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What Does Retinol Do To The Skin? Facts, How To Use, and More

Retinol—can't be underestimated. Hailed as a legendary ingredient in the skincare world, Retinol is the buzziest active that pops up in many products, and for a good reason. When it comes to addres...
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Unlocking the Secret to Clear Skin: The Importance of pH Balance in Fighting Acne

If you're a seasoned player in the skincare game, then you already know how important skin pH is to your overall complexion health. But if you need a refresher, let's start with the basics. pH stan...
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Do Probiotics Help Reduce Acne? You Asked, We Answered

Few things are quite as frustrating as waking up with pimples or being unable to tackle stubborn blemishes, so looking for ways to address them is always top of mind. The reality, however, is that ...
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Skincare Active Ingredients + Self-Activated Face Products

Are you ready to face the facts? In a study that we conducted with a 3rd party lab on the top 25 products in clinical skincare, active ingredients degraded by 40% on average within 8 weeks. This me...
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Skincare Product Expiration 101 - Understanding the Shelf Life of Your Favorite Skincare Products

If you're a skincare hoarder, you'll be disappointed to find out that you might need to toss some of those half-used serums and creams. Why? Because once you open up a product, the clock starts tic...
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Pure Vitamin C for Skin: The Complete Guide

Vitamin C is, without a doubt, the It skincare ingredient, one of the best-known actives, hailed as the holy grail solution to most common skin concerns. Let aside it works for all skin types, but ...
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What Do Antioxidants Do? Antioxidants in Skincare 101

more about this powerful ingredient and how to integrate antioxidants into your beauty routine.
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Benefits of Green Tea for Skin: Green Tea in Skincare

Green tea is packed with benefits — all science-backed — making it a mainstay in most regimens as it provides something for nearly everyone. Green tea made its way from the K-beauty wave to skincar...
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Retinol vs. Retinoids - What is the Difference

For strengthening skin and erasing sun spots, retinol is the gold-standard ingredient—an "oldie but a goodie" category of skincare heroes. You've likely heard of (and used!) retinol, but have you e...
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