Obsessed with Skincare? Me too.
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CeraVe Products
I started incorporating CeraVe products in my skin care routine about 2 years ago, and I’m obsessed with their gentle, fragrance free formulas. They have helped with balancing moisture levels and repairing skin texture.
If your concerned about your skin, visit their website to find your skincare solution here.
healing ointment; non greasy formula for dry chaffed skin
sunscreen + retinol creme
Post acne mark serum
SA cream for rough and bumpy; “Salicylic acid exfoliates and softens rough skin, lactic acid exfoliates to renew skin's surface and three essential ceremides (1, 3, 6-II) help to restore the protective skin barrier”
Beautypedia.com brand review here
Vitamin C Derivatives / Brightening Agents
“Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant drug that can be used topically to treat and prevent changes associated with photo-aging.”
I amped up my Vitamin C game over the years, and my complexion is brighter. Learn more about Vitamin C here.
100% L-ascorbic acid powder, The Ordinary
CE Ferulic + L ascorbic acid; SkinCeuticals
C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum; Drunk Elephant
Anti-aging / Resurfacing
Wrinkles, fine lines and large pores are predominately caused by UV rays and other environmental pollutants. Correcting signs of aging requires patience, and quality ingredients that target visible signs of aging from the inside out. I don’t know if any one product will reverse signs of aging but they can certainly prevent it.
Avene RetrinAL advanced
Marine Collagen Peptides; unflavored
GranActive Retinol 2 % Emulsion, The Ordinary
MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair
Neogen H2 Dermadeca Serum Spray
Skin Ceuticals Light Moisture UV defense SPF 50; Does not pill
Cover FX, SPF Booster Drops SPF 30; lightweight, non greasy absorbs quickly.
Guide to eco-friendly sunscreens found here
Moisturizing
“Hyaluronic acid is a key molecule in sagging skin”
It is an effective humectant that draws moisture in from the surroundings. One of my favorite ingredients for alleviating dry skin when used regularly.
CosRX Triple Hyaluronic Moisture Ampoule
Honest Hydrogel; 2 types of hyaluronic acid; not greasy, fragrance free
Neutrogena hydroboost gel cream , & body gel; Fragrance free
Amlactin Alpha Hydroxy Therapy, Rapid Relief Restoring lotion
Hyaluronic acid Intensifier; Skin Ceuticals
Beauty Tools/Devices
Enhance you skin care regimen. Please read label and do research before purchasing. Some devices may not be suitable for certain skin tones.
Droplette micro infuser: How It Works
AMIRO S1 Facial RF Skin Tightening Device
TriPollar Skin tightening
Nanosteamer facial steamer
Vanity Planet Glowspin Facial cleaner
NuFACE Mini Petite Facial toning device; micro-current toning device
Eterno LED at Home Anti-Aging Skin
Breo iSee4 Electric Portable eye massage
BoSidin Painless Permanent Hair removal
Check out this article
Want to learn more about the ingredients you are putting on your skin?
Seiza.co; a database of ingredients
Thinkdirty app; Educate yourself on potential toxins in all your products
Other sites I visit regularly: (reviews and recommendations coming soon)
Peach and Lilly Korean Skin Care
Dermstore: Dermatologist approved
Best products of Beautypedia
Top 100 Dermatology blogs found:
Sources/References
Berneburg M, Trelles M, Friguet B, Ogden S, Esrefoglu M, Kaya G, et al. How best to halt and/or revert UV-induced skin ageing: strategies, facts and fiction. Exp Dermatol. 2008;17:228–40.
Houghton P. E. (2014). Clinical Trials Involving Biphasic Pulsed Current, MicroCurrent, and/or Low-Intensity Direct Current. Advances in wound care, 3(2), 166–183. https://doi.org/10.1089/wound.2013.0446
Jegasothy, S. M., Zabolotniaia, V., & Bielfeldt, S. (2014). Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, 7(3), 27–29.
Lynde, C. W., Andriessen, A., Barankin, B., Gannes, G. D., Gulliver, W., Haber, R., McCuaig, C., Rajan, P., Skotnicki, S. P., Thomas, R., Toole, J., & Vender, R. (2014). Moisturizers and Ceramide-containing Moisturizers May Offer Concomitant Therapy with Benefits. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, 7(3), 18–26.
Mukherjee, S., Date, A., Patravale, V., Korting, H. C., Roeder, A., & Weindl, G. (2006). Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety. Clinical interventions in aging, 1(4), 327–348. https://doi.org/10.2147/ciia.2006.1.4.327
Papakonstantinou, E., Roth, M., & Karakiulakis, G. (2012). Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging. Dermato-endocrinology, 4(3), 253–258. https://doi.org/10.4161/derm.21923
Sarkar, R., Arora, P., & Garg, K. V. (2013). Cosmeceuticals for Hyperpigmentation: What is Available?. Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery, 6(1), 4–11. https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-2077.110089
Sheldon R. Pinnell, MD, Doren L. Madey, PhD, Topical Vitamin C in Skin Care, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 18, Issue 6, November 1998, Pages 468–470, https://doi.org/10.1016/S1090-820X(98)70085-8
Telang P. S. (2013). Vitamin C in dermatology. Indian dermatology online journal, 4(2), 143–146. https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-5178.110593
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