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INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

Ogni ingrediente cosmetico spiegato: nome INCI, come agisce sulla pelle e in quali prodotti si trova.

Hyaluronic acid: high or low molecular weight—how to choose
Hyaluronic acid: high or low molecular weight—how to choose
Hydrates and plumps, but not all hyaluronic acids are the same: high- and low-molecular-weight forms act at different depths. How to choose based on your needs.
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Beeswax in cosmetics: what is it used for and how is it used?
Beeswax in cosmetics: what is it used for and how is it used?
Beeswax forms a film that locks in moisture and gives formulas structure. What it is really used for, why it is not an anti-wrinkle ingredient, and how it is used in cosmetics.
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Kudzu: what it is, what it’s used for, and the difference from kuzu
Kudzu: what it is, what it’s used for, and the difference from kuzu
Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) is rich in isoflavones with antioxidant and phytoestrogenic activity. How it acts on the skin, why it is of interest during menopause, and where to find it.
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Shea Butter: properties and benefits for cosmetics
Shea Butter: properties and benefits for cosmetics
Rich in fatty acids and unsaponifiables, shea butter is one of the most widely used emollients in cosmetics. How it works on the skin barrier and which skin types it is best suited to.
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Lycopene for the skin: properties, studies, and how to use it
Lycopene for the skin: properties, studies, and how to use it
Lycopene is one of the most extensively studied antioxidants for combating photoaging. What the studies really say, the difference between oral intake and topical use, and how to incorporate it into your routine.
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Bulbine frutescens: the plant-based collagen booster
Bulbine frutescens: the plant-based collagen booster
Bulbine frutescens extract stimulates the production of high-quality collagen, not just its quantity. How it works, what the data show, and which LeLang formulas contain it.
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Salicylic acid: what is it used for and how is it used?
Salicylic acid: what is it used for and how is it used?
What is salicylic acid used for? Unlike other exfoliants, it is oil-soluble: it penetrates the pore and dissolves the sebum plug. How to use it and at what concentrations.
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Mandelic acid: what it is used for, how to use it, and how often
Mandelic acid: what it is used for, how to use it, and how often
Among the alpha hydroxy acids, it has the largest molecule: it penetrates slowly and is the best tolerated. What percentage should you use it at, how often, and why is it the only AHA that can also be used in summer?
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