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SKIN NOTES - THE PREQUEL SKINCARE BLOG

Welcome to Prequel's Skin Notes skincare blog. 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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layering skincare products
FOUNDER'S NOTES

How to Layer Your Skincare Products

While your individual routine may vary due to skin type, skin concern, time of the year, and hormonal fluctuations, the basics of layering stay the same. You layer or apply products by format first then by water solubility and thickness. The below is a guideline on how to layer products, referencing Prequel products, but is not necessarily a proposed routine. Prequel products were created as stand alone products that can be seamlessly introduced to your skincare routine. Not every step or every Prequel product may be appropriate for your skin. A routine composed of various product combinations is very personal and at Prequel we hope to offer you the tools to customize your skincare needs. 

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skin utility balm texture
FOUNDER'S NOTES

Everything To Know About the Skin Utility Balm Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant

“At Prequel, my goal is to create skin protectants that not only work effectively but feel amazing on the skin. Our Skin Utility Balm is formulated with dimethicone that aids in the recovery of the skin barrier. It’s a water based balm that is rich enough to moisturize and restore but light enough to not feel heavy or greasy on the skin. I reach for this every night and hope you’ll love it as much as I do.” - Founder Dr. Sam Ellis

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vitamin b complex in skincare
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Vitamin B Complex in Skincare

Our Vitamin B Complex is composed of D-panthenol, panthenyl triacetate, and niacinamide. Dexpanthenol (D-panthenol) is the biologically active form of panthenol that hydrates, reduces skin irritation, and increases skin barrier recovery.

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hand wrap shielding lotion texture
FOUNDER'S NOTES

Everything to Know About the Hand Wrap Shielding Lotion

Our Prequel Hand Wrap Shielding Lotion creates a flexible film on the skin to help reduce water loss even after hand washing. It features a water-resistant film former, lipids, phytosterols, and lipid layer enhancers to prevent dryness while improving healthy skin barrier function. It creates a breathable shield on the skin to prevent external irritants from aggravating the skin but will not impact normal sweat production.

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foot ointment texture
FOUNDER'S NOTES

Everything to Know About the Foot Rescue Advanced Restorative Treatment

Our Foot Rescue Advanced Restorative Treatment takes a multifold approach to abnormally dry skin on the feet by including not only exfoliating ingredients but occlusives to seal in skin moisture and humectants to hydrate and enhance the efficacy of the exfoliating ingredients. It improves the visual signs overnight to deliver baby soft feet, helping to eliminate dead skin, smooth cracked heels, and even overall skin texture. It is fragrance-free, allergy-tested, dermatologist-developed, and dermatologist-tested.

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Phytosterols in Skincare
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Phytosterols in Skincare

Phytosterols are natural plant molecules that lock in moisture to help keep skin hydrated. They work to prevent water loss from the skin, which reduces dryness and flakiness. Phytosterols, which are structurally similar to cholesterol found in the skin, uphold the skin's natural protective layer.

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lipid layer enhancers
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Lipid Layer Enhancers in Skincare

Lipid layer enhancers are refatting emollients added to a formula to provide the skin with the lipids it needs. They increase the moisture content of the skin by reducing evaporation, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth and non-greasy.

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malic acid in skincare
FEATURED

Malic Acid in Skincare

Malic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) found in many fruits that helps stimulate exfoliation by interfering with how your skin cells bond. Its function is beneficial in removing surface dull skin to reveal healthier-looking skin. As an humectant, it can also provide added hydration to the skin.

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Film Formers in Skincare
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Film Formers in Skincare

Film formers are a category of materials that form a layer or "film" to cover surface of the skin. These materials can be natural or synthetic and are used to increase water-resistance of a formula, increase skin hydration, support the skin barrier, increase long wear of products, and/or provide a smooth skin feel.

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urea in skincare
FEATURED

Urea in Skincare

A hygroscopic molecule (capable of absorbing water) naturally present in the skin that helps support skin barrier function and enhance water binding capacity. For skincare, urea is synthesized in labs to be effective in treating dry, rough, and scaly skin conditions. It can act as a humectant, emollient and/or exfoliant depending on percentage of use and format.

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salicylic acid in skincare
INGREDIENTS

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.

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SKIN NOTES

DISCLAIMER: All skin care articles 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.

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