Natural Beauty Inside Out
I don’t know about you but I have a major issue when it comes to reading those ingredient lists in fine prints. They’re all SO tiny and I can hardly see them! I have to squint my eyes really hard. Well, of course it doesn’t help that age is catching up and my vision has turned poorer.
Anyway, if you have a similar problem like me and you do want to read those ingredients on your products without having to resort to using glasses or a magnifier, then a good solution is to use a magnifying sheet.
Overview:
- copper which is bounded by several chains of amino acid
- been on the market only since 1997
- considered as the best skin regeneration ingredient
- stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis
- acts as an antioxidant
- promotes production of glycosaminoglycans
- increase the benefits of the body’s natural tissue building processes
- can be used in conjunction with retinoids
> helps to reduce the irritation associated with retinoid use
- cannot be used with topical vitamin C
Overview:
- discovered recently in 1989
- successfully used in Japan
- derived from a fungus (mushroom)
- has a similar effect as hydroquinone
- unstable and can oxidize quickly when exposed to air
> alternative kojic dipalmitate is used because it is more stable
- studies have shown that it is effective as a lightening agent
- can be used on sun freckles
- can also be used to treat melasma
I never imagined I would suffer from a breakout from using skincare or makeup but yes, it had to happened. I am suffering from a bout of bad itchy rash on my forehead and under my eye area which is refusing to subside quickly. After examining my skincare routine and makeup, I believe the culprit to be a matt mineral veil from Ferro Cosmetics that I was using for half a day yesterday. This is the second time I’ve used the product. The first time I wore it for a short duration when I was testing the line of makeup and I recalled my forehead being itchy too.
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