Hydroquinone is a gold standard ingredient when it comes to depigmenting. It has antioxidant properties and reacts with the melanin present in the skin which stops its production. Hydroquinone is an effective de-pigmentation solution and is clinically used to treat hyperpigmentation or scars. Read more about the benefits of this ingredient.

Hydroquinone For Skincare : Benefits, Uses and Side-effects

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Combinations Of Hydroquinone With Other Ingredients

Conflicts Of Hydroquinone With Other Ingredients

Hydroquinone is a spot-lightener that decreases melanin formation in the skin, giving a lighter, brighter skin tone. It reduces dark spots and excess pigmentation and should be used with care and precaution. Using UV-blocking sunscreen with hydroquinone is advised.

Spot Lightener

HYDROQUINONE

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Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of the body? The skin protects your body from pathogens, heat, and cold. Understand its function in detail.

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Understanding your skin : Functions of the skin

What are free radicals? How do they impact your skin? Read this to find how you can protect your skin from the harmful effects of free radicals.

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What are Free Radicals and How They Damage Your Skin

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is also called hyaluronan. It is naturally occurring in the human body. It can hold a thousand times its weight in water.


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Everything you need to know about Hyaluronic Acid

Alpha arbutin is a natural, safe, and effective skin lightening agent. Find out how this inhibits tyrosinase activity and how to use it for better skin.

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What are the benefits of Alpha Arbutin for our skin?

Your skin is more than just being the outermost layer of your body. Read further to find out about skin anatomy - layers, functions and some common skin diseases

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Understanding Your Skin

Sunlight is sought after for sun-tanned skin and vitamin D. But excess exposure to sunlight can also lead to sun-damaged skin. Read this article to learn more.

Factors that affect your skin health : Sunlight

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Factors that affect your skin health: Sunlight

A healthy skin barrier is the key to fresh and glowing skin. Read on to know all that you need to know about your skin barrier and how to keep it healthy.

Skin Barrier : Definition and How to protect it

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What is Skin Barrier and How to protect it

How to know your skin type - it doesn’t get easier than this! Read on to know all about your skin type and how to take care of it in the best ways.

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What Skin Type Do You Have?

Wondering how important pH balance is for your skin? Read this guide on pH of skin products, maintaining pH & layering of skincare products.

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What is Skin PH ?

Humans can’t exist without body temperature regulation. Read on to understand more about thermoregulation and the role of the skin in maintaining body temperature.

How skin helps in body temperature regulation

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Understanding your skin : How skin helps in body temperature regulation

What is the epidermis? Why is it important for us? Click to know more about the five layers of the epidermis, their functions, skincare issues & how to protect them.

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Understanding Your Skin: Epidermis

You get optimal skin health with the right nutrition and essential vitamins for skin through what you eat. Read this to find out how.

How does nutrition play a role in Skin Health

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How Nutrition Plays a Role in Skin Health?

To better understand your skin’s needs, you should know more about the dermis layer of skin, the second and important layer. Click here to know about dermis. 

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Understanding Your Skin: Dermis

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a milder version of Vitamin C. If you are looking for a skincare product that brightens your skin as well as remove acne then Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is the right choice for you!

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Where does sodium ascorbyl phosphate rank as vitamin C derivative?

Find out how air pollution has become the worst contributor to skin disorders and what can be done for protecting skin from pollution and its effects.

Air Pollution : A threat to your skin's health

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Air Pollution: A Threat To Your Skin’s Health

Skin colour affects skin health in a variety of ways. Is this the first time you’ve heard about it? Read on to know more about the natural skin pigment, melanin.

How is Melanin a determinant of healthy skin?

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How Is Melanin A Determinant Of Healthy Skin?

In this article, we will learn about the importance of the skin cell renewal process, ways to battle acne, and how to increase skin cell turnover.

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Skin Cell Turnover: How To Give Yourself Healthier And Younger Skin

A complete skin care guide for people with oily skin who are accompanied by problems like greasy appearance, pores, dull skin, pimples, blackheads, and blemishes.

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Oily Skin : The Complete Guide

Vitamin E occurs naturally in 8 forms in plants as Alpha, beta, gamma & delta configurations of Tocopherol & Tocotrienol. Let’s just remember- Alpha-tocopherol, the most active form in our skin.  

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Vitamin E for Skincare :Benefits, Uses, Side Effects

Worried about your skin hygiene? Click to know everything about healthy skin, its signs, factors affecting its health & tips to maintain good skin.

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What do we mean when we say "Healthy Skin" ?

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Argireline is a peptide and is the ultimate wrinkle-fighting ingredient. It is the closest alternative for those who don't want to go under the needle.

Peptides

ARGIRELINE

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is also called hyaluronan. It is naturally occurring in the human body. It can hold a thousand times its weight in water.

Humectants

HYALURONIC ACID

Squalane is a highly effective emollient and natural antioxidant that helps reduce wrinkles, eliminate scars, reverse sun damage and help maintain soft and supple skin.

Emollients

SQUALANE

Pentavitin aka the 'hydration hero' is a plant derived hydrating agent that gives instant hydration for 72 hours. It penetrates deep into the skin and retains moisture, giving a soft skin & dewy look.

PENTAVITIN

Caffeine is an anti-inflammatory ingredient derived from the coffee cherry, green coffee, yerba mate. It is the prime ingredient in cellulite reducing creams and also increases blood flow.

Anti-inflammatory

CAFFEINE

Exfoliants

Mandelic acid is an AHA derived from almonds. It exfoliates the skin, promotes cell turnover, and brightens the skin.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids

MANDELIC ACID

Lactic acid is a mild yet potent exfoliant derived from lactose in milk. It prevents acne and also acts as a humectant.

LACTIC ACID

Glycolic acid is a chemical exfoliant that helps to clear pores, improve texture, reduce wrinkles, and make your skin look brighter.

GLYCOLIC ACID

Lavender Oil is derived from the Lavender plant. It helps combat bacterial and fungal infections. It is a potent ingredient for soothing skin and treating acne. Being an anti-oxidant it protects the skin against damage from free radicals.

Essential Oils

LAVENDER OIL

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient. It's an antioxidant that protects your skin from harmful free radicals.

Antioxidants

VITAMIN E

Rosehip Oil is an antioxidant and is rich in essential fatty acids. It plays a great role in protecting the skin against sun damage and reducing signs of aging.

ROSEHIP OIL

Bisabolol is a strong anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, and anti-microbial ingredient with antioxidant properties. It has a soothing effect on the skin and it also helps other beneficial ingredients penetrate deeper into the skin.

BISABOLOL

Salicylic acid is a naturally occuring and synthetically produced beta hydroxy acid used in skin treatment products.

Beta Hydroxy Acids

SALICYLIC ACID

Azelaic acid is an organic compound that is produced naturally by yeast. It is used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to fight acne and hyperpigmentation.