must not escape. And in principle, pores are not “closed” or “open” themselves, the pore size is also fixed. The large or small pores are just the visual perception of the naked eye on the outside of the skin.

And sensory, if you take care of your skin properly, your skin looks smooth and your pores seem to look smaller.

* Some cause big pores

There are many causes for our facial pores to be large, such as:

1. Genetic

Our bodies are inherited from parents and family members. In it, so are pores. If your parents, or sisters in your house have large pores, the likelihood of you also having large pores is similar. If in this case, you have no way to shrink the pores, what you need to do is take care of your skin properly so that you can greatly improve the condition.

2. Due to age

Age is one of the determining factors for your pore size. As you get older, natural collagen and eslatin will no longer be produced. Therefore, your skin will lose its elasticity, cause the skin to stretch and sag, making your face pores become bigger.

3. Improper skin care

Improper skin care causes many skin problems, and one of them is making your pores bigger and bigger. Mistakes such as using too much cosmetics, exerting too much force on the skin, without removing makeup … will cause skin damage and increase the elimination process from the body. Therefore, pores will become bigger and bigger.

4. Oily skin

Oil exits from the body through pores. Therefore, if your skin secrete too much oil, pores will work more, have to “expand” wide so that excess oil can excrete. That’s why oily skin often has large pores.

5. The impact of the sun

Sunlight works extremely badly on your skin and makes pores bigger and bigger, because:

Thickening the skin.

Reduce the amount of collagen, elastin and moisture of the skin.

Narrow subcutaneous tissue, stretching the edges of pores.

6. Sex and hormonal changes

Biologically, men often have larger pores than women and also produce more oil.

Besides, for women, at different stages of hormonal changes such as menstruation, pregnancy, puberty … will also cause skin changes, one of those changes is large pores.

* Effective Ways To Minimize Pores

In order to minimize and tighten pores, we need to have both a long process and a long time to improve. In essence, pores cannot disappear but with proper skin care efforts, you can make pores smaller. With thewomanlife, do the following:

1. Reduce oil secretion

As analyzed above, too much lubricant oil causes our pores to become larger. Therefore, taking skin care steps helps control the amount of oil secreted on the skin, which helps to reduce pores significantly.

When choosing products for oily skin, you should mainly go to the following points:

Use a thin, light, easy-to-apply product such as gel, boosting, water gel, and lotion and avoid using thicker products.

Select products with phrases on the packaging such as: “For Oily Skin”, “Oil Free”, “No Sebum” …

Avoid using too much skin care products.

When using too much cosmetics will lead to the condition of skin excess nutrients and then will be excreted causing many skin problems such as excessive oil secretion, acne …

2. Clean pores

When the inside of each pore still accumulates excess oil and dirt, that pore cannot be scaled down. Therefore, pore cleaning is the way you need to improve your pores.

To clean pores, you need to take the following basic steps: • Clean your face thoroughly with makeup remover and cleanser. • Use a clay mask for deep cleaning, eliminating sebum and dirt • Remove dead skin cells regularly 1-2 times per week to remove excess oil, dirt and lumpy cells that clog pores. • Perform sauna to eliminate toxins as well as clean pores, help skin clear and smooth.

3. Moisturize the skin

Providing enough moisture to the skin is an extremely important step in the daily skincare cycle. When the skin is supplied with enough moisture, many skin problems such as rapid aging, high oil secretion will be significantly improved. Therefore, the skin is always smooth, smooth and pores will be gradually reduced.

To moisturize the skin, you can use different types of products such as:

Apply a lotion mask: You should choose moisturizing, non-alcoholic lotion to apply a lotion mask. Some moisturizing lotion is suitable for applying a lotion mask such as Super Hura Labo Gokujyun, Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner …

Use a moisturizer for skin: Paper masks are the most commonly used product with the major moisture application. With all kinds of moisturizing paper masks, you can use them daily to keep your skin moist and smooth! Buy moist paper mask here.

Using moisturizing serum: supply water with the main ingredients from Hyaluronic Acid (HA) to add moisture to the skin. Some serum HAs you can refer to are: Timeless Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Hyaluronic Acid Taiyou No Aloe, The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acis 2% + B5 …

Use moisturizer: Moisturizer is the last step of the skincare cycle and is an indispensable step to moisturize, nourish the skin, smooth skin. For different skin types, you should choose different moisturizers, such as oily skin so choose gel cream, water gel or lotion. With dry skin, you can choose the type of cream …

4. Anti-aging for skin

The aging process of skin and age is a problem that everyone faces and cannot be avoided. One of the consequences of skin aging is large pores. We can’t keep our youth forever, but we can take care of our skin properly to slow down the aging process.

Normally, when you start to age 25, you should pay attention to the selection of skin care products containing anti-aging ingredients. Some anti-aging ingredients are as effective as:

Vitamin C: This is an effective anti-oxidant ingredient, which helps to whiten and smooth skin.

Vitamin E (derived tocopherol, tocotrienols): helps to improve wrinkles, increase skin elasticity.

Retinol (derivative of Vitamin A): this is a substance that appears in many anti-aging products. Retinol enhances collagen production, reduces the formation of wrinkles. However, this ingredient is not suitable for pregnant and nursing mothers!

Niacinamide: helps smooth skin tone and shrink pores.

Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA): effectively exfoliates, eliminates rough cells and makes skin healthier and brighter.

In addition, to combat skin aging and protect and nourish the skin, you should use sunscreen every day to avoid sun damage.

5. Use natural skin care mask to help minimize pores

In addition to using cosmetic products to help shrink the pores, you can also use natural masks, which are easy to perform at home to improve pores. Some masks minimize effective pores such as egg white mask, potato mask, etc. A note when using these natural masks is that it takes a certain amount of time to see the effect. , so you need perseverance.

6. Using advanced technical measures such as layer, Roller Microneedling- Dermaroller…

Technology is growing, which is why skin beauty with advanced technology is increasingly chosen by many girls. Using Roller Microneedling- Dermaroller or layer will help skin smooth, pores will also be significantly reduced. However, this measure is relatively expensive and needs to choose reputable facilities to bring the best effect.

In particular, you should pay attention to taking care of your skin thoroughly after Roller Microneedling- Dermaroller or layers. Because now, the skin is sensitive, vulnerable and can be worse than before if we don’t take good care of it.

Besides, rolling cold ice on the right face will also help improve the condition of the pores significantly.

Hopefully, through this article, you have a basic understanding of pores and effective skin care methods to help you have smooth skin and improve your pores!

What Does Vitamin C Serum Really Do for Your Skin?

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What Does Vitamin C Serum Really Do for Your Skin?

There are many skin care ingredients that do amazing things for your face, but they usually target only one or two problems at once. So if, for instance—not that I’m speaking from experience—you’re an ex-smoker with hyperpigmentation and acne-prone skin who doesn’t want to use a million products and spend a million dollars, you have some tough choices to make.

Vitamin C serums have been touted as cure-all products that beauty bloggers love to claim can help almost all common skin concerns—including sun damage, fine lines, acne scars, and under-eye bags. But to find out if a Vitamin C serum really is the magic potion everyone’s claiming, we turned to the experts.

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What do Vitamin C serums do—and how?

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals, which are generated by our bodies when exposed to certain conditions, including pollution and UV rays. A balance between free radicals and antioxidants is important—if the free radicals inundate the body and prevent its ability to regulate them, oxidative stress can occur. Free radicals can negatively impact DNA, lipids, and proteins; cause a variety of diseases; damage our cells and disrupt the skin’s ability to repair itself; and slow down collagen production.

Applying antioxidants like vitamin C can help your body cope with this stress… so what are the resulting benefits?

Anti-Aging Benefits

“Serums with vitamin C also stimulate collagen production, which slows as we age,” says Debra Jaliman, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and author of the book Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist. Collagen is a structural protein that holds cells together, strengthens skin, and gives it elasticity—all of which are important for a healthy, toned complexion. By boosting our skin’s ability to make collagen, a Vitamin C serum helps soften existing fine lines and wrinkles—while preventing new ones from forming.

Fight Against Hyperpigmentation

“Vitamin C serums fight hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme and preventing melanin production,” says Rhonda Q. Klein, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist. The process brightens dark spots without lightening skin tone overall.

Help With Acne and Acne Scarring

Vitamin C is anti-inflammatory, and a vitamin C serum can both help clear up acne and reduce the redness associated with it—as well as improve skin texture. “Due to the pro-collagen and pro-elastin effects of vitamin C, acne scars may also be reduced,” Klein says. If you have acne, make sure to exfoliate before applying the serum for better penetration.

Protection Against Sun Damage

A vitamin C serum may be able to reverse some of the damage your sunbathing days have wreaked on your skin and may even protect you from UV rays. But while a Vitamin C serum is many things, a sunscreen it is not, so please don’t throw away your SPF. However, using a vitamin C serum can diminish the harm of UV rays, so it’s a great component of your daily UV-fighting routine.

Can you layer a vitamin C serum with other skin care products?

“Dermatologists love layering products!” Klein says. “I generally advise going from lowest to highest pH, like using either an alpha or beta hydroxy acid cleanser in the morning followed by the vitamin C serum.”

A vitamin C serum will not lose its potency if applied in an incorrect order, but applying lowest to highest pH when layering skin products will increase absorption—and therefore efficacy, according to Klein. Feel free to add peptides, hyaluronic acids, and B5 after the Vitamin C serum. One exception is products with niacinamide. “Niacinamide turns into niacin when mixed with Vitamin C,” cautions Jaliman. Niacin, although not harmful, can cause short-term skin redness and tingling in people with sensitive skin.

What should you look for in a vitamin C serum?

“Getting a high level of vitamin C to boost collagen—without bringing on redness and irritation—is the key to vitamin C products,” Klein says. Her recommendation is to use a serum that has between 15 and 30 percent vitamin C. “Vitamin C should be one of the first ingredients listed on the label,” Jaliman adds.

Vitamin C is unstable and will degrade over time, losing its efficacy. Interacting with heat, light, and air speeds up the process, which is why you should look for serums in opaque, airtight bottles.

There are many different derivatives of vitamin C, including ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, and sodium ascorbyl phosphate—so if one derivative is too irritating, you can always try another. L-ascorbic acid is one popular form of vitamin C, and although it’s more unstable than other forms of vitamin C, it’s also less irritating. Look for vitamin C serums that contain ferulic acid, which helps stabilize the vitamin and creates an ideal pH level.

How do I pick the best vitamin C serum?

Vitamin C serums often contain other skin-saving ingredients—if you have dry or lackluster skin, look for a serum that contains hyaluronic acid, which is incredibly moisturizing. Both Klein and Jaliman rave about the Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum. In addition to hyaluronic acid, the Mad Hippie formula contains ferulic acid (which, as we mentioned, can make Vitamin C more stable) and vitamin E, which has been shown to increase vitamin C’s photoprotective effects.

Another favorite with both doctors and seemingly every beauty blogger out there is the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic. As the name suggests, the SkinCeuticals formula also contains ferulic acid and Vitamin E.

Klein is also a fan of the Obagi Professional-C serum. The Obagi serum comes in 3 strengths, 10, 15, or 20 percent, so you can build up your tolerance to a higher percentage of vitamin C. For those looking for even more potency, Revision Vitamin C Lotion 30% has the highest concentration of Vitamin C available.

Masha Vapnitchnaia is a travel and lifestyle writer and researcher. She has been traveling her whole life, taking her first flight at the age of four and taking 100 more since. Follow her pilgrimages at unlikelypilgrim.com