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Hidden Chemicals in Skincare Products Age You Faster [Infographic]

Geraldine

Sep 29, 2019

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You religiously go through your 10-step skincare routine every day to make sure your complexion is glowing and wrinkle-free. Mastering the art of having a consistent skincare routine makes you proud, as it should. Hey, you’ve even adopted a skincare diet.

Then, you read shocking information about specific hidden chemicals in your favorite skincare products that, wait for it, are making you age faster (gasp!). Obviously, this is the opposite of what you want from your skincare products. Aren’t they supposed to make your skin look better, and dare we say, younger?

It turns out some skincare products have some ingredients that can actually damage your skin in the long run and derail your anti-aging efforts.

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Geraldine is a GR8NESS Contributing Editor who writes about self care, clean makeup and beauty, mental health, and relationships – as well as natural remedies and fitness. She’s a coffee enthusiast with Venezuelan roots, a former ballerina, and the sunscreen patrol. Most of the time, you can find her working on her skincare routine or trying a new dance workout.

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