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FAQs on Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide in Skincare
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FAQs on Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide in Skincare

What are the benefits of salicylic acid in skincare? Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) known for its ability to exfoliate the skin, unclog pores, and reduce acne. It penetrates deeply ...

Brighten SkinWhat causes dull skin & what can I do to fight it? | YEARN SKIN

What Causes Dull Skin And What Can I Do To Fight It?

Winter loves to herald not only cold weather, but dry, ashy and dehydrated skin to boot. Even when we’re drinking all the water our bodies can hold and minding our own business. So what causes lack...

Brighten SkinLIQUORICE ROOT EXTRACT: DARK SPOT BUSTER | yearnskin.co.za

Liquorice Root Extract: Dark Mark Buster

Liquorice root extract is a powerful natural skin-brightener that is especially effective in reducing the appearance of dark spots. This ingredient is high in antioxidants, with anti-inflammatory p...

Brighten SkinROSEHIP: BRIGHTEN AND HYDRATE | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Rosehip: Brighten and Hydrate

If you’re looking to brighten and hydrate your skin, look no further than rosehip oil. This extract is a super-star in skincare for all skin types. Although it is especially good for warding off ea...

Brighten SkinKOJIC ACID: BEAUTY'S BEST KEPT SECRET | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Kojic Acid: Beauty's Best Kept Secret

What is it? When it comes to beauty ingredients, not all of them have a particularly interesting backstory, but kojic acid is intriguing to say the least. Want to know a little more science behind ...

Brighten SkinNiacinamide: Vitamin B3 for your skin | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Niacinamide: Vitamin B3 for your skin

What is it? Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that can be ingested orally or used as a topical cream. It’s famed use is for the treatment of a disease known as pellagra, one that's the result of ...

Brighten SkinVitamin C: Your wellness all-rounder | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Vitamin C: Your wellness all-rounder

What is it? We don't need to do any PR for vitamin C – this much-loved enemy of illness has clear and well-known benefits that your granny, doctor, and grocer can agree on. It's an essential nutrie...

AcneTurmeric: The oldest trick in the beauty book | YEARN SKIN

Turmeric: The oldest trick in the beauty book

What is it? There's no denying that turmeric has been having a moment in health and wellness circles.Β  Long-loved as an essential ingredient of spicy dishes, it's now finding its way into the likes...

Brighten SkinAllantoin - An ingredient you probably haven't met! | YEARN SKIN

Allantoin - An ingredient you probably haven't met!

We took a deep dive into the most talked about beauty buzzwords this year and what they can do to help improve your skin for a bright, even, glow. Today's spotlight... AllantoinΒ  Β  ALLANTOIN What ...