Chemical Sunscreen
A chemical sunscreen contains ingredients that absorb and transform UVA and UVB rays into heat (as opposed to a mineral sunscreen, which creates a barrier to reflect UV rays).
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Clinically Proven
Clinically proven is generally taken to mean the product in question has delivered evidence of desired results for a group of people during one or more clinical trials. This refers...
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Clinically tested means a product has been tested under clinical or laboratory conditions to accurately measure product claims in an unbiased setting.
Read moreCollagen
Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the body, and it plays a vital role in providing strength and structure to our cells and tissues. There are 28 types...
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Comedones are small, skin-coloured bumps. A type of acne (comedonal acne), they are formed due to pores being blocked with oil, dead skin cells and bacteria. There are two main types...
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Whilst many think of dermatitis as a skin condition in itself, it is actually a general term for skin inflammation that makes skin appear dry, swollen, and discolored. There are...
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Your skin is made up of three main layers: the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis. The dermis is the middle layer, and the thickest layer of skin. The dermis is...
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Emollients soften dry, flaky skin by filling the spaces between dead skin cells with lipids (fatty substances that promote smoothness and softness). Emollients are typically found in moisturizers and help...
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