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The Real Story on Silicones in Skincare

Fills your pores and makes your skin look smooth? That’s just too good to be true, right? I can still remember the first time I tried Smashbox Photo Finish. While...

What are the differences between the tanning ingredients in a spray solution, erythrullose and dihydroxyacetone (DHA)?

Some self tanning products on the market use DHA as the tanning active ingredient. Others may use DHA and Erythrulose in combination. Many people wonder which would be the better product....

The Cosmetic Industry

The cosmetic industry in 2019 is worth $532 billion! Huge brands like Estee Lauder, L’Oréal, and Coty are dominating the market for beauty products, and smaller, but just as competitive...

Which is the same as 3-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic Acid or L-Ascorbic Acid?

Vitamin C is a well-known and widely used ingredient in the skincare industry due to its numerous benefits for the skin. Two popular vitamin C derivatives used in skincare products...

Alpha Arbutin or Kojic Acid? Which is more beneficial to pigmentation?

Many of us have been subjected to annoying dark spots that come with hyperpigmentation for far too long. The mere existence of these spots (that vary from our natural complexion)...

L-ascorbic acid or ethyl ascorbic acid: Which Is Better?

However, traditional forms of vitamin C, such as L-ascorbic acid, can be unstable and easily oxidized, making it less effective over time. This is where 3-O-ethyl-L-ascorbic acid, or Ethyl Ascorbic...

Cosmetic Kaolin Powder Market 2023 to 2033

The global Cosmetic Kaolin Powder Market is expected to witness a market value of US$ 255.5 Million in 2023 and is expected to accumulate a market value of US$ 393.1...

Benefits and Drawbacks of Non-Sun Tanning Products

How can we enjoy some bronzed skin without a downside? ARE TANNING BEDS EVER SAFE? Never. The UV radiation from tanning beds (and of course the sun too) leads to...