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AHA, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Apple Skin Care, Apples, Malic Acid, Malus, Malus Domestica, National Apple Day -

Happy National Apple Day! Did you know that MALIC ACID, one of the milder alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) is derived from apples. Malic acid is one of the larger dicarboxylic acid molecules. It does not penetrate as deep as the glycolic or lactic acid, making it a gentler alpha hydroxy acid option, great even for the most sensitive skin. Malic acid primarily works as an outermost epidermal layer exfoliant. It is nourishing for the skin and is most beneficial in improving the appearance of uneven skin texture, skin discoloration, and refining pore clarity & size. An apple a day will peel your wrinkles away 🍎 IN...

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CLO, Cod Liver Oil, Cod Liver Oil in Skin Care, oligopeptides, Peptides, Vitamin D, Vitamin D Skin Care -

Have you heard?!?! Now that summer is over your skin is craving Vitamin D like never before to maintain that summer glow. Vitamin D is naturally synthesized by the body when we’re exposed to UV light, but a Vitamin D deficiency is very common among many people, especially during the colder months. If you are Vitamin D deficient you do need to take a nutritional supplement as per your Doctor’s orders, but as far as your skin is concerned, Nature Pure can help. Vitamin D is a powerhouse skin care ingredient! Key benefits include: Soothing & Anti-Inflammatory Promotes Cell Turnover...

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dermaxyl, matrixyl, oligopeptides, peptides, regestril, regin -

Peptides are most commonly known for boosting collagen production. Based on studies, peptides promote skin elasticity & firmness, increase microcirculation, strengthen capillaries & boost cell metabolism. There are various types of peptides. To simplify, peptides are amino acid chains, which are essentially proteins, but over time the aging process causes protein & cell degradation. According to a study presented in Paris, France at the 20th World Congress of Dermatology in 2002, we can confirm that peptides are pretty awesome! They proved that when it comes to diminishing fine lines & wrinkles, peptide efficacy is comparable to that of retinol, but...

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lip treatment, lipcare, lips -

2 Essential Tips for Healthy Luscious Lips, but FIRST…its important to understand lip basics. Lips have the fewest layers of skin than anywhere else on the body causing them to be quite transparent. Evidently, the red pigment we see is actually the pigment created by all of the vessels and capillaries that we see right through the mucus membrane. Why is it that your lips are so prone to dryness, especially during the colder months? 3 Reasons Why Lips Get Dry The skin on the lips is thinner than anywhere else on the body, making it more susceptible to dryness....

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lycopene, tomato skin care, tomotoes -

A juicy tomato 🍅 is more than just a delicious fruit, often recognized as a vegetable.  The significant concentration of LYCOPENE in tomatoes makes it indispensable in the fight against aging & wrinkles.    Lycopene is known for its natural red pigment. It is a powerhouse antioxidant responsible for blocking the effects of free radicals & improving overall wellness.   Antioxidants are best known to help preserve & prevent the risk of many diseases, including cancer. The deeper the color of a fruit or vegetable, the higher is it's antioxidant content. The many varying colors of the harvest simply means a wider...

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