Quick Question: What Helps the Skin More — Eating or Topically Applying a Beneficial Ingredient?
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In the past, I have received several e-mails asking if it was better to ingest or topically apply beneficial ingredients to the skin. While I never knew the answer, I am proud to now report that this new study in The Journal of Skin Pharmacology and Physiology suggests that eating an ingredient is more beneficial than topically applying it. However, the study further suggests that a combination of eating and topically applying ingredients to the skin may be most beneficial. The Actual Study In the study, conducted by Mavi Cosmetics in... read more




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