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What is Skin pH? The Skincare…
You may not have heard about pH balance in the realm of skincare before, but it’s more important than you might think. Dermatologists recognise that balanced pH levels can benefit skin, but you don’t have to be a scientist to understand why. Get ready for a deep dive into how pH levels affect your skin

Hyaluronic Acid absorbs a maximum of…
W.S. Ouriel ABSTRACT Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a macromolecule found in the extracellular matrix of animal tissue with a high affinity for water. Hyaluronic acid’s ability to readily absorb water and form large gels has made it a subject of interest among the cosmetic industry. Hyaluronic acid’s increasing popularity in the cosmetic industry is

Top 10 Makeup Essentials for Beginners…
The first time I ever used makeup, I was an eight-year-old girl with nothing but glitter liquid eyeliner and a dream. I’d managed to convince my mum to buy me this sparkling, jellified monstrosity for Christmas with the ever-convincing line: “all the girls in my class are allowed to wear it.” I wanted to be

Notes on Africa – O U…
Humans are not the first and only animals in the animal kingdom to use skin care. Animals without fur covering their skin, like us, also engage in skin care practices, to protect their skin from sun and mechanical damage. The innate need to care for the skin is an evolutionary advantage because it prevents illness and

Navigating Menopausal Skin – Tropic Skincare
At Tropic, we’re proud of the incredible diversity of those we nurture on their skincare journeys. With half of our community being women aged 45–55 — a time often coinciding with perimenopause, the precursor to menopause — it’s our duty and privilege to recognise and offer our support throughout this period of physical and mental

The Scientist’s Dilemma – O U…
I am on the board for one of University of California, Irvine, Medical Schools fellowships, which awards a fellowship to one MD/PhD student every year. The reason why I agreed to be on this panel is not just to give money to a student doing good research but because I wanted to see the future of science,

Essential Winter Skin Guide – Tropic…
Have you noticed a change in the appearance of your skin lately? Does it feel dry and tight? Is it lacking its usual vitality? If you’re feeling these winter woes, there’s a very good reason; when temperatures plummet, so does humidity, stripping away up to 25% of our skin’s moisture. Between the cold weather outside and