Mr. Skin Care Guru's Blog

  My dream still lives on to age like a Japanese model (LOL ^_^;) but moving right along... The Cica plant extract ingredient (short for Centella Asiataca ) has antioxidant and skin-soothing properties. It's an herb used in many Asian dishes which was the primary usage of Cica & for Asian medicinal purposes well. It's been gaining more popularity in the skin care realm as of lately. However, what should be known is that this ingredient has been around and used by other brands in the past. However, with the marketing not being primarily stated as "Cica ----" on the cover of a box & product of a serum/moisturizer. Now just as of recently it has been taken more of a global phenomenon.   Primarily grown in Asia, it has anti-inflammatory benefits which is great for Sensitive skin users and also to soothe and calm down flare-ups. It is also rich in amino acids which is wonderful to maintain the skin's outer most layer, which is the stratum corneum. Wi...

  CBD (Cannabidiol) oil in Skincare I had assumed would be just all fluff honestly and show no real evidence to improve skin. However, looking at some of the research, I've proved myself to be wrong. It is considered to be anti-inflammatory antioxidant. With several benefits at that... itss' ingredient is extracted from the leaves/flowers of cannabis plant. Its' evidence shows that for sensitive skin with its' anti-inflammatory aspect, that it could very well reduce redness and reactive skin and heal any reaction that could happen with cosmetic & environmental factors.   It helps balance moisture levels and absorb excess oil and with a reduction of acne by reducing inflammation & breakouts as well. Anti-aging benefits with it being an antioxidant could help with reducing fine lines/wrinkles, dullness & uneven skintone. I think mixed with a cocktail of other antioxidants & skin-repairing ingredients will make it that much of a stronger formula. ...