The Chemists' Blog

Decoding Actives

Hyaluronic Acid - Which type is the best for my skin?

Hyaluronic Acid is an oldie in skincare but seems to never be out of fashion. This elusive ingredient has been tied to so many different types of s...

Barrier Care

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...

Barrier Care

Ceramides - What exactly do they do for skin?

“Skin barrier care” seems to be one of the top skincare trends in recent years, and ceramides are the ingredients that are often associated with th...

Barrier Care

The Chemists' Occlusives Guide - Should You Be Slugging?

In the past couple of years, “slugging” has become one of the biggest social media skincare trends that seemingly is here to stay. The term has bee...

Barrier Care

So You Want to Restore Your Skin Barrier?

Restoring your “skin barrier” seems like a pretty hot skincare buzzword right now – and it’s actually for good reason! As much as we love our high-...

moisturizer

Skincare Routine Check-In for Colder Weather

It’s sweater weather time! A change in weather means it just might be time your routine needs a couple updates. We’re not huge fans of nuking your ...

Barrier Care

Get to know your dry skin!

If you’ve been following us for some time, you’ll often hear about Gloria’s dry dry skin. Being naturally on the dry side means that your skin is p...

Barrier Care

Decoding Moisturizer Ingredients

Not sure how to find the best moisturizer for dry skin? Confused by the different face creams available? Let's decode the ingredients to find the b...