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Everything You Need to Know About Hyaluronic Acid | Byrdie

You may have noticed a lot of talk about hyaluronic acid lately, especially with many parts of the country experiencing a cold and dry winter. So what exactly is it, who needs it, and what does it do? Here's a rundown.

What is it?

Hyaluronic acid, also called hyaluronan, hyaluronate, or just HA, is a biopolymer that occurs naturally in the human body. Found mostly in joints, eyes, and connective...

Date: 2017-01-05 03:51:14

Will Eating (And Drinking) Collagen Give You Better Skin ...

by Faith Xue

Like BB cream and cloth face masks , Asia has once again spawned a skincare trend that's slowly making its way to the U.S. This one, however, is a bit less traditional: ingesting collagen. The reality is much less Hannibal Lector-y than you'd imagine (it isn't collagen from a living human being, for starters). However, it's not exactly the most traditional means in our quest for...

Date: 2017-01-05 03:43:44

Reviewed: La Prairie Anti-Aging Rapid Response Booster ...

by Deven Hopp

As beauty editors, we get bombarded with a ton of new products every day (we know--tough life). "Reviewed" is a new series where we report on some of the best products we've tried. Whether it's a drugstore lipstick that lasted all day, or a hand cream that saved us this winter, you'll find all of our favourites in this column. Enjoy!

La Prairie has pretty much secured its...

Date: 2017-01-05 03:34:12

This $6 Anti-Aging Serum Is the Biggest New Thing in ...

How much did you pay for your favorite anti-aging serum? My preferred glycolic acid-based serum costs $42. My antioxidant serum of choice costs $163. These are hefty prices, sure. But they're serums. Paying top dollar for high concentrations of anti-aging ingredients is just the way it goes, isn't it?

If you ask Toronto-based beauty brand Deciem, the answer will be a resounding no. According...

Ask a Biologist: Which Anti-Aging Ingredients Actually ...

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When it comes to skincare, there are as many philosophies as there are organized religions. There are the homeopaths and holistic gurus who preach the benefits of eating clean and using nontoxic products. There are the traditional dermatologists who believe anything can be fixed with the right drug prescription. There are popular over-the-counter brands who praise the market's trendiest anti-aging ingredients. And then there's everything else. For us, as much as we love the ideas and promises of certain ingredients, we don't always do our research to...

5 Drugstore Retinol Creams Your Skin Will Love | Byrdie

A potent form of vitamin A (and therefore a powerhouse antioxidant ), retinol may or may not be the buzziest skincare product that's NOT in your current arsenal , either because A) it can be darn expensive or B) you're just not sure what all the hype is all about.

Let's start by clearing the air. Simply put, retinol is a cosmetic ingredient that, when...

Date: 2017-01-05 03:28:23

Meet Arbutin: The Secret Skin-Brightener You’ve Never ...

Ready for some crazy news? In a recent study, researchers found that the number-one skin concern that made women appear older wasn't wrinkles. No, it was a much more surprising culprit: uneven skin tone, meaning age spots and ruddy skin texture actually age you more than fine lines and crow's feet. Here's the problem: Many products that promise to brighten, tone, and add luminosity can be too harsh or drying for those with sensitive skin--which is why we're about to blow your mind.

Allow us to introduce you to arbutin, the secret skin brightener you've never heard of....

Date: 2017-01-05 03:40:24

Is Your Sleep Position Unknowingly Aging You? | Byrdie

Considering you probably spend more of your time sleeping than you do frowning, sleep wrinkles could be aging you more than you know. Even worse, they're more difficult to treat. With expression wrinkles you can wear sunglasses to block UV exposure and prevent squinting, and you stop them right in their tracks with a quick Botox injection, but the only way to prevent sleep lines is to adjust your sleeping position.

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Sleeping on your stomach with your face smashed into the...

Date: 2017-01-05 03:39:15

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