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The Best Natural Skin Care Ingredients and What They Do

The Best Natural Skin Care Ingredients and What They Do When people think of skin care serums and creams, they probably imagine long lists of synthetic ingredients with complicated names. While synthetic ingredients are common in skin care products, there are also many natural skin care ingredients that are extremely effective on your skin. Most of the best organic skin care products contain these powerful natural ingredients. Here’s our list of the 10 best natural skin care ingredients, and how and why they are so effective: Hyaluronic acid If you follow our articles regularly, you’re probably tired of hearing about hyaluronic acid by now. It makes its way into many of our articles because it is such a versatile powerhouse...

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The 6 Best Rosacea Skin Care Ingredients

Rosacea is a skin condition that affects many people. Those who suffer from rosacea often experience red flush inflammation on their cheeks, and sometimes even visible broken red blood vessels. Rosacea can be a frustrating condition, as it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause or the best treatment for it.  Furthermore, many skin care products contain ingredients that could be potential irritants, making it difficult to find the right rosacea skin care products. However, some ingredients are known to have a significant effect on the appearance of inflammation and redness from rosacea. Here are the top 6 rosacea skin care ingredients and what they do: Green tea extract – Green tea contains powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols, particularly a...

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The Top 5 Natural Skin Care Ingredients for Acne Treatment

  Acne is an incredibly common skin problem, and there are many washes, creams, and prescription treatments to help remedy it; however, there are also many natural ingredients that can be found in over-the-counter products that are excellent for treating acne-prone skin. Here’s a breakdown of the top 5: Salicylic acid may be the most commonly used and trusted anti-acne ingredient on the market. Derived from willow tree bark, salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA), which helps to slough off dead skin cells and reduce redness and inflammation. Salicylic acid does not, however, fight against the bacteria that causes acne, making it most effective when paired with an antibacterial ingredient. Aloe Vera is a plant extract that people...

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The Top 5 Best Vitamins for Skin Care

Vitamin C Vitamin C can be found in skin care in several different forms including: Ascorbyl Palmitate (also known as Ester C) which is a more stable form, L-Ascorbic Acid which has the best absorption rate into the skin, but will degrade over time, and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate which is the stabilized form of L-Ascorbic Acid. Whichever of these forms of Vitamin C you use, they have the same excellent benefits. These benefits include: Anti-aging Vitamin C is an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect the skin from environmental damage caused by free radicals. It also reduces the appearance of wrinkles by building collagen, leaving you with skin that is firmer looking and more toned. Brightens skin and fades the appearance...

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