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Vitamin C Part 2

In the final part of this #beamlight post, I would like to cover the various Vit C derivative options. As you know, L-Ascorbic acid (LAA) has many disadvantages such as…

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Vitamin C Part 1

I am adding Vitamin C here as part of my #BWSpotSeries and #BWBrightSeries. This is because Vitamin C is a multi-beneficial ingredient that has really helped me in reducing spots,…

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Superoxide Dismutase

  I will be focusing on a naturally occurring antioxidant in the body called Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) which is found in our dermis and epidermis. Its primary function as an…

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Lavender Oil

Probably the most widely used oil in aromatherapy, it is known for its soothing and relaxing properties. Lavender oil is composed of linalyl acetate 51% linalool 35%.⠀⠀SKIN BENEFITS:⠀Wound healing⠀ Acne…

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Salicylic Acid

  Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA). It is an exfoliant ingredient, mainly known to unclog pores. I love this ingredient and it appears in many of my…

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Sulfur

Once called brimstone, Sulfur has been used for centuries (as early as 5000 years ago) as a popular dermatological treatment. ⠀ SKIN BENEFITS: ⠀(Gupta 2004)⠀A mild antiseptic – disinfects the…

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Black Cumin

Growing up in an ayurvedic household, this was used for so many ailments from stomach aches, bloating to colds…till I have lost count. Also known as black caraway, black seed…

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Camphor

Continuing on with the theme of natural pimple treatments, this naturally occurring compound extracted from the Cinnamomum camphora tree has long been used in ancient healing remedies. Guerlain’s Stop Spot…

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Tea Tree Oil

Its antimicrobial property helps to kill harmful microorganisms, making it useful for a whole heap of conditions from skin related issues like acne and dermatitis to cold sores, fungal infections,…

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