Longevity Magazine

Dirty beauty dozen

If you’re one to spend thousands of rands in pursuit of healthy skin, you should take a look at the skincare products you buy. The value isn’t in the brand; it’s in the ingredients.

Retinol. Vitamin C. Niacinamide. Bakuchiol. Much attention is paid to ingredients that promote skin health, but what about those that don’t?

While many of the following ingredients have been banned in countries around the globe, there are still some places where they’re used.

1 Oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) – sun-protection products

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