Category: Limitless Formulas
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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Smoothly kickstart retinoids
Discover why some skincare products with retinoids are more reliable and yield higher skin benefits than others. Learn the proper approach to introduce a topical retinoid confidently and painlessly into your routine, even if you have sensitive skin. Enjoy mastering retinoids and their skin health and youth-boosting properties!
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How much does blue light hurt your skin?
The blue light from our smart devices happens to be a real trend in the skincare market nowadays. But, is this the blue light that should concern ourselves the most? Maybe not. Get to learn the differential impact of the distinct types of light on your skin and the only formulations that can get you…
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Topical niacinamide: What to expect, when, and why?
Let’s learn what skincare products with the active ingredient niacinamide can deliver on their promises, when, and why.
María Monterrubio 