I thought that slathering any sort of acid—AHA, BHA, PHA, whatever—on my face would result in a nasty burn. Now that I am older and wiser and have access to world-renowned skincare experts and dermatologists, I know that acids are a necessary part of any skincare routine, and some...
But what is it, exactly? And how does it work? Here’s what you need to know about using salicylic acid on your skin, including the potential benefits and side effects. All about salicylic acid Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (or BHA) known for its exfoliating properties, which ...
BHA's also work inside the pores, where they not only dissolve keratin plugs, but also help to regulated keratinizatin ( cell turnover and shedding). For example a condition like acne is associated with hyperkaratinization-meaning the body is shedding skin cells too fast. BHA's slow down ...
In contrast to BHA and BHT, vitamin E is not carcinogenic. On the other hand, all three antioxidants have also anticarcinogenic properties. The intake of the necessary high doses as for these effects are, however, contraindicated with BHA and BHT because of their carcinogenic effects.” Unive...
Marine, or fish, collagen comes from the skin of fish. Find out the benefits of this supplement and how it compares to other collagen sources.
What is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It does everything from cushioning your joints to serve as the building block for connective tissue, like tendons and ligaments. When it comes to your skin, collagen (along with elastin) provides the interior scaffolding...
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream, Dr. Jart+ Tiger Grass Cream, CeraVe Healing Ointment. I don’t use all of these every single night – I rotate through the moisturizers depending on how glistening I would like to be, LOL. I also rotate in FAB AHA Mask and CosRX BHA Power Liquid 1-2x a...
02.What do antioxidants do for skin? 03.What are the best antioxidants for skin health? 04.What skincare products contain antioxidants? 05.Dr. Lee's last word 06.Shop the article What are antioxidants? At every moment, your body is undergoing countless chemical reactions — many of which...
Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that chemically exfoliates the skin, helping to clear out pores. How to treat fungal acne If your breakouts are uniform, itchy bumps, you may have fungal acne. Fungal acne is caused by pityrosporum, a type of fungus that naturally lives on th...
Many popular toners within K-beauty are rich in antioxidants and nourishing ingredients for hydrating and glow-inducing benefits. Plus, using a toner after cleansing ensures the skin is as clean as possible, so the products you layer on are absorbed optimally. Featured Product: COSRX AHA/BHA ...