Liposomes in skincare – Complete Guide
Liposomes are nanocarriers in cosmetics. They are spherical vesicles composed of phospholipids with a core that can be used as a delivery vehicle for actives. Why are liposomes used in cosmetics? The skin barrier is the largest organ in our body and it can prevent a lot of external pollutants, even skincare ingredients to penetrate into the skin. Liposomes can transport these ingredients to the deeper layers of the skin. Different types of nanocarriers in cosmetics: Liposomes Nanospheres Nanoemulsion Cubosomes Nanosilver and Nanogold Dendrimers Hydrogels, etc. Nanotechnology in liposomes: Nanotechnology can increase stability, efficacy, control release, target specific areas, and transport active ingredients. Advantages of Liposomes: Increase stability and efficacy…
Licorice in Skincare – Complete Guide
Licorice is a powerful pigment correct. It is derived from the licorice plant and can be classified as organic and natural. Licorice root also acts as a antioxidant that helps to fight free radicals. Benefits of using Licorice: Who all can use it? Licorice is suitable for skin type including sensitive skin and skin of colour. If you have super-sensitive skin, opt for a licorice cream rather than a serum. It can also be used by people who wants to treat melasma, hyperpigmentation, and other forms of pigments. Licorice can be used as a alternative to hydroquinone. What skincare ingredients can I combine licorice with? Note: do not combine licorice…
Azelaic acid in skincare – Complete guide
Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring substance in our skin. It is also naturally found in wheat, barley, and rye. It is one of the most underrated ingredients in the skincare industry. Benefits of using Azelaic acid: Cons of using Azelaic acid: Derivatives of azelaic acid: Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate or Azeclair: azeclair is a derivative of azelaic acid. Who can use it? Azelaic acid is suitable for oily, acne-prone skin, and sensitive skin (rosacea). It is also used for the treatment of acne, melasma, and hyperpigmentation in pregnant women. Azelaic acid is gentle and non-irritating but can lead to irritation in super-sensitive skin and skin of color. Make sure to…
Mandelic acid for skincare – Complete Guide
Mandelic acid is a type of AHA that helps to remove the dead skin cells on top of our skin. Mandelic acid is derived from bitter almonds, it is one of the only AHAs that can be used for both sensitive skin and skin of colour. Benefits of using Mandelic acid: Who all can use Mandelic acid? Mandelic acid is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, and skin of colour. It can be used by anyone who wants to treat anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, and acne-related problems. What skincare ingredients can I combine with Mandelic acid? How to choose and select the best mandelic acid? Look for mandelic…
Glycolic acid in Skincare – Complete Guide
Glycolic acid is a type of Alpha-Hydroxy acid that is derived from sugar cane and other plant sources. It is an exfoliant that can shed old skin cells and improve the texture of the skin. It can be used as a cream, peel, wash, or lotion. Benefits of using Glycolic acid: Who can use it? Glycolic acid is useful for those people who want to treat chemical exfoliation, sun damage, melasma, freckles, pigmentation, wrinkles, collagen-building, and photodamage. Glycolic acid is not suitable for sensitive skin, rosacea, dermatitis, inflammatory cystic acne, and skin of colour. What skincare ingredients can be combined with Glycolic acid? How to add Glycolic acid to your…
Lactic acid in Skincare – Complete Guide
Lactic acid is a type of Alpha Hydroxy acid that helps to remove dead skin cells on top of the skin. It is derived from sugar cane or other plant sources. Lactic acid can be used as a cleanser, exfoliant, cream, mask, or serum. Benefits of using lactic acid: Who can use it? Lactic acid is suitable for all skin types however, it should be used with caution for sensitive skin and skin of colour. Mandelic acid seems to be a better choice for sensitive skin and skin of color because of its slow penetration into the skin. How to add lactic acid to your skincare routine? Things to consider…
Alpha-Hydroxy acids in Skincare
AHAs are chemical exfoliants that can remove the dead skin cells on top of the skin. They are derived from sugar canes or other plant sources, which is why they are called fruit acids. They can be used as part of your skincare routine or as a clinical peel. What are the different types of AHAs? Benefits of using AHA’s: Who all use it? AHAs can be used by anyone who wants to treat sun damage, melasma, freckles, pigmentation, wrinkles, collagen-building, and photodamage. It is mainly used for chemical exfoliation. AHAs should however be used with caution for sensitive skin and skin of color. For these skin types, glycolic acid…
Green tea in Skincare – Complete Guide
If you like organic skincare, green tea is a good ingredient to add to your skincare routine. Benefits of using Green tea: Antioxidant: green tea can protect the skin from UV damage and scavenge free radicals. It helps to protect your DNA and collagen. It helps to treat acne: Green tea contains catechins and polyphenols which are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory in nature. It helps to reduce sebum production, has anti-acne effects, and can potentially reduce enlarged pores. Reduces dark circles and helps with puffiness: the caffeine found in green acts as a vasoconstrictor, which improves the blood flow under the eyes. It can also reduce puffiness. Anti-inflammatory: green tea can…
Rice in Skincare – Complete Guide
Rice is an ingredient that is used in Asian culture. It is also used by Asian women to cleanse and wash hair. It also contains many nutrients and compounds. Benefits of using rice: Contains phytocompounds: Rice contains many nutrients and compounds such as protein, peptides, fiber, polysaccharides, minerals, and phytocompounds. These phytocompounds are ferulic acid, phytic acid, phenols, fatty acids, gamma oryzanol, anti-tyrosinase peptides, and vitamin E. Antioxidant: rice contains ferulic acid, vitamin E, and phenols (caffeic acid, p-Coumaric acid). Anti-inflammatory: It contains polysaccharides and gamma oryzanol which can decrease inflammation. Brightening: It has phytic acid which is an AHA used for exfoliation. It is a very gentle exfoliant. Anti-androgen:…
Snail mucin in skincare – Complete Information
Snail mucin is a trending ingredient in Asian skincare. Benefits of using snail mucin: Who all can use Snail mucin? Snail mucin is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-androgen, and anti-melanogenic properties making it suitable for all skin types. How to add Snail mucin to your skincare routine? There are serums, toners, and moisturizers with snail mucin. They can also be used as a compliment to sunscreen to protect against UV-induced photodamage. This ingredient can be used both in the morning and at night. Morning and night routine: What other ingredients can I combine Snail mucin with? Frequently…