Glow Up
The most common acid used to brighten skin.
What is Glycolic Acid?
The outermost layer of the skin.
What is the Epidermis?
Believe it or not, this common vegetable can turn your skin orange when eaten in excessive quantities.
What are carrots?
This mask shaped device has become accessible to the consumer in recent years, with brands like Omnilux and Lumara coming to market.
What is LED Red Light Mask?
Hyaluronic Acid has the smallest molecular weight in this category of ingredients.
What is humectant?
Often overlooked, Kojic acid is an effective exfoliant that targets hyperpigmentation and prevents tyrosinase from forming. It's derived from this
What is Fungi? What is Fungus? What is mushrooms?
The natural process in which dead skin cells shed off the surface of the skin.
What is Desquamation?
Many people falsely believe a common side effect of this treatment is thicker hair growth.
What is dermaplaning?
This common mask ingredient helps reduce excess oil in the skin, and comes in a couple varieties like bentonite and kaolin.
What is clay?
What is poly hydroxy acid?
One of the most common professional treatments for addressing hyperpigmentation; we even do them here!
What are chemical peels?
These cells produce collagen and elastin from deep within the dermis.
What are fibroblasts?
This skin condition is often misattributed to poor hygiene, but as we all know, its causes are mostly genetic.
What is Acne?
Originating in Korea, this type of mask has become a global sensation. Their portability making them super popular.
What is a sheet mask?
A mixture of two or more liquids that would typically be unmixable.
What is an emulsion?
Most associated with hormone imbalance, this form of hyperpigmentation is most common in women and is often difficult to treat.
What is Melasma?
This layer of the skin is where melanocytes are formed and begin journeying to the surface.
It's a myth that black and brown individuals do not need to wear this protective product.
What is sunscreen? What is SPF?
Ubtan masks, thought to be the first cosmetic created in history, are typically mixed with lentils, turmeric, and saffron. It originates from this country.
What is India?
Ingredient lists go in this order of concentration.
What is descending? What is most to least?
This category of ingredient prevents an enzyme from forming new melanin in the skin.
What is Tyrosinase inhibitor?
This process is a defense mechanism within the skin, where the skin adjusts its melanin production to combat exposure to radiation.
What is tanning or skin darkening?
For a long time, this skin condition was thought to be caused by heavy drinking, even though there is no evidence to support such a claim.
What is Rosacea?
This ancient historical figure was rumored to bathe in milk and apply face masks made from dead sea mud to maintain a youthful appearance.
Who is Cleopatra?
Stability testing is an important step for any skincare product. Rigorous tests are performed including centrifuge testing, mechanical stress testing, and this cycle.
What is the Freeze/Thaw cycle?