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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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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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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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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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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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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 ...

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...

Acne

How do I know my skincare is working (and how long does it take??)

We often remind people that regardless of what you read on the interwebs (yes! Even here), always remember to listen to your skin. Unfortunately, s...