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Topical
Topical cosmetic actives are ingredients applied to the skin, hair or nails in cosmetic products, regulated in the UK under the Cosmetics Regulation on safety and labelling grounds — a cosmetic may not claim to treat or prevent disease.
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Melatonin (Topical, skin-antioxidant context)
Topical melatonin is a newer skincare ingredient that uses the same molecule the body normally makes for sleep — but applied to the skin in a…
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Polypeptides (Cosmetic peptides — signal / carrier / neurotransmitter-inhibiting)
Cosmetic peptides are small skincare ingredients that signal to skin cells the way the body's own repair messengers do. They are one of the most-searched skincare…
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Retinaldehyde (Retinal)
Retinaldehyde (or "retinal" for short) is a form of vitamin A used in skincare — the same family as retinol, but a step stronger. It works…
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Retinol (Vitamin A1, all-trans-retinol)
Retinol is a form of vitamin A used in skincare to help with fine lines, uneven skin tone, and mild acne. It is one of the…
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Vitamin C topical (L-ascorbic acid + ester derivatives)
Topical vitamin C is one of the best-evidenced skincare ingredients for fading uneven skin tone and adding antioxidant protection during the day. It's the standard "morning…
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