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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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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...
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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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Acne
Which 10% Azelaic Acid Product is Right For Me?
Azelaic acid is one of those hot ingredients with data showcasing its ability to help tackle major skin concerns such as hyperpigmentation, acne, a...
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azelaic acid
Azelaic, Tranexamic, Kojic Acid... The Chemists' Best Hyperpigmentation Ingredients Guide
Uneven skin tone, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dark spots, sun spots, acne scars, melasma… it doesn’t matter what type of hyperpigmentation...
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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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Acne
Everything you need to know about silymarin in skincare
There’s an ingredient that's probbbaaabbbly not quite on your skincare radar yet - but we think it’s worth considering. The ingredient is called Si...
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ahas
Hyperpigmentation Pt 2: routine guide and shopping tips
In this part 2 of our pigmentation guide, we’re going to shed some light on how to shop for the best ingredients & products to target that stub...
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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...
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Barrier Care
Niacinamide: The Jack-of-All-Trades Skincare Workhorse
Niacinamide is a great little multi-tasker with barrier strengthening, skin brightening, oil regulation, and pore reduction properties. It's also t...
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ahas
Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Your Skin's AHA Moment
AHA loosens up the bond between your stubborn, past-due dead skin cells to help them move on. This translates to skin benefits you can see and feel...
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biology
Tackling Unwanted Dark Spots & Pigmentation - Pt. 1
The fall and winter season is the best time to tackle any residual pigmentation from the summer months. Learn how to build your pigmentation routin...
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