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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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Ectoin Vs. Hyaluronic Acid

Ectoin Vs. Hyaluronic Acid - Which Is Right For You?

While both ectoin and hyaluronic acid enhance skin moisture, hyaluronic acid primarily boosts hydration, while ectoin stabilizes and locks moisture in, making it especially beneficial for sensitive or dry skin prone to dehydration. Both ingredients can work synergistically together and provide long lasting hydration benefits.

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Why We Made Lip Visor, Our Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF Lip Balm

Why We Made Lip Visor, Our Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF Lip Balm

Sun protection is one of the most essential parts of your daily skincare routine—but it’s easy to overlook the lips. Lips are among the most vulnerable areas on your face, yet typical sunscreen products rarely provide effective coverage for them.That's exactly why we created Lip Visor Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 Lip Balm: a lip sunscreen that protects, hydrates, and easily integrates into your daily routine

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ectoin cream texture

Everything To Know About Reactive Skin Solutions 5% Ectoin Cream

Our 5% Ectoin Cream is a steroid-free solution designed to rescue you on those days when nothing else in your skincare routine can. Think of it as something you might keep in a beauty First Aid kit: You’ll want it when your skin is more symptomatic and needs extra attention. It can alleviate sensitivity, scaling, roughness, redness and irritation—all while moisturizing and restoring your compromised skin barrier. Use it on flare-ups for targeted relief. 

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ectoin in skincare

Ectoin in Skincare

Ectoin is an amino acid derivative that acts as a high-end, clinically proven active ingredient to help protect skin from dehydration and various external stressors such as free radicals, air pollution, and climate concerns and promote skin barrier improvements. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.

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allantoin in skincare

Allantoin in Skincare

Allantoin is a compound that can be found in several plants, such as comfrey, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. In topical medical treatments, it's used to promote wound healing and in skincare, allantoin is recognized for its soothing, moisturizing and keratolytic (skin-softening) properties. 

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ectoin vs niacinamide

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.

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half and half lightweight moisturizer texture

Everything To Know About Half & Half Fluid Moisturizer

Our Half & Half Lightweight Moisturizer is a milky emulsion format designed to mimic the benefits of a moisturizing lotion or cream—yet feel almost weightless. It’s a thin fluid that still feels plush and has some cushion. It’s not a toner or an essence; it’s a true lightweight moisturizer that feels almost as light as a toner or essence. It provides a great alternative to traditional creams or face oils.

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SKIN NOTES

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.

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