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Skin Care Library

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

Benzene and Benzoyl Peroxide: What you need to know

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Mar 07, 2024

Concerning headlines on Benzoyl Peroxide The skincare industry is facing a pivotal moment with the recent revelation about benzoyl peroxide...

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The Science of Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Mar 05, 2024

Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a common skin care ingredient used in moisturizers, lip, balms, sunscreens and more. Find out the science of this ingredient, and whether it's right for your Baumann Skin Type! Take the quiz for free today!

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Skin Types

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Mar 05, 2024

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.

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Best Peels for Aging Skin

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Mar 03, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, Dr. Leslie Baumann explains the transformative power of facial peels for combating the signs of aging. Uncover the benefits of chemical, enzyme, and mechanical exfoliation, and delve into the effectiveness of key ingredients like TCA, glycolic, and lactic acid. Learn how these peels stimulate collagen production, leading to smoother, more radiant skin, and discover safe at-home options for achieving a rejuvenated complexion with fewer fine lines and wrinkles.

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Gluten-free Skincare and Cosmetics

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Mar 03, 2024

This article discusses wheat and gluten in skincare. Can they cause a problem if used topically if you are gluten sensitive? If you have celiac disease, what skincare ingredients should you avoid. Find out everything you need to know about gluten-free skincare and cosmetics.

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Over Exfoliated Skin: What To Do When You Scrub Too Much

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Feb 27, 2024

This article discusses what to do if you over-exfoliate your skin and why it is not good to use too many exfoliants in your skin care routine. We also explain how to heal over exfoliated skin.

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Parabens, FDA Regulation, and Clean Beauty Standards

By Marcha Isabelle Chaudry, Esq. on Feb 27, 2024

Cosmetic attorney Marcha Isabelle Chaudry, Esq. Unravels the controversy of parabens in skin care in today's blog! Tune in to our new series of blogs all about the laws and regulations behind the most common skin care ingredients!

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NAD in Skincare: Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Feb 25, 2024

NAD is a form of Vitamin B3 found in skincare, injections, and supplements. Do NAD face creams really work? This blog discusses the science of NAD and what it does for your skin. NAD one of the top antiaging ingredients for skin right now. Learn why.

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The JNK Gene and Skin Health

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Feb 23, 2024

The JNK gene, crucial in cell response to stress, plays a pivotal role in skin aging. Its activation, linked to oxidative stress, accelerates aging signs like wrinkles. Understanding its impact is vital for developing targeted skincare solutions that combat aging by mitigating oxidative stress and promoting skin health.

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The Science of Zinc Oxide in Skin Care

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Feb 23, 2024

Zinc oxide is the most common ingredient in mineral sunscreens. Find out the science of this ubiquitous and beneficial skin care ingredient here!

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Skincare Myth: Flax Seed is Natural Botox

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Feb 20, 2024

Is Flax Seed Natural Botox? Lately, there's been a lot of buzz on social media about using flax seed masks as a "natural alternative" to Botox injections. A...

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Best Skincare for Forehead Wrinkles

By Dr. Leslie Baumann on Feb 20, 2024

I treat forehead wrinkles with Botox every day in my busy dermatology practice in Miami. I have found in my 25 years as a dermatologist that you erase forehead wrinkles...

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