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Reedle Shot Deep Dive! Science of Spicules in Skincare
Spicules. You might have heard this term or the trendy VT Reedle Shot products that tout spicule technology on social media recently. But what exac...
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Exfoliation Treatments: Benefits, How To, and Best Products
Exfoliating skin, sloughing off dead skin cells, buffing out skin roughness, etc. are all concepts that are probably deemed incredibly “old school”...
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Anti-Aging
PDRN Skincare: Hype vs. Reality
New skincare science is as alluring as it is mysterious. It can often be hard to distinguish between hype and science. But worry not! Let the chemi...
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Barrier Care
Dehydrated Skin vs. Dry Skin: what is the difference and how to treat?
Is there a difference between dehydrated and dry skin? Does that mean your skin lacks water or lacks oil? Knowing the difference will help you perf...
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Acne
Blackhead Removal - Chemists’ Step-by-Step Guide
Blackheads is a persistent skincare for many. It doesn’t matter your skin type, people from the driest of dry skin to the most oily can all be frus...
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Cleanser
How to best use cleansers - the chemists' double cleansing guide
How to use a cleanser sounds like almost a silly question. It’s something that most of us have been doing since we’re kids. But! Being mindful in h...
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Acne
Salicylic vs Glycolic acid: Pros, Cons, How to Choose
When you first foray into the world of chemical exfoliation, two ingredients are bound to come up almost immediately: salicylic acid and glycolic a...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Dry Skin
Is petrolatum bad for skin?
Petrolatum is an ubiquitous skincare ingredient perhaps popularized by good ol’ Vaseline. As common and historied as it is, it’s also one that ofte...
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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...
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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...
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