Do retinol and rosacea work well together? Can this skincare ingredient be supportive for sensitive skin? Navigating skincare can be particularly challenging for those with rosacea or any type of sensitive skin. You may have even tried a wide range …
You may have been told to buy zinc oxide sunscreen for face protection—but do you know why? First and foremost, protecting the skin on your face is critical for avoiding premature skin aging and cutting the risk of several types …
The exact cause of rosacea is not known. Which may be the reason so many sufferers feel unable to find concrete explanations of the causes and risk factors of rosacea. Researchers believe that it is a complex disorder that involves …
Shannon L. Johnson NP-C, Founder and Formulator, MeridaSKIN Avoidance of Irritants, Allergens and Pore-Cloggers Ingredients with high irritation, allergy and pore-clogging potential are common in cosmetic products and topical medications in the United States. These products are often labeled or …
Parabens show up in personal care products as preservatives. They serve the essential safety function of inhibiting microbial growth. They are included as part of a formula to guard against it becoming a factory for bacteria, mold or yeast in …
Sulfates serve as surfactants in personal care products such as skin cleanser and shampoo. The word surfactant is a shortening of surface-active agent. Surfactants reduce surface tension in liquids, making them useful in removing oil and debris from skin and …
Cosmetic Labeling Law: Who and How The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulates cosmetic labels under the authority of both the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA). In …
Authored by Shannon L. Johnson, MSN, NP-C Cosmetics Defined Cosmetics are legally defined in the United States (U.S.) as, “articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body…for cleansing, beautifying, …
Is your face red and hurty and every skincare product seems to disagree with you? Is cutting flare-triggers out too hard or doesn’t help? Then you are where I was 15 years ago. My rosacea is nearly reversed for 2+ …
