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What Are BHAs? The Essential Skincare Alphabet
It’s only been a day since I started this series, with What Are AHAs and today we are tackling BHAs. The aim of this series is to give you a brief but essential description of what all these ingredients can do for you. Also, at the end of each post, you’ll find a list of…
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Is Glycolic Acid An AHA or BHA?
Welcome back to my series of quick fire skincare questions asked directly by you! Today is a super simple one to answer, is Glycolic acid an AHA or BHA? Glycolic acid is actually the most common type of AHA. It’s made from a widely available plant, sugar cane. Glycolic acid is a very effective exfoliant, and because…
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AHAs vs BHAs
I made a very (like yesterday) recent discovery – I’ve never written a post solely about the difference between AHAs and BHAs. I have, of course, discussed this in separate posts like my acid posts but nothing dedicated to it specifically. That horrified me for two reasons; when I was a skincare novice I didn’t…
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The Essential Skincare Alphabet, What Are AHA’s?
Welcome to my new series! The Essential Skincare Alphabet. Starting with, What Are AHA’s? This new series is going to explore all the ingredients that make up the skincare language. Well, the current skincare language anyway. My aim is to create my own ‘dictionary’ which will be available on Science and Skincare 24/7. This is…
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Skincare Products With Salicylic Acid
Welcome, to another new series, this time it’s all about helping you find products that contain your favourite skincare actives and today it’s products with Salicylic Acid in them. This time it’s less educational and more about helping you navigate skincare with real world options. However, if you do want to learn more about salicylic…
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Your Guide To Polyhydroxy Acids (PHA) In Skincare
If you’re particularly into skin care, then your likely already exfoliating with alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids but over the past year another three-letter acronym has been all the rage: PHAs. But what are they, and how do they differ from their alpha- and beta- counterparts? So, what are PHAs? Polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) are chemical exfoliants…
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How to Build a Skincare Routine: A Step-by-Step Guide
When it comes to achieving healthy and radiant skin, having a consistent and effective skincare routine is key. With the myriad of products available in the market, crafting the right routine might seem overwhelming. However, fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the essential steps to build a personalized skincare routine…
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How To Layer Skincare
Achieving radiant and healthy-looking skin requires more than just using a handful of skincare products. It involves a well-thought-out skincare routine that incorporates the right products in the correct order. This process is commonly referred to as “layering” skincare. If you’ve ever wondered how to layer skincare effectively, you’re in the right place. In this…
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Skincare Products With Azelaic Acid In Them
Azelaic acid may be something new to you because it’s only gained popularity in the mainstream beauty world over the last five years. To summarise, azelaic acid is gentle exfoliating acid. It’s regularly recommend to those who have sensitive skin. Read Azelaic Acid Vs Mandelic Acid here. In order to clarify, these types of posts…
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What Is Glycolic Acid? The Essential Skincare Alphabet
If you’ve been following me for a long time, you’ll know that glycolic acid is one of my favourite ingredients. When it came to picking an ingredient for letter G, the brainstorming didn’t take long. There are still so many people who are confused about this acid. Today, I’m going to attempt to create a…
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