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Chemists' Guide to Patch Testing Skincare at Home
One of the main “Chemists’ Skincare Commandments” we tout is that with any new product, we all should patch test, patch test, patch test! We know a...
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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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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...
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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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ahas
The Chemists' Guide to Home Peels
Chemical peels are great for stubborn skin concerns such as hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles. It used to be a treatment you can get excl...
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Shop Like a Pro
5 Skinceuticals Vitamin C Dupes Put to the Test!
If you’re unfamiliar with the term “Vitamin C Dupe”, it’s a category of ascorbic acid serums that sprouted from the painful price point of the orig...
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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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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
A Chemists' Guide to Navigating "Retinol Alternative" Skincare
It feels like everyone is now launching a "retinol alternative". But wait! Let's do a deep dive to make sure we're actually shopping for an actual ...
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