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Skin Care Library

Learn about the best ingredients for your Baumann Skin Type® on the Skin Care library.

Panthenol in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Sep 20, 2023

Panthenol is a popular humectant, anti-inflammatory ingredient that can be found in numerous products from moisturizers to cleansers. Check out today's blog on panthenol to see if this ingredients is right for your Baumann Skin Type!

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Ceramides in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Sep 18, 2023

What are ceramides? How do they work? Are there any side-effects or concerns associated with ceramide products? Find out all about this fundamental lipid that's crucial to skin barrier health!

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Matrixyl (KTTKS) in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Sep 01, 2023

Matrixyl is one of the most popular anti-aging peptides to reduce wrinkles and improve skin firmness. It is made up of the amino acids lysine, threonine, threonine, lysine, and serine attached to a fatty acid called palmitic acid. This combination is abbreviated as Pal-KTTKS. The palmitic acid helps the peptide absorb into the skin better.

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Thiamidol in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Aug 29, 2023

What is Thiamidol? What is it made of? How does it lighten the skin? Find out all this and more in today's blog on the fascinating, up and coming ingredient, Thiamidol.

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PAR-2 Blockers To Lighten Skin and Even Skin Tone

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Aug 01, 2023

Protease activated receptor 2 (PAR-2) is a receptor that can be blocked to lighten skin color. Learn how to include PAR-2 blockers in your skincare routine to lighten dark spots and erase melasma.

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Vitamin E in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jul 31, 2023

What is vitamin E used for in skin care? What are the various types of vitamin E, and why is a-tocopherol the most common variety in skin care? How does vitamin E express its antioxidant benefits? What kind of products is it used it? Find out all of this and more in today's blog all about vitamin E!

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Penetration and Skin Absorption of Ingredients

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jul 31, 2023

How fast do skin care products like creams and serums penetrate into skin? The speed of skin absorption depends on what ingredients are in the skin care product, strength of the skin barrier, humidity levels, and temperature of the skin.

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Glycerin (Glycerol) in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jul 31, 2023

What is Glycerin? Glycerin (also called Glycerol) is one of the most common humectant moisturizing ingredients in skin care. Find out all about how it works, how it moves through the skin, and what kinds of consideration to make before using it in your custom skin care regimen.

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Cucumber Extract in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jul 31, 2023

What is cucumber used for in skin care? How does it treat acne? Is it acidic or alkaline, and what difference does that make? In today's blog all about cucumber extract we take a look at the specific active compounds and mechanisms that give cucumber extract its beneficial properties.

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Caffeine in skin care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jul 31, 2023

What is caffeine used for in skin care? What mechanisms does it use to contribute anti-inflammatory effects on the skin? How does caffeine interact with free radicals on the skin? Is it an anti-aging ingredients? Does it have any antimicrobial properties? Find out all of this, and more in today's blog all about caffeine!

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What is the Environmental Working Group (EWG)?

By Leslie Baumann on Jul 30, 2023

What is the Environmental Working Group? is their research reliable? Who works there and how can I check their work? Find out all about the EWG here!

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Antiaging Ingredients in Skincare: Dictionary and List

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jul 30, 2023

Complete list of antiaging ingredients in skin care products. All antiaging ingredient categories are listed in this antiaging ingredient dictionary to help you find the best antiaging ingredients. This blog discusses scientifically proven antiaging ingredients and anti-wrinkle and firming ingredients in serums and creams. We also include natural antiaging ingredients and antiaging oils.

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