What is an “active ingredient” in skincare?

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Many of us have stared at the packaging of a skincare product, wondering what that strange chemical word actually does.

So here’s Imma Perfetto with a quick run-through of what these chemicals are, and what they can do to your skin.

Huh? Science Explained is a LiSTNR production.

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