Avene Cleanance Women Smoothing Night Cream 30 ml

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Exactly what it sounds: nice smelling stuff put into cosmetic products so that the end product also smells nice. If that would not be enough, it's also an excellent solvent, and it's a regular not only on the ingredients lists of make-ups but also on makeup removers. At the same time, it also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives, such as the nowadays super commonly used phenoxyethanol. They concluded that " at week 18, a significant reduction of the wrinkle and roughness features was observed with both retinaldehyde and retinoic acid. Its brilliant…i have suffered with acne from the age of 14 and have tried almost every cream on the market to try and tame it and nothing really hits the spot like this one….

A large sugar molecule (aka polysaccharide) that's used as a gelling agent and comes from brown seaweed. Meet the recommended dermatologist regimen to be used in conjunction with acne medications and treatments. The TL;DR version is that retinoids are the royal family of skincare with tretinoin being the king, the only FDA-approved ingredient to treat the signs of photoaging. Also, works well to fill in fine lines and wrinkles and give skin a plump look (of course that is only temporary, but still, it's nice). Great natural moisturizer and skin-identical ingredient that plays an important role in skin hydration and general skin health.INCI is a list of the standardized and internationally accepted names used in the declaration of ingredients on cosmetic and personal care products. If we go with our royal family analogy, Retinal is Prince William, directly next in line to the throne. Yes, you are right, Retinal is the intermediate step between retinoic acid and retinol, meaning it needs only one conversion step to become active in the skin. A high-molecular-weight silicone elastomer (rubber-like elastic material) that is usually blended with a base silicone fluid (such as dimethicone or cyclopentasiloxane) to give the formula a silky smooth feel and to act as a thickening agent. It’s a solid white stuff that’s very alkaline and used in small amounts to adjust the pH of the product and make it just right.

It makes your skin feel nice and smooth (emollient), stabilizes oil-water mixes and gives body to them. A super common, waxy, white, solid stuff that helps water and oil to mix together, gives body to creams and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth. Most often, it comes to the formula coupled with two fatty alcohol friends, Arachidyl and Behenyl alcohol, to make up an emulsifier trio trade named Montanov 202. The big difference is supposed to be that chemical agents absorb UV-light while physical agents reflect it like a bunch of mini umbrellas on top of the skin.An emollient and natural moisturizer that can be found also in the sebum (oily stuff our skin produces).

The cosmetic industry is, of course, really trying to solve this problem and the best solution so far is using nanoparticles. It's definitely one of the best UV-filter agents we have today, especially in the US where new-generation Tinosorb filters are not (yet) approved. An ingredient that is created from the attachment of the water-loving sugar molecule, glucose, and an oil-loving 20 carbon long fatty chain.Retinol is like a grandkid, it has to be converted (through two steps) in the skin to become retinoic acid. Btw, Xanthan gum is all natural, a chain of sugar molecules (polysaccharide) produced from individual sugar molecules ( glucose and sucrose) via fermentation. The main concern with nanoparticles is that they are so tiny that they are absorbed into the skin more than we want them (ideally sunscreen should remain on the surface of the skin).

Interestingly, in both groups, the results were less significant at week 44, so it might be a good idea to have a retinoid break from time to time? The itsy-bitsy Nano-sized particles improve both spreadability and reduce the whitish tint a lot, but unfortunately, it also introduces new health concerns. All in all, Titanium Dioxide is a famous sunscreen agent and for good reason, it gives broad spectrum UV protection (best at UVB and UVA II), it's highly stable, and it has a good safety profile. Anyway, it doesn't matter if it reflects or absorbs, Titanium Dioxide is a pretty awesome sunscreen agent for two main reasons: it gives a nice broad spectrum coverage and it's highly stable. A thick, high molecular weight silicone that is usually diluted in another, lighter silicone fluid (like dimethicone or cyclopentasiloxane).I’m in my mid-twenties and while my days of acne and breakouts aren’t fully behind me, aging is also becoming a top concern for me. Regular sized Titanium Dioxide also has a great safety profile, it's non-irritating and is pretty much free from any health concerns (like estrogenic effect worries with some chemical filters). It's often paired with glyceryl stearate - the two together form a super effective emulsifier duo that's salt and acid tolerant and works over a wide pH range.