Micellar Water
Micellar water is a cleansing skin care product made using purified water, moisturizers and surfactants (compounds of water and oil). The molecules of these surfactants join together to form micelles,...
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Microbiome
The skin’s microbiome is a diverse community of trillions of microorganisms - such as bacteria, viruses and fungi - that are present on the surface of your skin. Your microbiome...
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Mineral sunscreen, also called physical sunscreen, creates a physical barrier on top of our skin, and reflects UV rays (as opposed to chemical sunscreen which contains ingredients that absorb and...
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Moles are a type of skin growth made up of pigment cells (melanocytes) that can develop on any area of the body. They often appear in childhood and adolescence, and...
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There is no set definition for what equates to “natural” skincare. Generally, it implies that the product in question is formulated with ingredients found in nature, often from plants, such...
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A non-comedogenic product is one that does not block pores, therefore reducing the chances of acne and pimples developing. Common non-comedogenic ingredients include niacinamide, aloe vera, vitamin E, vitamin C,...
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Occlusives are a moisturizing ingredient that creates a barrier on top of your skin to prevent water loss. Occlusives help maintain skin hydration and prevent dryness, and tend to be...
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Organic skincare generally refers to products that include organically-farmed ingredients. As with natural skincare, there is no set global legislation around what can be labeled an organic skincare product, but...
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