Whenever you hear potent antioxidants, most likely, you think of vitamin C or E. While that's true, another ingredient takes the spotlight in skincare as a powerful antioxidant: ubiquinone, also kn...
While skincare is a second language for some, others get intimidated, especially by the "acids" word. When, in reality, salicylic acid is a friendly ingredient as long as it's used to address the r...
Chances are you're familiar with hyaluronic acid (HA), whether you fancy a 7-step skincare routine or you're a moisturizer-and-go type. This gooey substance is a powerhouse anti-aging ingredient in...
Vitamin C is touted as the panacea for virtually every skin concern — uneven tone, rough texture, fine lines, blemishes, scars, dullness — you name it. It’s the golden child of skincare. Like all g...
Applying the fine print before the product. Our quick guide to decoding skincare labels, understanding ingredient order, and getting symbolic.
THE FIRST 6
Your skincare ingredients are...
Pseudo-science (noun)A claim presented as scientific, but which does not adhere to the scientific method.
AKA a load of bs. Is your skincare full of it?
CLINICAL RESULTS IN SKINCARE
You woul...
When it comes to skincare, we’re inundated with “the next best thing.” One day it’s a rare nut oil from the rainforest, the next it’s an ectodermal peptide from a lab. While these discoveries blast...