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Derived from sugar beet, this amino acid is packed with osmolyte, a special molecule that helps control cell-water balance. This basically means that Betaine can keep the skin moisturised and hydrated which overtime can help the skin protect itself from any outer aggressors, such as pollution, harsh weather and exposure to UV rays.
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Bentonite is a type of clay often found in face mask formulas due to the fact it is highly effective at absorbing oil from the surface of the skin whilst sucking out any excess sebum and gunk from the pores.
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Derived from the Latin word for the common oat, this ingredient has been praised for its unique and effective abilities to provide nourishing benefits for the skin. Packed with antioxidants it is able to reduce inflammation on the surface of the skin with the extract forming a barrier and promotes water-binding polysaccharides which locks water and hydration into the giving it a boost of hydration and helps maintain the skin’s pH balance.
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A popular derivative of the well-loved vitamin C, Ascorbyl Glucoside is praised for being effective to the skin due to the fact that it is very stable and formulates easily into skincare products.
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Known by many as vitamin C, ascorbic acid is one of the heavyweights of the skincare world. By this I mean it can deliver a vast and impression amount of skincare benefits for almost every skin concern. It can rejuvenate the skin by improving the overall look of the complexion, as well as targeting acne, pigmentation and loss of elasticity and collagen.
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