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shuppy

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February 7, 2020 at 10:34 pm in reply to: Do we all agree that most ingredients (active) are overrated.

@ngarayeva001 I said “over 99%”. What you’ve listed are definitely part of the >1% that actually works. There are lots more that are purported to do amazing things but simply have no effect.
shuppy

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February 7, 2020 at 6:09 pm in reply to: Do we all agree that most ingredients (active) are overrated.

@Perry Thank you. It’s because of people like you I created an account.
shuppy

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February 7, 2020 at 4:36 pm in reply to: Do we all agree that most ingredients (active) are overrated.

@Perry. My whole take on the industry might be cynical. However there are hundreds of ingredients that are regarded as anti-acne, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, skin lightening, anti-aging e.t.c Vast majority (99%) do not have any visible effect on the skin.

Niacinamide is said to have antiinflammatory, anti-acne properties, but I am unconvinced about those claims. I still consider it as one of the beneficial ingredients to the skin, but most ingredients do not have any benefit on the skin. They’re simply overrated.