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Benefits of Grapeseed Oil for Skin

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  How Grapeseed Benefits your Skin Care Routine. We all know fine wine only gets better with age. But what if components of wine, like grape seeds, could actually slow signs of aging? It just so happens other ingredients extracted from grapes are giving wine a run for its cork — at least in the skin care realm. Grapeseed oil is one such ingredient! What Is Grapeseed Oil? Cheers if you guessed grapeseed oil has something to do with vino! Vitis Vinifera Oil, commonly known as grapeseed oil, is extracted from the tiny seeds of grapes. It has a silky texture, and will have a light yellow-green color. How Grapeseed Oil Is Sourced Grapeseed oil   is a byproduct of winemaking. After wine is made by pressing grapes, tiny seeds are left behind. Grapeseed oil is then extracted from these leftover grape seeds using a cold-pressing extraction method. This process retains the natural skin-loving components of the oil, like omega fatty acids. Though there are different methods of extracting the oil

Essential Tips for Identifying Your Skin Tone: A Complete Guide

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  Get Perfect Foundation Match using Skin Undertone Charts There’s nothing more satisfying than a perfectly matched foundation — not only does it boost our confidence, it’s an essential part of wearing complexion products. A matching foundation that flatters our skin type, coverage preference, and suits our lifestyle can be like spotting a rainbow — a rare, beautiful sight. The Importance of Tone and Undertone In a Skin Undertones Chart How do you determine your  skin tone , and why is it important? An undertone essentially determines the temperature of your skin. We’ll break it down: your skin tone determines the depth of your complexion, but your undertone is what makes your overall skin tone uniquely you. This is where a skin undertone chart comes in. Undertones in a skin undertones chart are often categorized as warm, cool, and neutral or olive. For example, undertones can give your skin a subtle pink or yellow glow, or a mix of both if you have a neutral skin tone. In many ways, w

All About Bakuchiol | The Alternative to Retinol? Let’s Find Out

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All About Bakuchiol | The Alternative to Retinol? Let’s Find Out For many of us, bakuchiol seems like an all-new, trendy ingredient, but in actuality, bakuchiol is hardly anything new. Discovered in 1966, bakuchiol is a unique compound that’s derived from the seeds of the bakuchi plant, hence the name “bakuchiol.” While it’s been found in a few other sources like vegetables and animal liver, bakuchiol’s key source is bakuchi plant, making it both vegan and all-natural. Bakuchiol has garnered much popularity in recent years, however, because its effects on the skin are remarkably similar to retinol, but without side effects. And because retinol isn’t for everybody, bakuchiol has a place in many skincare regimens. Does bakuchiol belong in your beauty routine? Let’s first explain who bakuchiol is most suited for. Who Should Use Bakuchiol ? Bakuchiol is suitable for all skin types, but it’s especially appealing for those who can’t use retinol. Retinoids have become massively popular over