Just because a product is paraben-free doesn’t mean it’s safe to use.
There are other preservatives like formaldehyde and derivatives like imidazolidinyl urea and diazolidinyl urea, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate (release formaldehyde), DMDM hydantoin , salicylic acid, grape fruit seed extract to name a few. Paraben free claim that the preservative Sodium Hydroxymethyglycinate used products ...
When the weather changes so should your skin care routine. Your skin is extremely delicate and susceptible to sun damage, redness, uneven pigmentation, breakouts, and more.
Hylunia offers you these helpful tips to keep your skin protected and beautiful during the hot summer months.
Moisturize skin.
Be sure to moisturize your face as well as your body. You may be tempted to skip moistu...
The skin surrounding the eye area is the thinnest skin of the entire body, which means it has less oil and water glands resulting in it being less hydrated.
Most people think eye creams are only associated with people who already have wrinkles surrounding the eye area. However, people as young as in their early 20s should begin incorporating eye cream in their regimen, even if they have no ...
We all pay attention to the expiration dates on the foods we eat, but many of us don’t pay attention to the expiration dates of the skin care and beauty products we put on our skin every day. Like food, skin care and beauty products can harbor harmful bacteria. There are reasons why these products have expiration dates.
Here are some signs your makeup or skin care products are expired:
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Skin discoloration—also known as hyperpigmentation—is the darkening of the skin caused by overproduction of pigment (melanin). It is a common skin condition and can affect anyone regardless of race, ethnicity or age.
What causes hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation may be caused by a variety of factors such as:
Diazolidinyl Urea
Hormones
Vitamin deficiencies
Inflammation o...
It’s natural for skin to experience a build up of dead skin cells, debris and dirt. But it’s also what helps to create a tired, dull complexion.
Exfoliating regularly keeps skin looking fresh—when done correctly. Too many people don’t exfoliate properly, and this leads to skin damage including redness and pre-mature aging.
The benefits of exfoliation are:
Unclog pores
Relieve dry ...
Rosacea affects more than 16 million Americans and most of them don’t realize they have it.
In support of National Rosacea Awareness Month, Hylunia wants to help spread the word about the causes, symptoms and management of this skin condition.
What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a skin disorder often characterized by redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that can be accompanied by sma...
The saying “you are what you eat” is especially important when it comes to your skin. When you have dry skin, you may be tempted to lather on creams and lotions for instant relief. While topical treatments are essential in managing dry skin, treating skin with a diet rich in oils can also help.
Here are some oils that skin just LOVES (and we do, too!)…
Avocado oil
Avocado is rich in V...
If your face feels dry after washing it, your cleanser may be to blame. Many cleansers work to deep clean the skin. However, certain ingredients they use may leave you with skin that feels dry or tight. A hydrating cleanser can help keep your skin feeling moisturized.
What makes a hydrating cleanser different from other cleansers?
Hydrating cleansers contain more moisturizing ingredients...
