Curled Melanin

November 26, 2022

What’s the noise about Glycerine & Hyaluronic acid? Are they worth adding them in your skincare?

Understanding product labels and identifying which beauty care product to use may seem daunting, especially when faced with ingredients that appear to offer similar results. Look at glycerin and hyaluronic acid, for example. You will find them in moisturizers, which makes it difficult to choose formulas together, unless you are familiar with every ingredient. On this podcast I share information about glycerine vs Hyaluronic acid, so that you can decide which (if not both) is worth a place in your skin care routine. Read on to learn more about using glycerin and hyaluronic acid as part of your skin care routine. Before you compare one ingredient against the other it’s important to understand them individually. Let’s dive deeper What Is Glycerin? Glycerine is a kind of carbohydrate called sweet alcohol, or polyol. What Is Hyaluronic Acid? Many people seem to get excited about hyaluronic acid and wonder how and why it is becoming a massively popular ingredient. It is a naturally occurring substance that already exists in your body and is found in your skin; it helps to retain water and is responsible for moisturizing your body's soft tissues. A molecule of hyaluronic acid is capable of holding 1000 times its weight in water. Because of its hydrating properties, hyaluronic acid is commonly found in moisturizers and serums, making its claim its ability to slow aging by its correct usage. What Is The Difference Between Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid? As previously mentioned, hyaluronic acid and glycerin share the fact that they are both moisturizing ingredients. They are also both humectants, meaning they help the skin retain moisture. Humectants work by pulling water out of the air to moisturize and soften the skin. Studies show that glycerine is the most effective moistening agent for increasing the moisture content of the skin barrier. Although it does not penetrate the dermis, it contributes to the hydration of the stratum corneum, the upper layer of the epidermis. Note that too much glycerin may cause the skin to feel sticky. To minimize this effect, glycerin is often combined with other light moisturising ingredients, such as rose water or aloe vera. Hyaluronic acid, meanwhile, has a light, nearly watery texture. Benefits of hyaluronic acids include plumping the skin and minimizing the appearance of age-related concerns, such as wrinkles. However, conventional hyaluronic acid molecules are too large to provide the skin with long-term hydration. As such, only products containing small molecules of hyaluronic acid are expected to offer the full range of benefits. Ultimately, glycerin and hyaluronic acid are both effective moisturizers. Stay with me to learn which of these powerful ingredients is best for your skin type. Overall both glycerine & hyaluronic are good at what they do, what matters most is one’s desire with their skincare in the long run and how generous their budget is. Other wise both ingredients are a pass on my skincare routine and you will find my basket full of each because I want extra hydration even in my old age. What has been your experience with Glycerine and ( or ) Hyaluronic acid? I d like to hear your story too. Reach out to me on my socials and let’s get debunking. Remember to love your skin and flaunt your melanin.😘

July 22, 2022

Curled melanin Introduction

Hello, on this episode I talk about my journey and decision to launch Curled Melanin podcast, I am excited to share my journey on clean natural beauty and want to share my story on being a dark skin toned woman in a world we’re it easy to bleach and despise one’s true being. Join me as we recreate beauty and recreate standards.

July 21, 2022

Curled Melanin (Trailer)