Ingredient Encyclopedia

Welcome to the Ingredient Encyclopedia

Discover what’s inside your skincare — from retinol to aloe vera — with clear guides on benefits, uses, and safety.

Ingredient Encyclopedia

Vitamin C for Brightness & Firmness

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 12, 2025
Vitamin C, the most celebrated antioxidant in dermatology, brightens dull skin, supports collagen formation, and shields against daily oxidative stress. This dermatologist-backed guide explains exactly how to choose the right form—from potent L-Ascorbic Acid to gentler derivatives like MAP and SAP—how to layer it with Niacinamide and SPF for protection, and how to store it to preserve stability. Whether you’re targeting dark spots, early fine lines, or overall radiance, consistent Vitamin C use each morning builds long-term brightness and firmness while protecting your barrier. Think of it as your skin’s daily sunrise: gradual, steady, and science-powered. 🌞

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Best Serums for Clear Skin – A Simple Framework

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 11, 2025
Serums are the skin’s most powerful yet misunderstood allies — light in texture but rich in transformative science. Whether you’re battling oil, dullness, or post-blemish marks, choosing the right serum can reshape your skin’s rhythm. Niacinamide balances redness and oil; salicylic acid clears clogged pores; azelaic acid brightens lingering scars; and vitamin C or gentle AHAs restore radiant clarity. This dermatologist-approved framework reveals how to layer, when to pause, and what to avoid for real, barrier-safe results. With ingredient-based tables, gender-specific insights, and science-backed routines, this guide helps you build a serum wardrobe that works in harmony, not competition. Because your skin deserves patience, not punishment — and consistency glows louder than filters ✨

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Can You Use Vitamin C and Sunscreen Together?

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 11, 2025
Using Vitamin C (an antioxidant) under sunscreen creates a protective daytime system. Vitamin C neutralises free radicals generated by UV and pollution, supports collagen enzymes, and evens tone; sunscreen blocks UV radiation to prevent DNA damage and pigmentation. Together, they reduce photoaging, dark spots, and laxity more effectively than either alone.

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Retinol vs Tretinoin – What’s the Difference?

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 11, 2025
Ever wondered why some people’s skin glows effortlessly with retinoids while others end up red and flaky? 🌙 The secret lies in choosing the right form of Vitamin A — Retinol or Tretinoin. Both are skincare superheroes that refine texture, soften wrinkles, and unclog pores — but their strength, speed, and gentleness differ. Retinol is your gentle, over-the-counter glow starter, while Tretinoin (Retinoic Acid) is a dermatologist-prescribed powerhouse for transformative results.