New Delhi, Doctors, nurses and healthcare personnel fighting COVID-19 from the front lines have to spend many hours a day wearing face masks. Although it offers invaluable protection, health experts have stressed that sweating and the rubbing of the masks against the nose may lead to significant skin damage. However, following some simple tips like keeping the skin clean, well-hydrated and moisturised can help one avoid skin damage from face masks, according to a recent study, published in the Journal of Wound Care. Dermatologist D.M. Mahajan of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi also said that deeply moisturising the skin is important for people who need to wear masks for a long time. If possible, take off the mask for a while after maintaining some social distancing and keep changing the mask every 8-9 hours, the doctor said. "Doctors need to be very cautious as in this profession social distancing is not possible all the time. To avoid getting infected, they have to wear a mask which needs to have adequate tightness. It is very pertinent that there has to be an adequate pressure which can cause a fair amount of pressure on the nasal bridge, surrounding cheek and jawbone," Mahajan told IANS. Wearing masks for a long time can cause rashes, dryness, acne or pimple formation and dermatitis, the doctor said. Manjul Agarwal, Senior Consultant, Dermatology, <keyword id="136410" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Fortis-hospital">Fortis Hospital</keyword> in Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi said that surgical face masks and N95 respirator masks when used properly provide adequate protection against infectious diseases transmitted by respiratory droplets. "Surgical facemasks are commonly made up of polypropylene which is a non woven fabric. Disposable N95 surgical respirators consist of four layers and the innermost layer coming in contact with the skin is also made up of polypropylene," Agarwal said. "Although polypropylene is considered to be the safest of all plastics, it can cause skin allergies in rare cases, especially if the mask is wet and worn for long hours. "These masks also have a malleable aluminium nose strip placed for a tighter seal of the nose. This, in turn, can cause allergic <keyword id="8522171" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Contact-dermatitis">contact dermatitis</keyword>, frictional dermatitis and frictional melanosis over the nose," she told IANS. According to the doctor, the moisture which collects from <keyword id="1274231" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="exhalation">exhalation</keyword> inside the mask especially at body temperature can provide a perfect setting for the bacteria to thrive and may cause infections like folliculitis, especially in men with heavy beards. Pre-existing dermatoses like acne and fungal infections may also be aggravated due to sweat collection. "If any occlusive topicals like oil-based moisturisers and makeup are applied prior to the application of masks, they can lead to blockage of skin pores causing sebum accumulation and acne. The tight elastic bands stretching over the ears can cause pain and contact dermatitis in the retroauricular region," Agarwal said. "Frequent changing of the mask, mask free time in between if possible may be practised to prevent these dermatological adverse effects," she noted. For people with acne-prone skin, it may be worth avoiding some of the traditional acne treatments such as salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and retinoids as they make the skin further dry or irritable, said Rahul Arora, Associate Consultant Dermatology, Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi. This effect can be aggravated by the routine use of face masks. This, however, does not mean that people with sensitive skin cannot wear face masks. "If they feel that their skin is irritated it can help to use moisturisers that contain ceramides, <keyword id="341351" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Squalene">squalene</keyword>, niacinamide, or hyaluronic acid that may rehydrate the skin and also serve as a barrier for the skin to protect it," he added. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/topic/coronavirus">Coronavirus News and Updates</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/how-to-check-coronavirus-symptoms-at-home/articleshow/74960334.cms">What are the Coronavirus symptoms and how to check for them at home</a>

Experts suggest remedies to cure skin damage caused by face masks

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Some eye creams claim to do a lot, from erasing dark circles to vanishing eye bags.</li><li>While eye bags won't go away without lasers, the right eye creams can improve your skin.</li></ul>Eye cream is perhaps one of the most polarizing skincare products, and is often considered a scam by people online. Some, like skincare TikToker <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cassandrabankson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cassandra Bankson</a>, see the tiny, expensive jars and tubes as nothing but "<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cassandrabankson/video/7114910102309834030" target="_blank" rel="noopener">overpriced moisturizers</a>," promising impossible feats like <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ingletondermatology/video/7128050626600258859" target="_blank" rel="noopener">making eye bags magically disappear</a>.<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@ingletondermatology/video/7128050626600258859" data-video-id="7128050626600258859" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@ingletondermatology" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ingletondermatology?refer=embed">@ingletondermatology</a> <a title="greenscreen" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/greenscreen?refer=embed">#greenscreen</a> whats a scam thats been so normalized we dont even realize it’s a scam anymore? Eye creams that claim to help with undereye bags. <a title="whatsascam" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/whatsascam?refer=embed">#whatsascam</a> <a title="undereyebags" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/undereyebags?refer=embed">#undereyebags</a> <a title="eyebags" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/eyebags?refer=embed">#eyebags</a> <a title="dermatologist" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/dermatologist?refer=embed">#dermatologist</a> <a title="dermtips" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/dermtips?refer=embed">#dermtips</a> <a title="dermtok" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/dermtok?refer=embed">#dermtok</a> <a title="dermtiktok" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/dermtiktok?refer=embed">#dermtiktok</a> <a title="eyecream" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/eyecream?refer=embed">#eyecream</a> <a title="eyecreams" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/eyecreams?refer=embed">#eyecreams</a> @Debt Collective <a target="_blank" title="♬ Love You So - The King Khan &amp; BBQ Show" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Love-You-So-6728562975734515713?refer=embed">♬ Love You So - The King Khan &amp; BBQ Show</a> </section> </blockquote> <a href="https://www.drjaliman.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Debra Jaliman</a>, a dermatologist in New York City, said that while eye bags and deep lines can only truly be removed with procedures like laser treatments and surgery, some eye creams can make a difference if you have fine lines or dark circles.<h2>The best eye creams should have moisturizing and antioxidant qualities</h2>According to <a href="http://www.ivyleemd.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Ivy Lee</a>, a dermatologist practicing in Los Angeles, a good eye cream should have two components: "A moisturizer (such as hyaluronic acid or squalene) and antioxidant (vitamin C, vitamin E, or niacinamide)." Jaliman agrees that moisturization is important in an eye cream. The moisturization "can help reduce the appearance of fine lines by hydration," she said, while ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide can lighten dark circles by impacting melanin production.<h2>Creams with retinol and peptides can bring more drastic results</h2><a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/beauty/retinol-faqs">Retinol</a>, a popular skincare ingredient, is another good ingredient to look for in eye creams, according to both dermatologists. "For dark circles or laxity, I often recommend a conservative trial of eye creams with retinol which can help with epidermal turnover and collagenesis," Lee said.Retinol inhibits tyrosinase, an enzyme crucial to melanin production, and "also causes the epidermal cells to be shed more quickly," Jaliman said. "This peels off the dead, darker skin layers."Increased cell turnover can result in a tighter look around the eyes."Other good ingredients to look for are peptides, which can stimulate collagen production," Jaliman said. <h2>3 best eye creams for all budgets</h2>Dr. Lee said her three favorite eye creams are:<ul><li><a href="https://affiliate.insider.com?amazonTrackingID=biauto-60015-20&amp;h=c9ec5305afbdc720e8fd29bfe1e232eaec09237fb6c868412f6345b341bdc3ad&amp;postID=64960405506ab839fc2f3565&amp;site=in&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCeraVe-Repair-Cream-Circles-Puffiness%2Fdp%2FB00JJPMXDO%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CeraVe Eye Repair Cream</a>, $14.44. With brightening niacinamide and hydrating ceramides and hyaluronic acid, this cream is also budget-friendly and easy to find in many stores.</li><li><a href="https://www.rocskincare.com/products/retinol-correxion-line-smoothing-eye-cream" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream,</a> $29.99. According to the brand, this retinol-based cream is meant to address "lines, dark circles, and puffiness."</li><li><a href="https://www.isdin.com/en-US/face-care/under-eye-cream-isdinceutics-k-ox-eyes-8470001769183.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ISDIN K-Ox Eyes Vitamin K Eye Cream for Dark Circles</a>, $77.60. Using vitamin K to lighten dark circles and hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin, this cream also has a cooling ceramic tip to leave skin feeling refreshed.</li></ul>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Not all forehead lines are wrinkles — some are actually from dehydration, says a dermatologist.</li><li>You can smooth them by using moisturizers with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid. </li></ul>Forehead wrinkles are notoriously annoying to get rid of, whether you're <a href="https://www.insider.com/frownies-review-tried-face-taping-reduce-wrinkles-botox-alternative-2023-3">taping them away</a>, <a href="https://www.insider.com/botox-alternative-anti-aging-skincare-products">investing in retinol products</a>, or going the <a href="https://www.insider.com/face-taping-frownies-facial-stickers-vs-botox-user-experience-2023-2">more expensive Botox route</a>.But before you devote time (and a decent amount of money) to attempting to fade yours, it's good to figure out what your lines are actually caused by. In some cases, the issue might be as simple as dehydrated skin.<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@mattrandon/video/7197402582187281670" data-video-id="7197402582187281670" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@mattrandon" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mattrandon?refer=embed">@mattrandon</a> USE THIS IF YOU HAVE WRINKLES <a title="antiaging" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/antiaging?refer=embed">#antiaging</a> <a title="wrinkles" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wrinkles?refer=embed">#wrinkles</a> <a title="aging" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/aging?refer=embed">#aging</a> <a title="botox" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/botox?refer=embed">#botox</a> <a title="beautytok" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/beautytok?refer=embed">#beautytok</a> <a title="tiktokpartner" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/tiktokpartner?refer=embed">#tiktokpartner</a> <a title="skincare" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/skincare?refer=embed">#skincare</a> <a title="skincareroutine" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/skincareroutine?refer=embed">#skincareroutine</a> <a target="_blank" title="♬ Flowers - Miley Cyrus" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Flowers-7187816271247853569?refer=embed">♬ Flowers - Miley Cyrus</a> </section> </blockquote> <a href="http://www.ivyleemd.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Ivy Lee</a>, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in southern California, told Insider that while all fine lines improve with more moisturization, dehydration lines (which can look just like wrinkles) tend to go away once you start using the right skincare products.<h2>Dehydration lines look lighter and more textured than wrinkles</h2>The nice part about dehydration lines is that they're generally easier to get rid of than deeper wrinkles, which are caused by repetitive muscle movement and are best resolved with an injectable like Botox, according to Lee.By comparison, Lee said dehydration lines are finer and have a "crepe paper-like texture when the affected skin is not well hydrated."While we typically associate dehydration with drinking water, she noted that overall body hydration doesn't really determine whether we have dehydration lines on our faces or not; what matters is whether our skin is moisturized. In fact, <a href="https://www.insider.com/dermatologist-debunks-myth-that-drinking-water-clears-your-skin-2023-3">drinking excess water doesn't have any added skin benefits</a>. Instead, topical products are best for smoothing fine lines.<h2>You should pick a moisturizer that has three key hydrating ingredients</h2>Lee said there are three main categories of moisturizing ingredients:<ul><li>Humectants, which attract water into the skin (ex: <a href="https://www.insider.com/what-is-skin-flooding-tiktok-trend-hyaluronic-acid-2023-2">hyaluronic acid</a> and glycerin).</li><li>Emollients, which repair the skin barrier and soften the skin (ex: squalene and plant-derived oils).</li><li>Occlusives, which "trap moisture into the skin by creating a seal," Lee said (ex: hydrated petroleum or mineral oil).</li></ul>Ideally, Lee said you should be using products that contain all three. Her favorites include: <ul><li><a href="https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/moisturizing-cream" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CeraVe Moisturizing Cream</a>, an extra-hydrating daily moisturizer</li><li><a href="https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/skin-renewing-night-cream" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream</a>, a nighttime moisturizer with ceramides that promote a healthy skin barrier</li><li><a href="https://www.skinceuticals.com/skincare/anti-aging-creams/triple-lipid-restore-2-4-2/S09.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2</a>, a more expensive anti-aging cream with fatty acids and cholesterol to replenish the skin</li></ul><h2>Sticking to a consistent routine is key</h2>Whether you have dehydration lines or deeper creases, Lee said you'll benefit from a consistent daily and nightly <a href="https://www.insider.com/the-best-skincare-routine-order-according-to-dermatologists-2023-2">skincare routine</a>. If you've hydrated your skin and still see lines, then they might, in fact, be wrinkles. In that case, Lee suggests "optimizing your skincare regimen" by using a moisturizing antioxidant sunscreen in the morning, like La Roche Posay's Anthelios Mineral SPF Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid, which keeps skin both <a href="https://www.insider.com/the-best-skincare-routine-order-according-to-dermatologists-2023-2">hydrated and protected</a> from UV rays. At night, she recommends using a <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-dermatologist-recommended-skin-cleansers">chemically exfoliating cleanser</a> to gently get rid of dirt and oil, one of the above moisturizers, and a prescription-strength retinoid — in that order.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="12665566" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="olive-oil" source="Orion">Olive oil</keyword> is great for hair because it contains moisturizing ingredients like squalene and oleic acid.</li><li>It may also help prevent split ends because it can increase hair elasticity.</li><li>Apply cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil to the ends of the hair, but be sure to avoid the scalp.</li></ul>Most people recognize olive oil as a common cooking ingredient, but in recent years, this kitchen staple has become popular in <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kiehls.com%2Fhair%2Fhair-treatments-hair-masks%2Folive-fruit-oil-deeply-reparative-hair-mask%2F3700194718541.html%3FGeoRedirectOff%3DOff%26gclid%3DCj0KCQiAtJeNBhCVARIsANJUJ2HMEwHL9w6yEcdu5947UXZ2pMzmb90ogqpPl9G_zbf7jyecNk9GS0oaApiMEALw_wcB%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hair and skin care</a>. While there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to support olive oil's beauty benefits for hair, the science so far is limited. The belief that olive oil is good for hair comes from its components, particularly <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9781893997882500080" target="_blank" rel="noopener">oleic and stearic acids</a>. These fatty acids not only offer <a href="https://www.insider.com/olive-oil-benefits#:~:text=Olive%20oil%20is%20a%20type,are%20better%20for%20cholesterol%20levels." target="_blank" rel="noopener">health benefits when consumed</a> but may also offer cosmetic benefits to your hair when applied topically. Here's three potential benefits of olive oil for hair as well as the risks of using it.<h2>1. Moisturizes hair</h2>While scientific evidence is limited, the chemical makeup of olive oil shows potential for a moisturizing effect when applied to the hair or skin. This is because olive oil contains:<ul><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780123744203/olives-and-olive-oil-in-health-and-disease-prevention#book-description" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oleic acid,</a> which is an <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5849435/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">emollient</a> with softening and moisturizing properties. Olive oil's <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780123744203/olives-and-olive-oil-in-health-and-disease-prevention#book-description" target="_blank" rel="noopener">high oleic acid content</a> is thought to help moisturize hair by <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16258695/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">penetrating the hair shaft</a> to restore moisture, says <a href="https://www.fabioscalia.com/soho-salon/#team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fabio Scalia</a>, a certified cosmetologist, and owner of <a href="https://www.fabioscalia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fabio Scalia salons</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6150410/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Squalane</a> is another type of emollient popular in skincare products due to its ability to <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22361190/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hydrate skin</a>. </li></ul>Medical term: <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/emollients/">Emollients</a> are treatments for your skin that cover your skin with a protective barrier to help seal in moisture.<h2>2. Helps prevent split ends</h2>The moisturizing properties of olive oil may also help <a href="https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyNET.exe/P100AW8W.txt?ZyActionD=ZyDocument&amp;Client=EPA&amp;Index=2011%20Thru%202015&amp;Docs=&amp;Query=&amp;Time=&amp;EndTime=&amp;SearchMethod=1&amp;TocRestrict=n&amp;Toc=&amp;TocEntry=&amp;QField=&amp;QFieldYear=&amp;QFieldMonth=&amp;QFieldDay=&amp;UseQField=&amp;IntQFieldOp=0&amp;ExtQFieldOp=0&amp;XmlQuery=&amp;File=D%3A%5CZYFILES%5CINDEX%20DATA%5C11THRU15%5CTXT%5C00000002%5CP100AW8W.txt&amp;User=ANONYMOUS&amp;Password=anonymous&amp;SortMethod=h%7C-&amp;MaximumDocuments=1&amp;FuzzyDegree=0&amp;ImageQuality=r75g8/r75g8/x150y150g16/i425&amp;Display=hpfr&amp;DefSeekPage=x&amp;SearchBack=ZyActionL&amp;Back=ZyActionS&amp;BackDesc=Results%20page&amp;MaximumPages=1&amp;ZyEntry=17">strengthen the hair and increase its elasticity</a>, helping to prevent breakage or split ends. However, olive oil can not repair split ends once they occur, Scalia says. While olive oil can help soften the hair and keep it healthy, the best way to deal with split ends is to get regular haircuts to remove any breakage. <h2>3. May help stimulate hair growth</h2>Many people claim olive oil makes hair grow faster, but the data on this is limited, says <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpatrickzito/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patrick Zito</a>, DO, PharmD, a voluntary assistant professor of dermatology at the <a href="https://med.miami.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Miami Miller School of Medicine</a>. A 2015 <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4462586/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">study</a> found that a component in olive oil known as oleuropein does have an impact on the hair growth cycle in mice, but similar studies have yet to be conducted in humans.Plus, many individual factors, like diet, genetics, and hormones, can impact hair growth, making it hard to study olive oil's direct effects on hair growth in humans, says <a href="https://www.aocd.org/page/SpkrBioLalFM21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karen Lal</a>, DO, Chair for the <a href="https://pedsderm.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Society of Pediatric Dermatology</a>. But olive oil does <a href="https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/nutrients" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contain vitamin E</a>, which can help smooth hair and reduce frizz giving the appearance of hair growth, Scalia says. Vitamin E's <a href="https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminE-HealthProfessional/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">antioxidant effects</a> may also support a healthy scalp, which could promote hair growth, but more research is needed.<h2>Potential risks of using olive oil for hair</h2>Olive oil can help lubricate and moisturize hair to reduce dryness and protect against split ends, Lal says, but it can also be a risky choice depending on your hair type.Scalia recommends olive oil for people with curly, thick and coarse hair that is more prone to frizz and dryness. Olive oil applied to fine or straight hair, on the other hand, could potentially weigh it down and make it feel greasy.You also should not use olive oil in your hair if you have dandruff, Zito says. That's because olive oil promotes the growth of the yeast that causes <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-stop-dandruff" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dandruff</a>. "In individuals prone to dandruff, [olive oil] can actually worsen the condition like throwing kerosine onto a fire," Zito says. "The more often you apply it, the greater the chance of exacerbating the condition."Some people also claim olive oil can act as a heat protectant, but Zito does not recommend this. Extra virgin olive oil has a smoking point of 320 °F, Zito says, and many flatirons, wands, and curling irons reach temperatures much higher than that between 400 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit. "What this means is that at this temperature [320 °F], the oil begins to smoke, produce fumes, and create free radicals," which can damage hair Zito says. <h2>How to use olive oil for hair</h2>If you want to try out olive oil for your hair, Lal recommends applying cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil to the ends of the hair, not the scalp. The exact amount of olive oil your hair requires will vary from person to person, Scalia says, but it doesn't take much. You should use just enough to work it through the middle of your hair down to the ends. Olive oil is very hard to wash out, so Scalia recommends using it prior to shampooing your hair as a moisturizing treatment. You can leave it in for about 15 minutes and then wash it out with a clarifying shampoo and a replenishing conditioner. Lal recommends doing this once or twice a week. <h2>Insider's takeaway</h2>There is not much scientific evidence to support the hair benefits of olive oil. But olive oil does contain fatty acids and vitamins with moisturizing properties that may help protect your hair against split ends and make it appear smoother and healthier. If you want to try olive oil on your hair, work a small amount through your hair from the middle to the ends and then wash it out with shampoo. Using olive oil as a moisturizing treatment is mostly recommended for people with dry, coarse, or frizzy hair and should not be used if you have dandruff.

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c145015aebf4229c53a55c6-888/skin serum.jpg" border="0" alt="skin serum" data-mce-source="Shutterstock" />ShutterstockSynthetic biology company Amyris is charging into health with a focus on fragrances, skincare, and sweetener.</div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>Bay Area synthetic biology company Amyris tried to transform the transportation industry with <a href="https://www.technologyreview.com/s/426866/amyris-gives-up-making-biofuels-update/">sustainably-produced fuel</a>, but the effort flopped.</li><li>Now, it's charging into health with a focus on fragrances, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sephora-skincare-gifts-2018-12#biossance-squalane-and-glycolic-renewal-facial-4">skincare</a>, and <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/amyris-to-host-launch-of-its-new-zero-calorie-natural-sweetener-in-new-york-on-december-3-2018-1027528084">sweetener</a>.</li><li>Amyris uses living organisms instead of traditional manufacturing processes to make its ingredients faster, cheaper, and with less of an impact on the environment.</li><li>Business Insider recently toured the company's 600-person Emeryville, Calif. facility and tried two of its new products: a zero-calorie sweetener and a line of face creams which <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/7-new-beauty-products-to-look-out-for-at-sephora-this-september-2017-9#biossance-squalane-antioxidant-cleansing-cloths-4">can be found at Sephora</a>.</li></ul>After a valiant-but-failed <a href="https://www.technologyreview.com/s/426866/amyris-gives-up-making-biofuels-update/">attempt</a> at disrupting the oil industry with microorganisms that churned out clean fuel, Amyris is charging into the consumer health arena.The Bay Area company, which went public in 2010 after spending seven years as a startup, is still driven by the same renewable principles that inspired its biofuels push. This time, they're being applied to products like fragrances, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sephora-skincare-gifts-2018-12#biossance-squalane-and-glycolic-renewal-facial-4">skincare</a>, and <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/amyris-to-host-launch-of-its-new-zero-calorie-natural-sweetener-in-new-york-on-december-3-2018-1027528084">sweetener</a>.Amyris is a pioneer in the field of synthetic biology. The goal is to move away from old, highly polluting manufacturing processes based on petrochemicals to cheaper, faster, and more sustainable methods founded on cells. Essentially, Amyris uses living things to manufacture its ingredients. Synthetic biology has been a struggle financially. Amyris has reported financial losses every year but one since its 2010 IPO, and the company's stock has lost nearly 99% over that time period. Today, the shares are trading at roughly $3, giving the company a market value of about $250 million.Still, a growing group of companies are pursuing similar techniques to make less-toxic <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/amyris-to-host-launch-of-its-new-zero-calorie-natural-sweetener-in-new-york-on-december-3-2018-1027528084">sweeteners</a> for food, biodegradable <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mushroom-packaging-startup-aims-for-lab-grown-meat-ecovative-2018-10">building materials</a>, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/synthetic-biology-zymergen-raises-hundreds-millions-for-future-manufacturing-2018-12">foldable electronics</a>, and investors have been <a href="https://www.cbinsights.com/research/industrial-synthetic-biology-market-map/">pouring money</a> into the field. From 2012 to 2017, funding for synthetic biology startups more than tripled, surpassing the $1 billion mark in 2016, according to a <a href="https://www.cbinsights.com/research/synthetic-biology-startup-market-map/">report</a> from CB Insights. Earlier this month, a synthetic biology startup called Zymergen <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/synthetic-biology-zymergen-raises-hundreds-millions-for-future-manufacturing-2018-12">raised $400 million</a> from investors including SoftBank and Goldman Sachs. Its aim is to make novel items like ultra-durable coatings and nontoxic insect repellents. (Of Zymergen's three co-founders, two came from Amyris.)Amyris is taking a different tack. It's focused on making superior versions of consumer products that already exist. That includes perfumes, moisturizers, and sweeteners that are cheaper, can be made faster, and are less environmentally-damaging than what most people use today."I want people to become aware of us because we're in their lives," Amyris CEO John Melo told Business Insider on a recent tour of the company's Emeryville, California headquarters, just north of Oakland."If I were to extrapolate that to its fullest, I would love to be the 'Intel Inside' everybody's goods."Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/synthetic-biology-zymergen-raises-hundreds-millions-for-future-manufacturing-2018-12">A Silicon Valley startup with 26 patents under its belt just raised $400 million from SoftBank and Goldman Sachs to make materials from living things</a><h2>Inside Amyris' plan for global domination</h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c1c26cfaebf4246d87a74e2-1600/lab 5.jpg" border="0" alt="amyris emeryville Lab 5" data-mce-source="Courtesy Amyris" />Courtesy AmyrisBillionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is responsible for much of Amyris' present renown.</div></div></div>Inside Amyris' sprawling, multistory headquarters in a rapidly developing part of Emeryville, the sound of humming robots and other pricey lab equipment fills the air. Hundreds of employees work with the glimmering equipment to churn out all of the base ingredients for its range of consumer products. A decade ago, a much smaller set of machinery was being used to make industrial goods. With funds from investors including Khosla Ventures and Kleiner Perkins and support from billionaire Bill Gates, Amyris produced the precursors to malaria drugs and hydrocarbon-based biofuel. But neither operation could compete financially with traditional manufacturing processes, so after years of work, Amyris had to either shut down or spin off both enterprises.Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/silicon-valley-life-science-biotech-vc-investor-list-2018-8">40 AND UNDER: The Silicon Valley biotech stars who are backing startups aiming to cure disease, prolong life, and fix the food system</a>Still, Melo doesn't think the company's work on malaria or fuel was all for nothing. Today, he says the work on consumer goods is succeeding - largely thanks to the hard lessons learned in biofuels."Not everybody has the benefit of those pieces," Melo said.<h2>From malaria drugs to biofuels to skincare, fragrances, and sweetener</h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c1c2f72e04d623fff001753-1067/concretefamily1600x800 1.jpg" border="0" alt="amyris biossance skincare sephora" style="color: #000000;" data-mce-source="Courtesy Amyris" />Courtesy AmyrisAmyris' Biossance products, sold at Sephora, contain up to 60% of the skin-quenching ingredient squalene. Only theirs is made with microbes, not shark livers.</div></div></div>Luckily for a company like Amyris, shifting from one industry to another isn't as difficult as it sounds. "Instead of a chemical company which has to change the pipes, all we have to do is change the organism," <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-cherry-bb3bb838/">Joel Cherry</a>, Amyris' president of research and development, said in December.And changing the organism is precisely what Amyris did when it entered the health space in 2016. Instead of focusing exclusively on yeast, the company feeds the same sugarcane waste that it used for malaria treatments and biofuel to a host of microorganisms like E. coli and different kinds of fungus.The company can coax the microbes into making the scent of patchouli or sandalwood for Chanel perfume, or the moisturizing emollient in its own lineup of skincare products called Biossance, which have been <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sephora-skincare-gifts-2018-12#biossance-squalane-and-glycolic-renewal-facial-4">sold at big name retailers like Sephora</a> since 2017. Together, the sweetener and skincare industries provide Amyris with $200 billion in market potential, Melo estimated.And to ensure that it can compete financially, Amyris specifically looks for products whose supply could be threatened by changing climates or irregular harvests.Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/crispr-genetic-modification-agriculture-food-2018-4">A controversial technology could save us from starvation - if we let it</a>In its Biossance products, the key ingredient that Amyris makes is called squalene. Normally derived from shark livers, the ingredient is prized by the cosmetic industry for its ability to hold moisture and keep skin soft and pliable. But dozens of countries have banned shark hunting, which harms the species along with the ocean ecosystems. So Amyris makes squalene with genetically engineered microbes instead.Amyris' unique production method for squalene has other benefits, too.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c1c3e9fb3c21d32ac272e24-1080/john melo headshot 1.png" border="0" alt="John Melo Headshot amyris ceo" data-mce-source="Courtesy Amyris" />Courtesy AmyrisAmyris CEO John Melo</div></div></div>In most face and body products, squalene only exists as a tiny fraction (some 2-10%) of the overall ingredient list. But some of Amyris' Biossance products contain as much as 60% of the prized ingredient, something Melo says they do simply because they can."That's the strategy for everything we do, where people start with a small volume of our ingredient because they can claim it, it's good, and it does good things for the final product," Melo said. "The more they use it, the more they decide, 'We should be using more of this.'"The company hopes to do the same thing with its new zero-calorie sweetener, made using synthetic biology and an ingredient from the stevia plant.Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/eating-fat-wont-make-you-fat-sugar-will-2018-7">There's growing evidence that eating fat won't make you fat, but sugar will</a>In October, Amyris signed its first major supply and distribution agreement with ASR Group, the largest cane sugar refiner in the world. Last month, protein shake company <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/amyris-celebrates-launch-of-new-zero-calorie-naturally-derived-sweetener-1027779348">Shaklee announced</a> it would make its shakes with Amyris' sweetener. <div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c2a5f5c0df1766daf510fe9-1300/chocolate.jpg" border="0" alt="amyris chocolate" data-mce-source="Erin Brodwin / Business Insider" />Erin Brodwin / Business Insider</div></div></div>Business Insider sampled coffee sweetened with a packet of the ingredient and tasted a chocolate bar made with the product. Both tasted similar to products sweetened with Splenda (sucralose) or Stevia, only without the bitter aftertaste."We go after big problems and part of that is going after markets where we can be the number one technology in the world for those markets," Melo said."I think of sweetener as the next market that we're entering, and there will be many more."<hr><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/intelligence/ai-in-us-healthcare?IR=T&amp;utm_source=businessinsider&amp;utm_medium=ctgr&amp;utm_term=ctgr_leadgen&amp;utm_content=dhealth_ctgr_leadgen&amp;utm_campaign=dhealth_ctgr_leadgen_ai_in_us_healthcare"><img src="https://static.businessinsider.com/image/5b1988cc1ae66235008b54c1" alt="Business Insider Intelligence Exclusive FREE Report: The 5 Ways AI Will Change U.S. Healthcare" border="0" style="display: block; width: 100% !important; max-width: 640px !important; margin: 0 auto !important" /></a><hr /></hr> <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tried-22-day-revolution-beyonce-vegan-diet-weight-loss-2017-9">I went on Beyoncé's 22-day diet - and I lost 15 pounds</a></h3> <div> <iframe class="bijwplayerclass" data-player="jwplayer" src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/9yMDH7rq-CEZHWCBG.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" style="margin:0px;" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><script>function receiveMessage(event){ console.log(event.data.fullscreen); Android.fullscreen(event.data.fullscreen); }window.addEventListener("message", receiveMessage, false);</script> </div> </div>

After a kick-start from Bill Gates, a Silicon Valley company aims to be the 'Intel Inside' of the $200 billion sweetener and skincare market

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Business <keyword id="79969" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="insider">Insider</keyword> has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipf_021319_ouai-hair-and-body-shine-mist&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fhair-body-shine-mist-P442300%3Ficid2%3Dproducts%2520grid%3Ap442300%3Aproduct" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c6455492628985333758965-1046/ouai hair and body mist .jpg" border="0" alt="OUAI Hair and Body Mist " data-mce-source="OUAI" />OUAI</div></div></div></a><ul class="summary-list"><li>OUAI Haircare just released its latest celebrity-approved hair product: the <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipf_021319_ouai-hair-and-body-shine-mist&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fhair-body-shine-mist-P442300%3Ficid2%3Dproducts%2520grid%3Ap442300%3Aproduct" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hair &amp; Body Shine Mist</a>, which can be used on hair or body to add softness and shine. Consider it the all-over answer to dewy, luminous skin - the one product you need to glow from head to toe. </li><li>It's the latest in a string of dual-action hair and body products from the brand, which was founded by celebrity hair stylist Jen Atkin (known for working with Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Chrissy Teigen).</li><li>The spray features crushed diamond powder to refract light, amaranth oil to condition, and squalene to add shine. It sinks into the hair and skin quickly without leaving behind a greasy residue, and delivers a subtle shimmer.</li><li><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipf_021319_ouai-hair-and-body-shine-mist&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fhair-body-shine-mist-P442300%3Ficid2%3Dproducts%2520grid%3Ap442300%3Aproduct" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OUAI Hair &amp; Body Shine Mist</a> is available at Sephora for $32.</li></ul>If you've ever scrolled through Instagram, kept up with the Kardashian-Jenners, or obsessed over the Hadid sisters' perfect hair, you're likely already familiar with OUAI. But for those not yet in the know, OUAI (pronounced "way") is the 3-year-old hair-care empire founded by Jen Atkin, hair stylist to the stars and serial entrepreneur. After making a name for herself in the celeb sphere as the go-to girl for Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Chrissy Teigen (to name a few), and later launching Mane Addicts, a stylist education platform, Atkin decided to bottle up her mane magic for the masses. OUAI launched in 2016 with a handful of hair products that made it easy to recreate Atkin's signature messy waves at home (the stylist practically invented the tousled look with her "butterfly" technique). Viral success ensued.More recently, OUAI has capitalized on that low-key, effortlessly polished vibe by introducing dual-action hair and body products - the latest of which is the <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/hair-body-shine-mist-P442300?icid2=products%20grid:p442300:product">Hair &amp; Body Shine Mist</a>. "The dual action products first started with our <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipf_021319_ouai-hair-and-body-shine-mist&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Frose-hair-body-oil-P419005%3Ficid2%3Dproducts%2520grid%3Ap419005%3Aproduct" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rose Hair &amp; Body Oil</a>, and now we have <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipf_021319_ouai-hair-and-body-shine-mist&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fscalp-body-scrub-P434221%3Ficid2%3Dproducts%2520grid%3Ap434221%3Aproduct" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scalp &amp; Body Scrub</a>," Aktin tells Business Insider. "Our biggest request was a shine spray for hair and body." Consider it the all-over answer to dewy, luminous skin - the one product you need to glow from head to toe. "The inspiration came from our community - our Instagram Live conversations during product development meetings, our polls on IG stories, and comments in our DMs," Atkin reveals. It's a pretty genius development technique that feels completely aligned with the brand's social-first approach to marketing and customer service: Ask customers what they want, iterate and improve on the concept, then deliver a product that not only works, but looks great in a #shelfie (that's a #selfie for your beauty products, FYI).For the $32 <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipf_021319_ouai-hair-and-body-shine-mist&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fhair-body-shine-mist-P442300%3Ficid2%3Dproducts%2520grid%3Ap442300%3Aproduct" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hair &amp; Body Shine Mist</a> that translates to a metallic, rose-colored can of aerosol spray, that lightly dusts strands and skin with light-refracting diamond particles and glimmer-giving oils. If diamonds were a girl's best friend in the 1950s, the diamond-spiked Hair &amp; Body Shine Mist is a millennial girl's best friend.<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipf_021319_ouai-hair-and-body-shine-mist&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fhair-body-shine-mist-P442300%3Ficid2%3Dproducts%2520grid%3Ap442300%3Aproduct" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c6457582628985a323e4425-888/ouai hair and body mist demo.jpg" border="0" alt="OUAI Hair and Body Mist Demo" data-mce-source="OUAI" />OUAI</div></div></div></a>"Avoiding roots, lightly mist dry hair from mid-length to ends for a shiny finish," Atkin instructs. "It provides a lightweight, light-reflecting, silky shine to hair." Once your hair has achieved peak shine, "Spray from neck to toes," the stylist says. Now, you might be thinking that a "dewy glow from head to toe" is nice in theory but sounds a little… sticky. Greasy. Oily, even. I'm happy to report that is not the case with <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipf_021319_ouai-hair-and-body-shine-mist&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fhair-body-shine-mist-P442300%3Ficid2%3Dproducts%2520grid%3Ap442300%3Aproduct" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OUAI's Hair &amp; Body Shine Mist</a>. At all. The product utilizes an aerosol spray function that's reminiscent of at-home spray tan cans, but instead of getting tan, you're getting glossy. The formula sinks into the skin almost immediately. It doesn't feel - or look - greasy or oily, and there's zero residue left behind; just a subtle shimmer that glistens every time your hair or body catches the light. The effect is real: I spent a solid minute and a half rotating my arm back and forth in a patch of sunlight, mesmerized by how it shone.Of course, that's all by thoughtful design. "Our production team worked really hard to create the perfect blend of diamond powder, amaranth oil, and squalene," Atkin says. "Diamond powder contains shine properties that brighten dull skin and hair through reflection of light, amaranth oil is a nutrient-rich oil that conditions skin and hair, and squalene provides hydration and moisture for a healthy shine."The glow is buildable, so you can spritz just a touch for everyday shimmer or go all-out for evening. But the best part about OAUI's new dual-action spray? As with every product the brand puts out, the scent is to die for.In that sense, it's not really fair to call <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipf_021319_ouai-hair-and-body-shine-mist&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fhair-body-shine-mist-P442300%3Ficid2%3Dproducts%2520grid%3Ap442300%3Aproduct" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hair &amp; Body Shine Mist</a> a two-in-one - it's a veritable three-in-one, since it can stand in for your usual perfume, too. "The fragrance is [called] Melrose Place, a velvety rich rose fragrance with hints of bergamot, lychee, cedar wood, and white musk," Atkin says. "It's the same fragrance found in our Rose Hair &amp; Body Oil and Scalp &amp; Body Scrub." The scent was such a cult-hit with customers when it was first introduced to the product line, OUAI later branched out into actual fragrance with the release of four perfumes, among them the rosy, musky Melrose Place.<h3><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipf_021319_ouai-hair-and-body-shine-mist&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fhair-body-shine-mist-P442300%3Ficid2%3Dproducts%2520grid%3Ap442300%3Aproduct" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buy OUAI's Hair &amp; Body Shine Mist at Sephora for $32</a></h3><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a> Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>. Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. 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This cult-favorite hair-care brand's new 'shine mist' adds softness and subtle shimmer to my skin and hair

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But people over the age of 65 typically have a weaker immune system due to age and therefore should get one of the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5916a2.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">specialized vaccines</a> so they are equally protected against the flu and <a href="https://www.idsociety.org/news--publications-new/articles/2019/studies-show-flu-vaccine-reduces-risk-of-hospitalization-in-children-and-death-in-adults/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">severe</a> complications that could lead to hospitalization. <h2>Types of flu shots for seniors</h2>There are two types of flu vaccines that the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/acip/summary/summary-recommendations.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CDC recommends</a> for people over 65:<ol><li>High dose flu vaccine, also called Fluzone</li><li>Adjuvanted inactivated flu vaccine, known as Fluad</li></ol>You can get both the high-dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines at your doctor's office, but you can also usually find the high dose vaccine at pharmacy clinics like <a href="https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/flu/faq?icid=flushots-tab-faq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CVS</a>. There haven't been any studies comparing the high-dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines, and the CDC doesn't state any preference about which vaccine to use. However, some doctors may prefer the high-dose vaccine because it has been <a href="https://www.fda.gov/media/119870/download" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in use since 2009</a>, while the adjuvanted vaccine came out <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/adjuvant.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">more recently in 2015</a>.<h3>High dose flu vaccine</h3>The high dose flu vaccine has<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/qa_fluzone.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> four times as many antigens</a> as a regular flu shot, and is available specifically for <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/qa_fluzone.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">people over 65</a>. Medical term: <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/how-do-vaccines-work" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Antigens</a> are pathogenic molecules that trigger the immune system to release antibodies designed to fight infection. Vaccines contain antigens in order to alert the immune system to specific pathogens, like the flu virus, so that it's more equipped to fight those pathogens if they later invade your body.The higher antigen load means that even if your immune system has a weaker reaction, having more virus particles present helps your body create more antibodies - ideally enough to protect you from infection, Haynes says.A<a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1315727?query=featured_home" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> study published in 2014</a> found that the high dose flu vaccine was 24% more effective in preventing flu in people over 65, compared with the standard vaccine. Moreover, seniors who get the high dose vaccine are also<a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600%2817%2930235-7/fulltext" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> less likely to be hospitalized</a> for the flu.<h3>Adjuvanted inactivated flu vaccine</h3>Another vaccine<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/adjuvant.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> specifically designed for seniors</a> is the adjuvanted, inactivated flu vaccine. An adjuvant is a substance that increases your body's reaction to virus proteins.Medical term: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/how-fluvaccine-made.htm">Inactivated flu shots</a> contain dead flu viruses. The antigens in the vaccine still provoke an immune response so you build up antibodies against the flu virus. Inactivated flu vaccines are typically recommended for people who are <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pregnant</a>, are over the age of 65, or who have certain medical conditions.The substance added to the adjuvanted flu vaccine is<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/adjuvants.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> squalene oil</a>, also called MF59, which is found naturally in plants and animals. "This gives an extra boost to the immune response to the vaccine which will then lead to greater protection from infection," Haynes says.Because the adjuvanted vaccine spikes your immune response, it may also have<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/adjuvant.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> more side effects</a> than the standard vaccine, including irritation at the injection site, muscle aches, and headache. However, the vaccine offers great protection for seniors - a<a href="https://academic.oup.com/jid/article/222/2/278/5758057" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 2020 study</a> found that people over 65 who got the adjuvanted vaccine were less likely to be hospitalized for the flu, compared with those who got the standard vaccine.<h2>Insider's takeaway</h2>Getting any flu shot is helpful for seniors, but the high dose and adjuvanted flu shots are the best option to guard against illness and hospitalization. There is also little risk involved with getting the flu vaccine. "You cannot get the flu from a flu vaccine," Haynes says, though you may not feel well for a day or two after getting it because your immune system is gearing up to fight off the virus, which can cause<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/misconceptions.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> mild symptoms</a> like headache or low-grade fever.The CDC recommends that any adult can get the flu vaccine unless you have a severe<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/whoshouldvax.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> allergy to one of the ingredients</a>, like gelatin or certain antibiotics. If you aren't sure which flu vaccine is right for you, talk to your doctor to figure out the best option.<a data-type="5dc5c0a379d75756b4371433">How long does the flu last? And when you'll start to feel better</a><a data-type="5dc5d16f79d75759ff65aed2">How to prevent the flu, according to doctors</a><a data-type="5dcd836d79d757078678e1d3">The flu is highly contagious, especially in the first 4 days</a><a data-type="5dc18aef44b1c4331539e8b3">Does the flu shot give you the flu? No, but there are side effects</a>

What type of flu shot is best for people over age 65

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. <a href="https://www.insider-inc.com/commerce-on-insider-inc/">Learn more.</a><a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772371515952253" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"></a><ul class="summary-list"><li>Superfood skincare is marketed as a green smoothie for the skin. Products feature cocktails of antioxidants and nix ingredients such as parabens and phthalates.</li><li><a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772371515952253" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Youth to the People</a> is one of the movement's leading companies. </li><li>Its products are full of leafy greens and antioxidants and free of soap, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, and added color. </li><li>I tested out a few of the company's products, and they're a great option for a simple skincare routine or a <keyword id="6400741" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Vegan">vegan</keyword> product line.</li></ul>A superfood craze has swept through the halls of Sephora, filling its aisles with creams meant to work like "<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/drunk-elephant-protini-new-lotion-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">protein shakes for your face</a>."Unlike many <keyword id="6354629" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="beauty">beauty</keyword> fads, the 'food for your face' trend has solid reasoning. Superfoods such as kale and spinach tend to contain the antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins that provide a host of benefits for your body and your skin simultaneously — boosting hydration, reducing inflammation, and fighting off the damaging free radicals in your environment. When utilized properly, they can be very effective, and you'll likely see the same ingredients included in other iconic skincare products.<a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772371515952253" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Youth to the People</a> — also known as "Superfood for the Skin" — is one of the companies popularizing a juice cleanse for your face. Conceptually, the startup focuses on clean, greens-based products that any skin type can use every day. Each product is formulated like its own superfood — "as whole, clean, and packed with nutrients as the food you put in your body," the brand posits. Its products arrive in recyclable packaging, and, inside, without ingredients like dimethicone, parabens, synthetic fragrance, or phthalates.<h2>Youth to the People is meant to feel like a 'green juice' for your skin</h2>Cousins Greg Gonzalez and Joe Cloyes grew up immersed in their grandmother's skincare business in the Bay Area, and used that background and industry knowledge when creating the vegan, straightforward skincare line they themselves wanted to use. "We're the guys that drink green juice [and] love discovering new herbal supplements… We're the new generation that cares about what we put in our bodies and onto our skin."Gonzalez and Cloyes were already creating nutrient-rich diets for their bodies' longevity, energy, and health, and they said "not much changed" when the two founded <a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772371515952253" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Youth to the People</a> and began engineering a line of skincare products. <a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772479376689777" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><div type="image" title="_103026946" height="1245" width="1661" msid="77665084" hostid="261"></div></a><a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772371515952253" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Youth to the People</a> formulas are — like your favorite juices — packed with a concoction of powerful antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients from cold-pressed plant extracts to boost your skin's health without the shady industry ingredients. The company works in small batches for maximum freshness, never tests on animals, and doesn't include parabens, sulfates, or dimethicone. <h2>I tested three of the products from the line. Here's what to expect from some of the company's bestsellers: </h2><a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772459644739094" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">The Superberry Hydrate + Glow Oil ($44)</a> is an "ultra-enriched," fast-absorbing face oil packed with rare super berry antioxidants. The oil combines maqui — the fruit billed as the most antioxidant-dense in the world — with açaí and goji. The rest of its ingredients round out the serum, with intensely hydrating prickly pear and squalene oil to lock in moisture with omega fatty acids and high levels of vitamin C. Jojoba and sunflower oil bump luminosity and moisturize dull skin without adding weight.<iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5f3e9dfb7924a15ce30fabdb&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe>All in all, this was the real standout product for me. The Glow Oil is intensely hydrating, a few drops go a long way, and it left my skin feeling smoother, more luminous, and much more hydrated without leaving a slick, grimy film like some oils. If you like the fresh, dewy look or to be described as "glowing," then this is for you.<a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772459644739094" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><div type="image" title="Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Oil" height="900" width="1200" msid="77665086" hostid="261"></div></a><a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772479376689777" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">The Superfood Air-Whip Moisturizer ($48)</a> is the aforementioned Green Smoothie for your skin — packed with kale, spinach, green tea, and the skincare heavyweight hyaluronic acid for added moisture. The operative word here is "whip" — the product hydrates, but one aspect of its lightweight texture is that it's able to be absorbed quickly and without leaving a residue. YTTP recommends using it after a serum, and I'd echo that sentiment for maximum hydration. It worked well for me especially in conjunction with the <a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772459644739094" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Glow Oil</a>, but extra dry skin might warrant more product than makes sense at the price.<iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5d7f9eac2e22af177d04a8e2&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772508794495633" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">The Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser ($36)</a> is an antioxidant-rich gel cleanser with many of the same ingredients as the Air-Whip (kale, spinach, green tea) to remove toxins without stripping the skin with harsher ingredients. Like all YTTP products, it's formulated without most of the "don't"s that can lurk in your cleansers, like sulfates, soap, fragrances, or parabens. True to its word, it's gentle, non-drying, and removes makeup easily. As <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/no-bs-skincare-review-2018-7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I've said in the past</a>, I'm a big fan of simple skincare routines solely because a line of dermatologists have recommended that (and only that) to me on repeat over the years. YTTP's cleanser is a great basic option: refreshing, effective, and it won't strip, uncomfortably tighten, or dry out your skin. Simply put, it does what it's supposed to, and it does it with "clean" ingredients.<iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5f3e9d56f0f41959bc6f7669&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe>If you want more exposure, it's possible to get a kit at Sephora with <a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772675814166231" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">five of the company's main products in one</a>, including the cleanser, two face creams, a mask, and the glow oil — or you can pick them up separately. You can also shop the line at <a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772706926802929" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Nordstrom</a>, <a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772371515952253" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Sephora</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Youth+To+The+People/page/CF13CFEA-F28E-4C3D-A747-70AE445F712A?ref_=ast_bln&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_080218_youth-to-the-people-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=189f793f6a8609e610bc15a11163062b&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325p=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Amazon</a>.<h2>The bottom line</h2>All in all, the <a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772371515952253" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Yout to the People</a> products are a great option. At its most base, it prevents you from dumping the equivalent of skincare fast food onto your face and into your body habitually. If you're looking for vegan, simple, clean, or greens-based skincare, you should include Youth to the People in your lineup — especially if it's the Superberry Glow Oil.<h3>Shop Youth to the People at <a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772371515952253" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored">Sephora</a>, <a href="https://shop-links.co/1715772706926802929" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Nordstrom</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Youth+To+The+People/page/CF13CFEA-F28E-4C3D-A747-70AE445F712A?ref_=ast_bln&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_080218_youth-to-the-people-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=189f793f6a8609e610bc15a11163062b&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325p=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Amazon</a>.</h3>

This superfood skincare line uses ingredients like spinach and kale to give you glowing skin — I tried the products and can attest that it's not a gimmick

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. <a href="https://www.insider-inc.com/commerce-on-insider-inc/">Learn more.</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pipette-Renewable-Plant-Derived-Squalane-2-Ounce/dp/B07VW3HQ6T/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_010620_pipettes-baby-balm-review-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=fe9f1918a0d4e23eaac54eb03429374c&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325p=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored"></a><ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pipette-Renewable-Plant-Derived-Squalane-2-Ounce/dp/B07VW3HQ6T/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_010620_pipettes-baby-balm-review-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=fe9f1918a0d4e23eaac54eb03429374c&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325p=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Pipette Baby Balm</a> is the most effective and nonirritating lotion alternative I've found that diminishes my daughter's eczema.</li><li>Launched in September 2019, Pipette makes bath and moisturizing products for mom and <keyword id="6358733" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Baby">baby</keyword>. </li><li>Their formulas are hypoallergenic and Environmental Working Group (EWG) Verified. </li></ul>Table of Contents<iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e13693d855cc246d3547b56&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe>I've been on the hunt for an effective environmentally friendly, unscented baby moisturizer since I was pregnant. That was four years ago.Yeah, it's been a journey. So you'll understand why a seemingly simple tub of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pipette-Renewable-Plant-Derived-Squalane-2-Ounce/dp/B07VW3HQ6T/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_010620_pipettes-baby-balm-review-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=fe9f1918a0d4e23eaac54eb03429374c&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325p=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Pipette Baby Balm</a> has me as hyped up as a kid at "Baby Shark Live." Two weeks and 22 uses since purchase, I think I may finally be able to toss out the graveyard of half-used lotions and balms taking up space in my bathroom cabinet.I tried <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pipette-Renewable-Plant-Derived-Squalane-2-Ounce/dp/B07VW3HQ6T/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_010620_pipettes-baby-balm-review-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=fe9f1918a0d4e23eaac54eb03429374c&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325p=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Pipette</a> on a lark thanks to a 20% off coupon. The brand, which launched in September 2019, makes moisturizers and bath products for babies and moms.Although my daughter is a <keyword id="6358804" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="toddler">toddler</keyword> now, I still gravitate toward baby products because they tend to have fewer ingredients and lighter scents. It's also a consideration for my work as a postpartum doula. New families are always in need of reliable, baby-safe products that aren't a waste of money.<h2>What makes Pipette stand out?</h2>While cruelty-free, vegan, and unscented were the initial draw for me, I will admit that I am a sucker for minimalist packaging, and Pipette's sedate, slightly retro, mint-and-navy blue combo definitely caught my eye.The design is as clean and simple as its ingredients. The packaging is recyclable, and according to the brand's website, renewable plastics are used "whenever possible." Although that iffy language is underwhelming, the company does not test on animals and features only plant-derived ingredients.On top of that, all of their products carry the Environmental Working Group's <a href="https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/about-the-mark.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">EWG Verified</a> guarantee that they do not contain potentially harmful ingredients.<h2>Ingredients</h2>When it comes to babies, less is definitely more. A main selling point of this brand is that it does not contain fillers or synthetics.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pipette-Renewable-Plant-Derived-Squalane-2-Ounce/dp/B07VW3HQ6T/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_010620_pipettes-baby-balm-review-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=fe9f1918a0d4e23eaac54eb03429374c&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325p=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Pipette</a> relies on sugarcane-derived "squalane," which is intended to mimic our body's own squalene (with an "e"), a skin-moisturizing lipid we naturally produce. To that, it adds plant-derived fatty acids, berry wax, a few fruit/plant-based binders and moisturizers, and vitamin E. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pipette-Renewable-Plant-Derived-Squalane-2-Ounce/dp/B07VW3HQ6T/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_010620_pipettes-baby-balm-review-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=fe9f1918a0d4e23eaac54eb03429374c&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325p=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored"><div type="image" title="Pipette Baby Balm2" height="900" width="1200" msid="75610976" hostid="261"></div></a>What it does not contain may be more newsworthy: no petrolatum, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, oxybenzone, talc, polyethylene glycol, formaldehyde, or retinyl palmitate. Although these ingredients are commonly found in <a href="https://www.ewg.org/skindeep" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">beauty and bath products</a>, they are arguably irritants, potential carcinogens, allergens, and/or hormone disruptors.<h2>Putting the Baby Balm to the test</h2>Once fall hits, dryness is a given. And as the chilly New England temperatures drop further, my household is up against something even worse: eczema. It manifests as small red and raised patches that drive my daughter crazy with itching. Unrefined extra-virgin coconut oil has been my fallback since she was an infant, but it is messy and takes time to absorb.Other nonsynthetic products didn't work for us, for various combinations of lackluster moisture, allergenic ingredients, or not-quite-right scents. Everyone for Everybody is a terrific synthetic-free brand, but it's extremely lightweight. I even plunked down $35 to try a jar of Pommade Divine Nature's Remedy Balm, but its medicinal scent and greasy after-life doomed it to the back of the drawer almost instantly.That brings us to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pipette-Renewable-Plant-Derived-Squalane-2-Ounce/dp/B07VW3HQ6T/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_010620_pipettes-baby-balm-review-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=fe9f1918a0d4e23eaac54eb03429374c&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325p=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Pipette</a>. I decided to test the balm by finger-painting a thin coat on my daughter's face post-bath, as well as the crooks of her elbows and several other targeted spots. Once our mornings hit below freezing, I repeated a quick swipe on her cheeks before heading out to daycare. In three days, her cheeks went from a patchwork of bright red blotches to a few faint rosy marks. Nothing else has done that as fast or as effectively.<h2>The bottom line</h2>So, should you buy it? Yes. Particularly if you are interested in vegan products without synthetic ingredients, are sensitive to perfumed baby lotions, or need a quality baby moisturizer suitable for fall and winter.There are literally thousands of options there. I am recommending this as a replacement for baby's daily lotion and as a spot fix for patches of extra-dry skin. Depending on your needs, other products may be better for your baby. If cradle cap is a concern, I recommend unrefined extra virgin coconut oil. If diaper rash is cropping up, there is nothing better than <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009RF8G0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_010620_pipettes-baby-balm-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B0009RF8G0&amp;linkId=610aa9304361f3aa48cfc98690b90a724361f3aa48cfc98690b90a72" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Boudreaux's Butt Paste</a> in my experience.If you love fragrant "baby-smelling" things, this probably won't hit the mark for you. Though it's marketed as "unscented," the balm smells a bit like linseed oil. Or, if you ask my toddler, it "smells like unicorn syrup!!!"I've read some <keyword id="52147" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="reviews">reviews</keyword> that say the balm felt greasy or didn't absorb. That was not my experience. In fact, I felt it was the opposite. At $13 for 2 ounces, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pipette-Renewable-Plant-Derived-Squalane-2-Ounce/dp/B07VW3HQ6T/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_010620_pipettes-baby-balm-review-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=fe9f1918a0d4e23eaac54eb03429374c&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325p=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Pipette</a> is pricier than many store-bought options. However, it's less expensive than upscale balms and lotions targeting consumers who want products free of synthetics and potentially harmful ingredients.You can purchase Pipette Baby Balm on its own or as part of a bundled gift pack. I purchased the <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/pipette-2-oz-baby-balm/5411729?skuId=20636456&amp;mrkgcl=611&amp;mrkgadid=3015288844&amp;enginename=google&amp;mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_health_online&amp;product_id=20636456&amp;product_channel=online&amp;adtype=pla&amp;adpos=&amp;creative=263213775346&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=g&amp;utm_campaignid=71700000040060880&amp;utm_adgroupid=58700004311865896&amp;targetid=92700036057908035&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3dGC1e_T6AIVBp6fCh2bYwXnEAsYBSABEgKvp_D_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.dsIQobChMI3dGC1e_T6AIVBp6fCh2bYwXnEAsYBSABEgKvp_D_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Moisturizing Bath Set</a> ($30). 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Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=80811&amp;urllink=maelove.com%2Fproducts%2Fthe-night-renewer" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5cdaedd0021b4c652c5fa442-800/nr41024x1024.jpg" border="0" alt="nr4_1024x1024" data-mce-source="Maelove" /></a>Maelove</div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>Maelove's Glycolic Acid cream, <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=80811&amp;urllink=maelove.com%2Fproducts%2Fthe-night-renewer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Night Renewer ($27.95)</a>, was designed as a highly potent AHA cream that's gentle enough for sensitive skin.</li><li>AHA helps create smoother, brighter skin by encouraging rapid cell turnover and stimulating collagen production. It's often used to fade scarring, reduce fine lines and pores, and soften skin. </li><li>I used <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=80811&amp;urllink=maelove.com%2Fproducts%2Fthe-night-renewer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Night Renewer</a> for a few weeks consistently, and it made good on claims of delivering the benefits of a chemical peel without the harsh side effects.</li></ul>If you - like many of us lost souls - sometimes feel like you've been put on this earth just to complete a seemingly impossible crusade for effective, cheap skin care products, you may have already stumbled across newcomer Maelove. If not, take note: It's a line of skin-care basics meticulously formulated by MIT grads (with the help of some AI) and designed to work for all skin types. Best of all, each product is priced under $30.Maelove's line <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/maelove-skin-care-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">is full of standouts</a>, but perhaps most noteworthy is the gentle Glycolic Acid cream, <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=80811&amp;urllink=maelove.com%2Fproducts%2Fthe-night-renewer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Night Renewer ($27.95)</a>, that took the company two years to accomplish. It's noteworthy because, unlike many potent AHAs, it's not supposed to be too harsh for sensitive skin types to use. The Night Renewer combines 10% medical-grade glycolic acid to slough away dead skin overnight, as well as hyaluronic acid to hydrate and calm the skin. 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In the morning, I'd swipe my <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bioderma-micellar-water-review-2018-06" target="_blank" rel="noopener">go-to micellar water</a> across my face to remove any residue and proceed with <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/dermatologist-skin-care-routine-tips-recommendations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">my typical morning routine</a>. I've been using it consistently for a few weeks, and my skin is markedly softer, scars are noticeably faded, and fine lines and pores both appear less defined each morning after using. When Kim describes The Night Renewer as gentle but effective - two words I grew up viewing as incompatible variables in skin care - she's telling the truth. My pale combination skin often responds to powerful resurfacing agents like glycolic acid and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/aztec-bentonite-clay-mask-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">deep clay masks</a> by turning bald-uakari-monkey-red - like I just moved a couch into a seven-story walk-up. This isn't the case with The Night Renewer. Other than the initial tingling, I don't notice any overt reaction from my skin. Despite the transactional mindset (pain exchanged for beauty) we often apply to skin-care, The Night Renewer manages to resurface the skin without requiring discomfort. It makes good on its claims of delivering the effectiveness of a chemical peel without the harsh side effects.I often recommend Maelove as <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/maelove-skin-care-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the internet's best-kept secrets</a>. It's radically affordable for the no-nonsense quality, and it's designed to work for all skin types. 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