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Q&A Series #72
Q: What are the factors that trigger acne breakouts? A: The development of acne is caused by main factors: 1) () - As sebum is sticky, and when it is over produced, it is more likely to clog the pores and cause proliferation of bacteria and acne formation. 2) - Our...
Q&A Series #71
Q: Does a sunscreen with a high SPF better than one with a lower SPF? How high should I go? A: An SPF 30 still allows about 3 percent of UVB rays to hit your skin. An SPF of 50 allows about 2 percent of those rays through. That may seem like a small difference until...
Q&A Series #70
Q: What is PA+++? A: The PA grading system was established in Japan, and is meant to inform users of the level of protection from #UVA rays. The PA rating system was adapted from the Persistent Pigment Darkening (PPD) method. This test uses UVA radiation to cause a...
Q&A Series #69
Q: What is SPF? A: The #SPF (sun protection factor) number indicates how long the sun’s UV radiation would take to cause a sunburn when using the product exactly as directed compare to the amount of time without any sunscreen. So ideally, with SPF 50 it would take you...
Q&A Series #68
Q: What is UV radiation and its effect on our skin? A: There are categories of ultraviolet radiation: 1. : They cause skin damage that leads to tanning as well as skin aging and wrinkles. The shortest wavelengths of UVA rays also contribute to sunburn. This radiation...
Q&A Series #67
Q: Can we know more about skin whitening supplement? A: The most well known skin whitening supplement in the market are glutathione and vitamin C. Glutathione is the most powerful naturally occurring antioxidant in all human cells, and is often referred to as the...
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