Tag: Aging prevention
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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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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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Why you should use retinoids in the summer
doubts about the potential advantages & disadvantages of using topical products with retinol or other retinoids in the summer? Get clarity on that: learn how retinoids work in your skin, why they can be incredibly beneficial (especially when the sun is brighter), and in what cases you might need to think twice before introducing them…
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Can you stop stress from turning your hair grey?
Last updated: August 26, 2022 What causes hair greying? Hair greying has to do not only with your genetics and hair biology. As with the rest of the skin cells, environmental stressors can also harm your hair melanocytes (the pigment-producing cells inside your hair follicles). Damaged hair melanocytes might stop producing pigment or die. Both…
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Preserve your skin collagen for life
Too many wellness approaches claim to prevent skin aging through the increase of cutaneous collagen. Which are myths and which are true? Get acquainted with how collagen gets produced and destroyed in your skin and be able to discern what you can do and what works.
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Temporal pressure for non-invasive skin delivery
A simple controlled-pressure device induces deep skin penetration of bioactive molecules that would otherwise require the help of aggressive chemicals or sophisticated equipment. Would you take it in as part of your regular skincare tool-kit?
María Monterrubio 