The main categories of skincare cosmetic ingredients can be found in this cosmeceutical skin care ingredient dictionary. There is a list of cosmetic ingredients to click and learn more. Cosmetic ingredients are divided into categories based on their skin benefits.

There are many skin types. What are the different skin types? What skin typing system do dermatologists use? This article discussed all of the basic skin types, the Baumann Skin Types, and the Fitzpatrick skin types. signs and symptoms of each skin type will be reviewed.

Preventing wrinkles is much better than waiting to treat them. Dermatologists like me call this prejuvenation of the skin. Join me as I discuss which treatments, lifestyle and skincare recommendations I give my patients in sunny Miami. Getting started on consistent skin aging prevention techniques in your 20s and 30s and even earlier will save you from needing many cosmetic procedures in the future.

A dermatologist provides shaving advice for men on optimizing their face washing and shaving routine. Tips given on shave products, proper razor selection, and aftercare based on beard coarseness and skin sensitivity. Guidance provided on whether to shave before or after showering.

This skincare dictionary is a glossary of definitions of skin care terms used in the beauty industry. This guide will teach you the nomenclature and medical terms used by dermatologists to describe skincare and skincare routines. Whether you are a beginner or a Skin Care Guru , this guide will help you find dermatological terms, beauty trends, and buzzwords used to describe skincare products, skin types and skin concerns.

There is no perfect age to begin using anti-aging products. You cannot begin too soon. This article discusses why to start anti-aging skin care early and what happens if you begin at a young age. The best age to begin antiaging moisturizers depends upon many things and differs from person to person. Genetics, lifestyle habits, diet, stress levels, consumption of fruits and vegetables, vitamin use, hormones, and sleep patterns all contribute to aging skin . ...

Skin Color is predominately determined by the amounts of two types of melanin: eumelanin and pheomelanin. This blog explains how melanin is made, types of melanin, how melanin is made, and how skin lighteners work to reduce melanin and lighten skin. This will help you understand how skin lighteners work.

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.

This Retinol Strength Chart will help you understand retinol percentages, compare strengths of retinoids, and find the strongest retinol over the counter and prescription strength retinoids.

Retinoids can cause dermatitis, especially when you first begin them. If you do not get irritated, is the retinol working? What are common symptoms vs an allergy.

When should you apply retinol in your skin care routine? You should always use retinol at night because sunlight makes retinol ineffective. We discuss skin care routine order and when to use a moisturizer and serum with retinol and other retinoids. We also discuss which ingredients should be used before and after retinol.

How are skin care ingredients named? What is an INCI name? Why were INCI named developed? Do all countries use the same skin care ingredient labels on product labels?