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Glossary: Key Ingredients in Body Care 

Hyaluronic acid: Non-exfoliating acid that attracts and holds water to improve skin hydration, visibly plump, and combat dryness.  

Niacinamide: Form of vitamin B3 that supports a healthy skin barrier resulting in a more even-looking skin tone and increased radiance.  

Squalane: Moisturizing ingredient that mimics skin’s natural oils to help retain hydration and improve the look and feel of dryness.  

Antioxidants: Molecules that shield the skin from environmental stressors that cause damage and help replenish skin that’s been environmentally damaged.  

Salicylic acid (a BHA): Oil-soluble chemical exfoliant that helps clear pores, improving the appearance of blemishes and congestion.  

Physical exfoliants: Ingredients like sugar, pulverized nut shells, or wax beads that smooth skin and allow moisturizers to sink in more easily. 

Plant oils & plant butters: Ultra-hydrating ingredients, like jojoba, shea, and avocado, that moisturize the skin, leaving it looking smoother, softer, and glowier. 

Beta hydroxy acids (): Oil-soluble chemical exfoliants that work within the pore to help thin sebum, so pores look clearer. 

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs): Chemical exfoliants that remove the surface of dead, dull skin to reveal a brighter, more even complexion—and clearer-looking pores. 

: Boosts radiance and helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone. 

: Amino acids that help smooth the look of lines, make skin appear firmer and tighter, and more. 

  

Get the Facts: Understanding Common Body Concerns  

Keratosis pilaris: Keratosis Pilaris can be characterized by rough or bumpy skin, often found on the back of the arms or thighs.  

Body acne: The buildup of dead skin cells, excess oil, and acne bacteria can cause both facial and body acne. Body acne can also be exacerbated by tight-fitting clothing, workouts, and reusing the same bath towel. It’s often found on the back, chest, or other areas that experience friction from being covered by clothing. 

Dark spots/hyperpigmentation: Dark spots, also known as hyperpigmentation, can be caused by sun damage, post-acne marks, or other types of skin damage, like scarring. 

Dry skin: Dry skin occurs when skin lacks the appropriate amount of oil and/or water. This can appear as fine lines, itching, and rough, flaky, or tight-feeling skin. Recurring or persistent flakiness, itchiness, redness, or dryness could be indicative of an underlying condition and should be evaluated by a doctor. Addressing dry skin should involve both hydrating and moisturizing barrier-supporting ingredients. Gentle exfoliation can reduce flakiness but overdoing it can damage the skin barrier and cause more dryness.  

Stretch marks:  Stretch marks are scars formed when skin stretches or shrinks rapidly, such as during puberty or pregnancy. This quick change weakens collagen and elastin, causing long, dimpled streaks in the skin. The appearance of stretch marks can be addressed with ingredients that support skin’s natural collagen production to help visibly plump and smooth the appearance of uneven skin texture.  

Ingrown hairs: Ingrown hairs occur when individual hairs curl back into the skin as they grow, most commonly after hair that has been removed by methods such as shaving or waxing. This causes bumps that can become red, inflamed, and even infected. Gentle exfoliation of the affected area with chemical exfoliants like AHAs and BHAs is recommended to treat existing ingrown hairs. Regular use of AHAs, BHAs, and softening oils can help prevent future ingrown hairs from occurring.  

  

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