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Azelaic Acid…A Multifunctional Ingredient in Skincare Formulations

Azelaic acid is such an amazing multifunctional ingredient in skincare formulations. It offers a safe, stable, and versatile option for formulators. Its multi-functional properties have made it an essential ingredient for addressing various skin concerns, especially in gentle and effective formulations targeting sensitive and acne-prone skin. Some current products on the market that use Azelaic Acid NATURIUM – Azelaic Topical Acid 10% Claims: help improve the appearance of skin tone, for brighter-looking skin. Active: Azelaic Acid Derivative – Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate More Info: https://naturium.com.au/products/azelaic-topical-acid-10 EGO  – Azclear Action Medicated Lotion Claims: attacks pimples by fighting bacteria and unblocking the oil

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Ingredient in Focus: Behentrimonium Chloride

Understanding the hair allows us to understand key ingredient to use to help support. Watch this cool video (from a white man with no curly hair haha) for a short understanding of WHAT MAKES CURLY HAIR CURLY. And why Curly hairs needs are different! Conditioning thick curly and frizzy hair can be quite challenging as you want to ensure you have ample power for comb-through but not too much for residue! Curly hair need extra TLC because as the video shows, natural oils find it hard to move down the hair. Choosing key ingredients that have an affinity to hair

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