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Avobenzone

There are two types of sunscreen, chemical and physical. Physical sunscreens such as zinc oxide often congest your skin, leave a white cast and reduce the lasting power of make-up. This is where ch...

Airless Packaging: Why is it important?

Medical-grade active ingredients break down in the presence of air and light. Dispensing products from non-airless packaging lets air in, causing these important ingredients to begin deteriorating...

Managing Reactions

DermExcel products are formulated with proven medical-grade active ingredients. When actively and effectively treating conditions such as Acne, Aging, and Pigmentation certain reactions are to b...

How Sensitizing Ingredients Hurt Skin

How Sensitizing Ingredients Hurt Skin Sensitizing, harsh, abrasive, and fragrant ingredients are bad for skin - really, really bad. Daily application of skincare products that contain sensitizing ...

Starting A New Skincare Regimen That Includes Active Ingredients

What to expect when trying out a new skincare routine with active ingredients.1. There’s a difference between normal skin reactions and allergic reactions. Whether your skin is happy with the new...

The Role Of Retinoids

  The general consensus amongst dermatologists is to start using retinol products for anti-aging reasons in your 20s. From evening out skin tone and texture to boosting radiance and preventing ble...

Can Niacinamide and Vitamin C Be Used Together?

Can Niacinamide and Vitamin C Be Used Together? Myth-busting! What the internet says: Combining Niacinamide and Vitamin C neutralize the effectiveness of both ingredients and might create a sub...

Do Collagen Supplements Help My Skin?

Since decreased collagen production leads to signs of aging, many companies have marketed expensive drinkable and other forms of oral collagen as an anti-aging solution. Medical specialists explai...

Ingredient Focus: Niacinamide

Niacinamide does it all: reduces fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots and red blotchiness, and increases elasticity.

Cosmetics vs. Cosmeceuticals

The term Cosmeceuticals refers to cosmetics with pharmaceutical benefits.