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Is your skin dry or dehydrated?

Did you know there is a difference?  Dry is a skin type. Dehydration is a skin condition. DRY SKIN If your skin is flaky, cracked or irritated, you’re considered to have dry skin. This means your skin actually lacks oil that keeps your appearance from glowing, youthful and fresh. This may or may not clear […]
3 years ago

Managing Acne Breakouts

Acne develops when pores in the skin become clogged with dead skin cells, bacteria, or both. This clogging also occurs when the body produces too much sebum, an oil that keeps the skin from drying out. When the lipid barrier is enhanced and protected by hyaluronic acid, the skin is better able to defend itself […]
4 years ago

Hydration vs Moisturizer is there a difference?

Hydrators and moisturizers both address the importance of making sure the skin is getting all the water it needs to fight dryness and dehydration, premature signs of aging and environmental damage. “Hydration” (humectant) is the extraction of water molecules from the air and then infusing your cells with water pulling them into the skin’s surface […]
4 years ago

GOOD, BAD and Ugly of preservatives! A Guide to understanding preservatives in skincare.

Are we afraid of preservatives at Gelsum? Not necessarily. We have a water based serum so therefore you must have a preservative that has anti-microbial qualities. SO we researched a clean, natural preservative without toxic health implications. Which is called COSGARD. THE GOOD, using preservatives extends the shelf life of your products plus avoids bacteria […]
4 years ago