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OILS IN SKINCARE: INGREDIENT DEEP DIVE

Hi, babes! Emma here, and get ready to pour some love out for oils, because that's our topic for today. Let's jump right in then, shall we?  For all skin types, a face oil can offer several essential qualities. They support the skin barrier, contain vitamins, and keep moisture in the skin, among other things. Depending on its structure, an oil may have different qualities and textures. On cleansed skin, an oil can be used alone or as a base for a moisturising cream, similar to how a serum is applied. It gives the skin vitamins and nutrients that can reach the higher layers of the skin. Oils are frequently combined with other substances, most of which are water-soluble, to create creams and lotions.  The type, needs, and condition of the skin all influence the oil choice. Body and face creams frequently contain a variety of oils since the skin might benefit from a combination of oils with various fatty acid compositions. Always consider a product's entire makeup, as this cou...

PEPTIDES: INGREDIENT DEEP DIVE

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Hi, babes! Emma here, and today we'll be talking about something relatively new on the market - peptides!  We frequently hear about peptides, but what benefit do they genuinely provide to the skin? And are they actually worthwhile to include in your skincare routine? Here, I'm sharing some insider knowledge to help you comprehend the trendy element and how it functions in an efficient regimen. So... What are they?  The function and appearance of the skin depend on peptides, which are short chains of the amino acids that make up proteins like collagen, elastin, and keratin (which are responsible for texture, tone, elasticity, and firmness). The body spontaneously produces hundreds of distinct peptides, each of which is created from a unique combination of amino acids. And how can you benefit from them?  Peptides function as messengers to the skin when administered topically, encouraging it to enter a regeneration state. In order to give the skin a firm, plump, and smooth a...