Decoding Actives
Is Ethyl Ascorbic Acid a Worthy Vitamin C Derivative?
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, or “ethylated ascorbic acid” is a vitamin C derivative that’s risen quickly in the popularity ranks in recent years. But j...
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Cleanser
What The Chemists' Learned After 100 Days of Double Cleansing
What is double cleansing? (And why Victoria did a 100 day experiment) *To help readers learn more about products showcased in this challenge, we bu...
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Podcast
Do you put sunscreen on before or after makeup? The Chemists’ Guide to Sunscreen Application
The hotter days are here and that means you’re probably getting bombarded with sunscreen content. Sadly, more often than not, you’ll see more scary...
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Barrier Care
Is Ectoin the New Niacinamide?
Recently, ectoin has caught the attention of many clinical skincare brands. It has many interesting properties, particularly for skin barrier suppo...
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Insights & Debunks
Reedle Shot Deep Dive! Science of Spicules in Skincare
"Spicules" are the mysterious, prickly active ingredient in the popular VT Reedle Shots. But just what are they? Do they work? And how do you REALL...
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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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