Enzymes in Skincare
Lipase and protease enzymes aid in dead skin cell exfoliation, reduction of oils, unclogging pores, and improving overall skin texture.
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We’re passionate about skin health education. Skin Notes is a collection of articles that focus on skincare concerns, ingredients, technologies and more.
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Vitamin E in Skincare
Vitamin E is a powerful natural antioxidant that helps protect the product formulation and to protect skin from the adverse effects of free radicals.
Introducing Prequel’s New Pre-Gleanse Cleansing Oil: Perfect for Double Cleansing
Prequel’s latest launch, the Pre-Gleanse Cleansing Oil, will certainly become a fan favorite for those who double cleanse. As an essential first step in a skincare lineup, our anhydrous cleansing oil was specifically designed to gently, yet effectively, remove makeup, sunscreen, and excess oils while leaving skin balanced and refreshed.
High Oleic Oil Blend in Skincare
Our High Oleic Oil Blend is a blend of rice bran oil, cica oil and sunflower oil that provides occlusive barrier protection to help prevent moisture loss.
Vitamin F in Skincare
Vitamin F is a soothing essential fatty acid blend that supports the skin barrier to help calm visible skin irritation and redness.
How Prequel's New Gleanser + SA Differs from Gleanser
Formulated with salicylic acid, a well studied ingredient that is beneficial for the skin, our new Gleanser + SA cleanser performs on the skin to disrupt the glue between skin cells which promotes gentle exfoliation and encourages cellular renewal for smoother, clearer looking skin.
Salicylic Acid in Skincare
Salicylic acid is a well studied BHA that exfoliates to encourage the shedding of top layer skin cells to help reveal younger and smoother looking skin. Used as a cosmetic ingredient as well as an OTC active for acne management.
Glycerin in Skincare
Glycerin is a cosmetic ingredient and OTC skin protectant that has been well studied and is widely used as a humectant. It is known for its ability to improve skin hydration, enhance cutaneous elasticity, and restore the epidermal barrier.
Zinc PCA in Skincare
Zinc PCA is a zinc salt combined with L-PCA, a natural moisturizing factor (NMF), known to help normalize sebum production as well as delivering beneficial hydration.
Succinic Acid in Skincare
Succinic acid is a type of gentle facial acid that helps visually brighten the skin. It also has soothing and antioxidant benefits. Succinic acid has been compared in it's function to hyaluronic acid.
Glycolic Acid Vs. Vitamin C - Which Is Right For You?
Vitamin C and glycolic acid are both effective skin brighteners, but they work differently. Glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), exfoliates the skin, removing dead cells and revealing a brighter complexion. Vitamin C, with its strong antioxidant properties helps neutralize free radicals and stimulate collagen production, thus leading to a more even skin tone.
Ectoin Vs. Niacinamide - Which Is Right For You?
Both ectoin and niacinamide support the skin barrier - though they work differently to do so. Ectoin supports the skin barrier by binding moisture to the skin and creating a film on the skin that prevents water loss. Niacinamide helps to facilitate the production of ceramides and elastin, two critical parts of the skin barrier; it helps support the skin's natural shield.
Urea Vs. Glycolic Acid - Which Is Right For You?
Exfoliating is key to boosting your skin’s natural cell renewal, leaving you with a smoother, brighter complexion. By clearing away dead skin cells, it helps unclog pores, prevents dirt and oil buildup, and makes your other skincare products work even better. But with popular exfoliants like glycolic acid and urea on the market, how do you know which one is right for you?
Glycerin Vs. Hyaluronic Acid - Which Is Right For You?
While both glycerin and hyaluronic acid are excellent humectants with diverse applications, glycerin's smaller molecular size enables it to reach a bit further into the stratum corneum via aquaporins. This, combined with its molecular structure, allows glycerin to remain within the skin for a longer duration compared to water, which evaporates more readily.
Everything to Know About Solar Shade Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 46 PA++++
Solar Shade Sunscreen includes bioactives such as microalgae, ethyl ferulate, and rice phytomolecules that each provide unique support to skin exposed to solar radiation. Ethyl Ferulate, a derivative of ferulic acid, neutralizes the signs of external aggressors while soothing the skin. Antioxidant molecules extracted from black, red, and brown rice increase the skin’s tolerance and defense against oxidative stress caused by solar radiation and pollution. Microalgae rich in β-carotene and astaxanthin help reduce formation of reactive oxygen species that are known to accelerate photoaging.
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DISCLAIMER:
All skincare blog posts are intended to help educate on specific ingredients and skin care topics. Our articles are written to be informative and informational. They are not indicative of individual performance. Results may vary per applicant. Any reference to a specific patient experience is not a medical suggestion for treatment. Please note that any Prequel products with referenced ingredients are formulated for Cosmetic Use Only and NOT intended as replacements for physician advice and/or pharmaceutical product recommendations.