Tag: silica
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Ingestible Beauty: Do You Need To “Eat” Your Skincare Routine?
Beauty supplements are fast becoming the latest hot topic in skincare and for good reason. The global beauty ingestible industry is expected to be worth US$ 8.30 billion by the year 2030. In conjunction with topical treatments, getting the right nutrients internally can do major things for the health of your skin. This is because…
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Silica: The Secret Skin Supplement We Should Be Taking
With the beauty industry expanding at a rapid pace, we are often introduced to new supplements and ingredients. The most recent rising star is silica. It’s said to have a radiant effect on your complexion. It’s also claimed that it can leave you with a healthy glow from the inside out. This is a beauty-boosting…
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Ingredient Watch: The Silicon Dioxide In Your Pizza
Silicon dioxide, or silica, is a common additive in the production of foods, where this ingredient is used primarily as a flow agent in powdered foods (to prevent the formation of lumps), or to absorb water in hygroscopic applications. Hygroscopy is the ability of a substance to attract and hold water molecules found in its…