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[Talking about Ingredients] What are Fomes Officinalis Extracts?

[Talking about Ingredients] What are Fomes Officinalis Extracts?

by Dan Noh

We are writing a series of postings on the special ingredients that are used in our formula and what makes them special. In the last posting, I looked into EmblicaTM. In this posting, I am going to explore what Fomes Officinalis extracts are, what they do, and how they are different from other ingredients with a similar function. 

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Not all antioxidants are equal? What does that mean?

Not all antioxidants are equal? What does that mean?

by Cassidy Kim
There are many antioxidants out there in the market. But did you know that not all antioxidants are equal? In fact, some are superior to others in ...
Itchy, red scalp? Then avoid these ingredients in your hair products!

Itchy, red scalp? Then avoid these ingredients in your hair products!

by Dan Noh
Do you find that your scalp is constantly itchy and red, which gets especially worse when the weather gets chillier? If so, look out for these ingredients in your hair products. These commonly-used hair product ingredients may be damaging our hair and scalp, causing hair loss.
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Are you removing your eye makeup the right way?

Are you removing your eye makeup the right way?

by Cassidy Kim
Due to COVID-19, many of us skip makeup altogether. We’re wearing a mask anyway, and it is best not to wear any face makeup because it can irritat...
Are you suffocating your skin?

Are you suffocating your skin?

by Cassidy Kim
It seems like we’re using the right products but to no avail. Why? Because often we are using too many. What could possibly be wrong about this? Only that it could cause many, many skin troubles. Click to read more.
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Love to mix and match skin care products? Keep these in mind.

Love to mix and match skin care products? Keep these in mind.

by Cassidy Kim
In hopes of getting the best out of skin care products we use, we often mix and match different products. This may seem harmless most of the time, but there are times when it does more harm than good. Click to read more.
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Skin full of bacteria sounds unhealthy, right? Think again!

Skin full of bacteria sounds unhealthy, right? Think again!

by Cassidy Kim
Our body, including our skin, is a host to 1,000 different species of bacteria. But how we treat these bacteria is crucial to the healthy of our body and our skin. What do these bacteria do and what do we need to do about them? Click to find out more.
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Another reason for skin aging? The SUN!

Another reason for skin aging? The SUN!

by Cassidy Kim
We know that sun is not good for our skin, although it is essential for our health. But what kind of ingredients do we need to look for in a sunscreen to actually prevent photoaging?
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Be aware. Sugar is aging you!

Be aware. Sugar is aging you!

by Cassidy Kim
Sugar face: It was a thing a few years back and appeared often in beauty magazines and blogs. But what is it about sugar that makes it so bad? And does that mean that we should avoid sugar as if our lives depended on it? 
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Vitamin C, they are not the same!

Vitamin C, they are not the same!

by Cassidy Kim
There are so many different types of vitamin c out there. What's the difference? And what is the best type of vitamin c for our skin? What should you look out for when using vitamin c serum? Read on to find out more.
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You want a healthy-looking skin? Start by cleansing right.

You want a healthy-looking skin? Start by cleansing right.

by Cassidy Kim
Are you using expensive products but still not getting the results? It's time to look at how and what you cleanse your face with.
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