A Guide to Skin Hydration: How to Get Hydrated, Radiant-Looking Skin
Skin hydration isn't just about applying cream; it is about helping your skin attract water, hold on to it and lose less of it. This guide covers the difference between w…
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Notes on skincare, ingredients and routines.
Hyaluronic Acid: Everything You Need to Know
Short answer: Hyaluronic acid is a natural moisture molecule (a humectant) that can hold many times its own weight in water; it binds water to the skin, not oil. It is co…
Read →How to Get Glass Skin: A Step-by-Step Routine
Short answer Glass skin is a smooth, moisture-plumped look in which the skin reflects light evenly; it comes not from makeup but from a healthy skin barrier and consisten…
Read →What Is Ectoin? What It Does for Skin vs. Hyaluronic Acid
Ectoin is a natural osmolyte produced by extremophile bacteria that live in salt lakes; while hyaluronic acid draws in and binds water, ectoin helps form a protective wat…
Read →The 10 Biggest Mistakes People Make Choosing a Moisturizer
The biggest mistakes people make when choosing a moisturizer are ignoring their skin type and the season, skipping serum and going straight to moisturizer, applying the p…
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