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Your Cleansing Questions Answered: Any Scientific Takeaways Here?
In this blog post: How helpful are acne cleansers? Is there such thing as over-washing? Cleanser Formulation for Dry Skin Cleanser Impact on Rosa...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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ahas
The Chemists' Skin Exfoliation Guide for All
Back in the day, St. Ives Apricot scrub was probably the poster child for exfoliation. Even today, most people probably associate exfoliation with ...
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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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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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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-...
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