Category: Ingredient Focus

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan found throughout the body’s connective tissue and is a popular ingredient in skincare and make-up. It is

Many people are not exactly sure why they should use topical peptides as part of their regular anti-ageing skincare routine. In the simplest possible way,

Skin ageing is a complex process. There are essentially two major causes namely, Intrinsic, chronological ageing and Extrinsic environmental ageing. Chronic inflammation and the production

Between brightening dark spots and helping to protect against UV damage, there’s a lot Vitamin C can do for your skin. But the type of

Retinol, where it all Began. It all began in 1971 when Dr. Albert M Kligman, a famous Dermatologist at the University of Pennsylvania, USA, discovered

What does pH mean? The ‘p’ stands for potential and the ‘H’ for hydrogen and this is a measure of how acidic or alkaline the

Benefits of Vitamin A Vitamin A is still considered the Gold Standard of anti-ageing ingredients by Dermatologists worldwide. There are several derivatives of Vitamin A

One can start using Retinol from the onset of puberty. In puberty, males, as well as females, produce the male hormone testosterone and this works

What are the 3 most important factors to take into account when choosing your skincare products? Ingredients Performance Budget Dermastore® was the first online store

Upon visiting the NeoStrata® headquarters in Princeton USA in 2014, I had the privilege of meeting the two famous doctors who founded the NeoStrata® company

What is it? Niacinamide is a versatile ingredient that is able to address a variety of skin concerns. It is an advanced anti-ageing ingredient that

What are Growth Factors? Essentially, they are proteins secreted by all cell types. They regulate cellular growth, proliferation and differentiation under controlled conditions. They play

Cosmeceuticals are highly sophisticated skincare products with scientifically proven active ingredients which are formulated to make a difference to your skin and they are usually

Arbutin is a naturally occurring derivative of hydroquinone. It is believed to be one of the best alternatives to hydroquinone as it provides the skin-lightening

You could call antioxidants your internal bodyguards when it comes to preventing and protecting your skin and cells, literally from the inside out. They can