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Can you use glycolic acid with retinol?

ahas

Can you use glycolic acid with retinol?

The skincare world is never short of the newest, glitziest active ingredient vying for your attention. But while trendy ingredients can come and go...

Acne

How do pimple patches work and what are the best ones?

Acne patches have emerged as a popular item to keep in your skincare arsenal. These handle little patches are positioned as a “break out in case of...

Tretinoin or Retinol? Which one is best for skin?

Acne

Tretinoin vs. Retinol - Which one should you use?

Retinoids, molecules in the vitamin A family, are probably some of the most celebrated skincare actives out there. With a proven track record for a...

Dry Skin

Is petrolatum bad for skin?

Petrlatum is an ubiquitous skincare ingredient perhaps popularized by good ol’ Vaseline. As common and historied as it is, it’s also one that often...

niacinamide

How much niacinamide is too much niacinamide

As a skincare enthusiast, you’ve probably already heard of the irritation potential of heavy-hitting active ingredients such as retinol and glycoli...

oily skin

What is combination skin?

All of us have had to watch a commercial in which a smiling model applies a single product to their already-perfect skin? But you know this. We kno...

Acne

Should You Be Using PHA Gluconolactone Instead of Glycolic Acid?

There’s a (relatively) new chemical exfoliant in town – PHA (poly hydroxy acid) gluconolactone! It’s no secret that we love our AHAs (alpha hydroxy...

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RESULTS SUMMARY FOR OUR 2024 30-FOR-30 SUNSCREEN CHALLENGE

In celebration of summer, we decided to test 30 different sunscreens over 30 days to see how these applied, how they held up over time, and even h...

Acne

The Chemists' Oily Skin Routine Guide

When you’re dealing with oily skin, it can end up feeling like a constant battle. Managing the shiny T-zone, worrying about breakouts, and feeling ...

Inflammation

Madecassoside - the real hero in Centella Asiatica "Cica" Skincare

Centella asiatica (a.k.a. All things “cica” in skinare) is a popular skincare ingredient that touts soothing benefits. You might be wondering what ...

CC Community

Results Summary for our 2023 30-for-30 Sunscreen Challenge

The chemists decided to trial 30 sunscreens in 30 days for application, wear, and wash off. Here is the summary of results!

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Antioxidant

Which Vitamin C Derivative is the Best For My Skin?

There are a LOT of vitamin C derivatives to choose from on the market such as ascorbyl glucoside, THD ascorbate, ethylated vitamin C, etc. We can a...