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Skin care

Care or treatment of the skin to achieve more healthy, beautiful and younger looking skin.

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Skin care

Shea butter

Personal care products; Skin care

Shea butter is a fat made from the seeds of the shea tree. It's used in creams and lotions to soothe, soften and moisturise the skin.

Royal jelly

Personal care products; Skin care

Royal jelly is a natural product that's taken from bees. It has many medicinal purposes and creates generally good health, including healthy skin.

Sage

Personal care products; Skin care

Sage, a member of the "parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme" group, is not just a herb for cooking. It also helps to disinfect and heal wounds.

Salicylic acid

Personal care products; Skin care

Salicylic acid dissolves layers of the skin and is used in the treatment of eczema.

Psoriasis

Personal care products; Skin care

Psoriasis is a skin disease that produces dry, itchy red patches.

Retinol

Personal care products; Skin care

Deficiency in retinol, another name for vitamin A, results in a hardening and roughening of the skin. Retinol is the main ingredient in products like Retin-A and Renova, that help to reduce wrinkles ...

Rosacea

Personal care products; Skin care

Rosacea is a skin condition that produces red oily skin and acne.

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