Tag: acids in skincare
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Azelaic Acid vs Mandelic Acid
Azelaic acid vs mandelic acid, it’s time we delved into this comparison because they tend to be aimed at the same audience. Those suffering with sensitive skin. So, if they’re for the same people how do you differentiate between them? Today we are going to tackle just that. First, I’m going to break down what…
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What Is Ellagic Acid? The Essential Skincare Alphabet
You may not have heard about ellagic acid but it’s commonly added to skincare products. It’s a naturally occurring polyphenol (which basically means it has a lot of the aromatic compound, phenol in it), that can be found in a variety of foods. What is ellagic acid? Okay, lets get to the crux of article.…
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Lactic Acid Vs Hyaluronic Acid
Let me first make clear this isn’t really a comparative because technically these acids do different things. However, they do need to be differentiated because the world of acids in skincare is a confusing one and one of the questions I get asked most is which one do I use? The short answer, of course,…