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Tranexamic acid, dark circles, and melasma: outcomes and products
Discover how the topical tranexamic acid therapy I followed for three months worked out for the prominent dark circles and melasma that I had developed due to persistent local inflammation in the under-eye area. And get acquainted with the latest skincare products with tranexamic acid that can make a difference.
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My experience: tranexamic acid for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation
Post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation is the accumulation of excessive melanin in the skin after pro-inflammatory events (such as intense ultraviolet light exposure, acne, or laser-induced trauma) and can occur in the under-eye area. Over there, it may provoke prominent dark circles and make you feel like a panda bear, especially if you develop melasma near that area.…
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Top sunscreens 2022 for oily and non-oily skin
In the last weeks, I tried a bunch of new facial sunscreens. I believe any sunscreen must have outstanding levels of protection against UVA rays – those that do not burn the skin but penetrate it deeply, causing havoc –. The recently launched UVmune 400 range from La Roche-Posay (LRP) contains a new, presumably better…
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Why apply retinol more sparingly
I often hear dermatologists say that, for skin anti-aging purposes, once you introduce retinol (or other retinoids) into your skincare routine, you should ideally apply it every day. Here I discuss my viewpoint on why that might not be optimal, based on science, my knowledge of skin biology, and my expertise with topical retinoids.
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8 reasons why copper keeps your skin and body youthful
Our body requires small amounts of copper. Yet, a deficiency of this essential mineral will rapidly age your skin and body. Learn why that happens and how to keep optimal copper levels throughout your lifetime.
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Should moisturizers include essential fatty acids?
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are structural components of the top layer of the skin. Would they further enhance the quality of our epidermal barrier if applied with our moisturizer daily? Moreover, do all moisturizers which claim to include EFAs indeed contain them? Learn my personal experience with several of them.
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Too dry or oily skin? Check your omega fatty acids
Our body cannot make essential fatty acids, yet they are indispensable for our health. Thus, we have to ingest them. The requirements of omega 6 and 3 essential fatty acids in the skin differ from those in other organs. In addition, each of them plays vastly different cutaneous roles. Discover how they work within your…
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Caffeine: beyond improving the under-eye
If used in moderation, caffeine exerts several health benefits. Those happen with oral ingestion or local application of caffeine to the skin. Many of the advantages of caffeine are well understood. However, others remain controversial. Gain clarity on what oral or topical caffeine can do for your skin, why, and how to handle this powerful…
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5 steps to avoid and erase scars
Now you have a surgical or traumatic skin wound to heal. And it may be in a not-so-hidden body location. Maybe on your face? All you hope is that it does not leave a scar. But do you know the exact steps to achieve that? Yes, scarless wound healing! It’s possible. Especially if what you…
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A thriving epidermis with azelaic acid
Do you wonder why azelaic acid is so effective in the management of acne and rosacea? And whether those are the only scenarios where it does a good job? Then you are in the right place. The power of azelaic acid goes well beyond diminishing the underlying inflammation of acne and rosacea-prone skin. It’s also…
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How to slow biological aging with pomegranate or raspberries
Do you regularly capitalize on the powers of putting the ellagitannins of pomegranate, walnuts, or raspberries into your body? Since recently, we know that, besides their inherent antioxidant ability, ellagitannins act as prebiotics and sources of antiaging postbiotics within our gut (which can also protect us from ultraviolet sunlight). Get yourself acquainted with the bodily…
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Sensitive skin: top 12 science-proven ingredients
Does your skin tend to feel tight, itchy, burning, or stinging when in touch with certain stimuli, such as personal care ingredients or too hot or cold weather strikes? Does it even develop a visible reaction (like redness or a rash)? Well, you are certainly not alone! Discover the best tips, skincare ingredients, and products…
María Monterrubio 