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Beyond the Basics: Shining a Light on Lesser-Known Skincare Ingredients
Skincare Science Dr Emmaline Ashley Skincare Science Dr Emmaline Ashley

Beyond the Basics: Shining a Light on Lesser-Known Skincare Ingredients

You’ve heard of your hyaluronic acid, your Vitamin Cs, and of course your retinoids. But there are a wealth of other skincare ingredients out there. Today, we’re going to highlight some of the lesser-know ingredients in skincare, including lactobionic acid, hypochlorous acid, pyruvic acid, ferulic acid, and phytic acid.

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Hypochlorous Acid: Skincare’s Secret Weapon
Skincare Science Dr Emmaline Ashley Skincare Science Dr Emmaline Ashley

Hypochlorous Acid: Skincare’s Secret Weapon

What is all the buzz around hypochlorous acid? 

Find out about this great skincare ingredient - how it's a powerhouse at killing microbes and reducing skin inflammation, all while being extreme gentle and soothing for your skin!

We've known about it for a century, it's something our own white blood cells make to protect our bodies, and it's only in recent years some clever chemists have been able to synthesise the chemical and make it stable enough to use in skincare.

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