A CLOSER LOOK AT TOFU ARBUTIN SOAPs SKIN BENEFITS TOFU has been shown to improve hyperpigmentation, elasticity, and moisture in the skin.In laboratory studies, soy has been shown to stimulate collagen synthesis and initiate the skin’s process of repairing elastin. ARBUTIN reduces pigmentation in the skin and has been used as a skin-lightening agent since the 1960s. Currently arbutin is combined with other active ingredients in skin-care regimens to treat dark patches from sun exposure, freckles, liver spots and age spots. ARGAN OIL - dubbed as the LIQUID GOLD of MOROCCO, due to its natural complex mixture of compounds including fatty acids, polyphenols, antioxidants, carotenoids and high level of Vitamin E all helping hydrate skin, protect it from the effect of harsh weather, and fight signs of aging. LICORICE can help reduce the appearance of age spots and dark areas of hyperpigmentation on skin. It contains an active compound called “glabridin,” which inhibits the enzyme that causes skin to darken in response to sun exposure. A natural skin whitening agent, glabridin helps decrease the production of melanin and rebalance skin cells. Licorice extract may also help diminish dark under-eye circles, and darkened areas caused by scars. Though the anti-inflammatory and whitening properties are the most attractive qualities in licorice for skin care, the extract also has powerful antioxidants that help protect the skin from free-radical induced damage, as well as “licochalcone,” which helps control oil production, making this a good ingredient for those with acne-prone skin. Licorice also has a good reputation as being helpful for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, relieving symptoms of itching, swelling, and redness. KOJIC ACID works to stop the production of melanin in your skin. Melanin is the substance that gives your skin its pigment, and the more you have, the darker your skin will be. Age spots, sun spots and spots related to melasma and hyperpigmentation generally contain more melanin than the surrounding healthy skin. GLYCOLIC ACID is an exfoliator. It safely removes the outer layer of dead skin cells on the surface your skin, bring fresh new skin to the surface. This is beneficial for those who are looking for ingredients that help with anti-aging. Glycolic acid can also help lighten discoloration of the skin, such as sun spots or age spots and help those with acne-prone and blackhead-prone skin. AZELAIC ACID is naturally antibacterial which makes it a great treatment for acne. When applied topically, it reduces the growth of bacteria in a follicle, helps to reduce inflammation and remove dead skin cells to prevent future acne breakouts. Azelaic Acid can be used on just about any skin type, including sensitive, as it has the ability to reduce inflammation. Anyone with rosacea, especially those with acne rosacea, will find it makes an excellent treatment for calming and soothing their inflamed skin.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 01:06:04 +0000
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