Physical Exfoliant
A physical exfoliant uses texture to remove dead skin cells from the upper surface of the skin, allowing new skin cells to generate and resulting in more radiant skin. The...
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Phytonutrients
Phytonutrients are natural chemicals or compounds produced by plants that give them their rich colors, and keep them healthy - protecting against the sun and harmful insects. Phytonutrients also have...
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Plant stem cells are cells that naturally occur within plants, that are able to transform into various different cell types - essentially driving regeneration of the plant. The plant stem...
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Postbiotics are by-products secreted by live bacteria which help to support the good bacteria (or probiotics) on your skin and fight against bad bacteria - helping to keep your microbiome's...
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To understand prebiotics you first need a brief understanding of probiotics. Probiotics are "good bacteria" - bacteria that are beneficial for your body. When there is an abundance of good...
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Probiotics are "good bacteria" - bacteria that are beneficial for your body. When there is an abundance of good bacteria, they can better keep harmful bacteria under control. Probiotics help...
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Sebum is an oily, slightly waxy substance (mostly made from natural fats) that is produced by your body’s sebaceous glands to coat, moisturize and protect your skin. Sebaceous glands cover...
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Potential hydrogen (pH) refers to the acidity level of substances, on a scale ranging from 1 to 14, with 7 considered neutral. A healthy skin pH is more acidic, with...
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