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Glycerin - Is it the BEST humectant hydrator for skin?
Is Glycerin Secretly the BEST hydrator for your skin? The world is never short of glitzy new ingredients that promise you your dewiest self. In the...
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Decoding Actives
Bakuchiol - A "Retinol Alternative" Worth Trying?
Good old anti-aging retinol promises so many benefits. Yet for many (Gloria included!), it’s a temperamental little guy that can wreak havoc on you...
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Insights & Debunks
"Pregnancy Safe" Skincare - Does that Mean Anything?
Since one of the chemists is now preggers, we can no longer avoid this can of worms. It’s time to tackle the topic of pregnancy-safe skincare and w...
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Insights & Debunks
Chemists' Ultimate Sunscreen Application Guide
Did you know that most people are not applying sunscreen in a way that gets them the proper, advertised SPF coverage? Dive into this comprehensive ...
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Eye Area
Do Eye Creams Actually Work on Dark Circles, Puffiness, or Eye Bags?
We’ve been dragging our feet on this topic for a while! The main reason we have been avoiding the big eye cream question for so long is simply beca...
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Decoding Actives
What's the deal with CBD serums & oils? - The 2023 edition
Back in fall 2019, we wrote a blog post on CBD in skincare when it was all the rage. During the early days of Covid lockdowns, it really felt like ...
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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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Insights & Debunks
Sustainability vs. Beauty
In this (packed!) blog post: Ingredient Sourcing: a closer look at palm oil A Brand's Carbon Footprint Sustainable Packaging (plastic, glass, alum...
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Insights & Debunks
Controversy Corner: Do We Absorb Sunscreen Filters Into Our Bloodstreams?
In this blog post: Headlines or Clickbait? Real life vs. Laboratory Conditions What we know today - Truth isn't always satisfying Key Takeaways Re...
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Insights & Debunks
How Sustainable is Sustainability in Skincare?
*As of Earth Day 2021 As creatures of this planet and lovers of animals we can’t help but feel a slight sense of impending doom when you think abo...
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Antioxidant
Botanicals: A Skincare Ingredient Jungle
Our podcast episode 20 covered the troublesome world of botanicals… and why we chemists have a tough time talking about this group. But in case our...
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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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