Elastin
Similar to collagen, elastin is a major protein within the skin that gives it elasticity - and is essential in ensuring skin tone and firmness, as well as aiding in...
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Emulsifier
An emulsifier is a substance that allows two or more ingredients that don't normally mix (for example oil and water) to combine, forming an emulsion. Emulsifiers work by reducing tension...
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Your skin is made up of three main layers: the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis. The thin but strong epidermis forms the top layer of the skin. It acts as...
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An essence is a water-based skincare product containing potent active ingredients. Its role is to hydrate and nourish whilst preparing the skin to ensure that the products applied after it...
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Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants to encapsulate their aromatic essence. Essential oils are obtained through distillation or cold pressing, and primarily used in skincare products for their fragrant...
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There are two main categories of fragrance used in skincare: natural (extracted from their natural source, e.g. a fruit or plant) and synthetic (developed in a lab). Fragrance in skincare...
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Free radicals are unstable molecules, searching for other, healthy molecules to pair with and turn into an unstable molecule. Free radicals exist both within and outside the body, but exposure...
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Glycation occurs naturally in the body, and refers to the binding of sugar (such as glucose) to proteins within the skin (such as collagen and elastin), leading to the formation...
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