Ingredients explained

22 Mrz 2024 Skincare Comment

Natural Moisturizing Factors – What are they? | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER Hydrated skin is really important for optimal barrier function and exfoliation, and I bet you already know that humectants play an important role in achieving that. But while you might be familiar with Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin already, have you heard of Natural Moisturizing Factors? Today I want to talk about what they are, where they come from and…

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Everything you need to know about the benefits of Kojic Acid in skincare

23 Feb 2024 Skincare Comment

Kojic Acid – the benefits in skincare explained | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER Kojic Acid – I mentioned it in my post about the ten best ingredients to fight hyperpigmentation, and because we haven’t done that already, today we will take a closer look at where it comes from, how it works in the skin, what the benefits and risks of using it are and what you should look for when you buy a…

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The benefits of Licorice Root extract in skincare explained

06 Okt 2023 Skincare Comment

The benefits of Licorice Root Extract for hyperpigmentation explained | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER In my recent blogpost on the 10 best ingredients to fight hyperpigmentation I realized that two mentioned didn’t have a dedicated video yet – Licorice Root Extract and Kojic Acid. (More info: The ten best ingredients to fight hyperpigmentation) Time to change that, especially now that many of us are struggling with leftover pigmentation from our summer holidays, starting with Licorice…

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Blonde woman looking doubtful at a snail

30 Jun 2023 Skincare 2 comments

The benefits of snail mucin in skincare explained | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER Snail Mucin – I admit, I wasn’t much of a fan when I first heard about it, which was several years ago. That was solely based on my experiences as a child when having a snail set onto your face was a dare commonly used, and little did I know back then that there would be actual snail facials in which…

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Are there benefits of using Green Tea Extract in your skincare?

24 Mrz 2023 Skincare 7 comments

All the benefits of Green Tea Extract in skincare | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR, OTHERS PURCHASED MYSELF AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER Drinking green tea is said to be the secret to a long and healthy life due to its inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, but is the same true for topical application of Green Tea Extract in your skincare products? And why is it usually Green Tea you find in your skincare, not black or herbal? What is it…

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The benefits of panthenol in skincare explained

24 Feb 2023 Skincare 10 comments

The benefits of Panthenol in skincare | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PURCHASED MYSELF AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER What if I told you that there is an ingredient you have most likely been using for years that is moisturizing, anti inflammatory, helps repair the skin barrier and can even help with wound healing through fibroblast activation? I am talking about Panthenol or Provitamin B5 that you’ll find in many products ranging from nappy cream to the La Roche Posay Cicaplast…

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Everything you need to know about Ceramides in skincare

18 Nov 2022 Skincare 7 comments

Ceramides in skincare – benefits and side effects | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER It is the time of the year again when the heating is on, the winds are cold and our skin gets drier and drier. And the solution you are offered basically everywhere? Ceramides! Not only in a heavy cream, no, you can now get your Ceramides in various different textures – more on that later. But what are Ceramides, what do they do and do you really need them? Let’s…

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Everything you need to know about Azelaic Acid in skincare

14 Okt 2022 Skincare 2 comments

Azelaic Acid in skincare – Everything you need to know | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: PRODUCTS MENTIONED AT THE END OF THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER I did a blogpost on the Do’s and Don’ts for rosacea skincare a while ago, and in this video I mentioned Azelaic Acid and its benefits for the skin. (More info: The best skincare tips for rosacea skin) Now Azelaic Acid is not only for those of us suffering from rosacea, but can be helpful in acne,…

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Are there benefits of fermented ingredients in skincare?

13 Mai 2022 Skincare 15 comments

Are there benefits to using fermented ingredients in skincare? | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER Fermented ingredients have been used in Korean Beauty for centuries (and fermentation as means to preserve food is popular in many parts of the world, think Kimchi vs Sauerkraut), but the increased research on the skin microbiome and the attempt to incorporate what we learned into skincare has made people quite interested in what they actually have to offer in terms of benefits.…

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The role of Polyhydroxy Acids (PHA) in skincare

12 Nov 2021 Skincare 8 comments

What are PHA – The role of polyhydroxyacids in skincare | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST WERE PURCHASED BY ME. LINKS USED MIGHT BE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER Every now and then a seemingly new ingredient gets the spotlight and gets featured in more and more products. Take PHA for example, also known as polyhydroxy acids. After years of everyone talking about Glycolic, Lactic and Salicylic Acid, suddenly PHA made an appearance in Allure magazine, in The Inkey List products and in guides on how to exfoliate sensitive skin.…

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