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Skin Care Library

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

Cholesterol in skin care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jul 16, 2023

What is cholesterol used for in skin care products? How does it contribute to barrier repair moisturizers? How does it help prevent trans-epidermal water loss? Is Cholesterol good for eczema or other damaged barrier conditions? Find out in today's blog all about cholesterol!

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Benzoyl Peroxide in Skin care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jun 27, 2023

What is Benzoyl peroxide? How does it treat acne so effectively? What are the side-effects of benzoyl peroxide and how can I avoid them in my daily regimen? This blog covers all the big questions around benzoyl peroxide so you can get the tools you need to find the best custom skin care regimen for you!

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Tyrosinase Inhibitors To Lighten Skin

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jun 26, 2023

Tyrosinase inhibitors are the best skin lightening products. What is tyrosinase and how do tyrosinase inhibitors help treat dark spots and hyperpigmentation? Which of these ingredients are the strongest?

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What is the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board (CIR)?

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jun 15, 2023

What is the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board? What do they do? Are they trustworthy? Where do they get their funding and is their research available to the public? Find out why the CIR is considered one of the most trustworthy sources of safety verification in skin care!

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Salicylic acid in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jun 08, 2023

What is salicylic acid? How does it make your skin feel smooth? How do chemical peels work and are they all the same? Find out if salicylic acid products are right for your Baumann Skin Type in today's blog all about salicylic acid!

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Glycolic Acid in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Jun 05, 2023

What is glycolic acid? How is it used in skin care products? Which skin types should use glycolic acid? Are they used in more than just peels? Find out all this and more about glycolic acid in today's blog!

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Resveratrol in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on May 22, 2023

What is Resveratrol? What does it do for the skin? What are all the different benefits? Find out all about resveratrol, the clean, sustainable skin care ingredient to see if it's the right antioxidant for your custom regimen!

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CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on May 17, 2023

What is Coenzyme Q10? Is it the same thing as ubiquinone? What benefits does it have in skin care? Why is it one of the most popular and common ingredients in skin care products? Find this out and a lot more on CoQ10 in skin care here!

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Eucalyptus Oil in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on May 11, 2023

What is eucalyptus oil used for in skin care? Why is it such an effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredient in skin care? What kinds of concerns are there around eucalyptus oil? Is it toxic when applied topically? Find out all of this and more in today's blog all about eucalyptus oil!

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Safflower Oil in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on May 10, 2023

What is safflower oil used for in skin care? Why is it considered such a good moisturizing ingredient? Does safflower oil cause acne? Does it treat inflammation? Find out all of this and more in today's blog all about safflower oil!

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Peppermint Oil in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on May 09, 2023

What is peppermint oil used for in skin care? Is it safe? Is it good at treating dark spots or acne? What are the active compounds of peppermint oil? Find out all of this and more here to level up your skin care knowledge!

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Chamomile in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on May 04, 2023

What is Chamomile extract used for in skin care products? Why is it not considered the safest ingredient in skin care? Is it right for your skin? What kinds of treatments include chamomile extract? Find out all this and more in our blog all about chamomile!

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