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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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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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Anti-Aging
Retinal - Is it Better Than Retinol?
Retinaldehyde or retinal (with an A!) has become the latest, buzz-worthy retinoid on the market. Many seasoned retinoid users are honing in on the ...
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Anti-Aging
Retinol: The Tried-and-True Way to Putting Off Botox
Retinol has been a longtime fan favorite anti-aging molecule. And for good reason! As a cosmetic ingredient, retinol is one of the few that has dec...
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Acne
Adapalene - Can You Use it for Anti-Aging?...like Tretinoin?
If your goal is effective skincare, you’ll probably be pretty familiar with the world of retinoids. This family of molecules has a long, rich histo...
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Acne
Tretinoin - Is it Bad for Skin Long Term?
Tretinoin is by far the most famous retinoid of the Vitamin A category and for good reason. It has a prevalent history of use plus a long long hist...
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Anti-Aging
Vitamin C: The Antioxidant Powerhouse
Vitamin C serums is probably one of the most popular products with countless new launches every year. Their lasting popularity make a lot of sense!...
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Anti-Aging
A Chemists' Guide to Navigating "Retinol Alternative" Skincare
It feels like everyone is now launching a "retinol alternative". But wait! Let's do a deep dive to make sure we're actually shopping for an actual ...
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Anti-Aging
Our Double Play Retinol Clinical Testing Journey
We always talk a lot about the value of clinical tests in skincare and how helpful they can be in making a purchasing decision. Needless to say, we...
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Anti-Aging
The Chemists Guide to Fighting Wrinkles! PT. 1
So you're ready to tackle some pesky wrinkles eh? Don't worry, the chemists gotchu! The good news is that the skin concern of wrinkles is probably ...
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Anti-Aging
Inflammaging: Why Tackling Inflammation is a Real Anti-Aging Move
Probably stemming from a combo of the pandemic, staying indoors, self-care, there’s been a lot of different skincare trends on the rise. A recent t...
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