New skincare ingredients pop up all the time, one particular compound has garnered attention for its outstanding protective and rejuvenating characteristics – Ectoin. Derived from microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments…

Peptides, often referred to as the building blocks of life, play a pivotal role in various biological processes, and their integration into skincare routines has opened new avenues for achieving youthful and glowing skin…

Retinoids are a big family of compounds that are derivatives of vitamin A that are made naturally or synthetically. Over-the-counter versions are commonly labeled "retinol" but also retinyl palmitate, retinaldehyde, and retinyl acetate. Prescription strength is retinoic acid, tretinoin, and isotretinoin. 

There are two main reasons people use retinoids - aging and acne. So it's common for people to use retinoids during their teenage years to treat their acne.

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