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Asiaticoside: Skincare Ingredient Spotlight

Just when you were thinking you know them all, a new standout ingredient makes its way into the zeitgeist and on to skincare gurus Insta feeds. What is it this time? Asiaticoside in skincare. This ...
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Skincare Ingredient Spotlight: Niacinamide

Whenever your skin needs a pick-me-up, niacinamide can be the solution, checking all the boxes to be a favorite of any skincare devotee. Wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, breakouts, dull skin, no matter...
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Resveratrol for Skin: Overview & Benefits

As the skincare (and red wine) lover that you are, you're most likely no stranger to resveratrol, the one compound in grape peels chock full of great-for-skin antioxidants. You might have even trie...
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Retinol for Skin: The Complete Guide

Ahh, retinol, the anti-aging powerhouse revered and recommended by skin experts everywhere. With years of research to back up its fame, retinol is a gold-standard ingredient, offering skin-renewing...
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Skincare Ingredient Spotlight: CoQ10

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...
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Hyaluronic Acid for Skin: The Complete Guide

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...
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Giving Tuesday: Brands Giving Back

A look at brands making #GivingTuesday count. Learn how to support their efforts, which products are paying it forward, and how to enter giveaways that give.  BIOSSANCE 100% of proceeds from t...
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In Full View: Liz Whitman

Q&A HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE EXPONENT STANDARD?Over the course of my research and development of Exponent’s skincare line, I’d tell friends what I was up to and watch as they got more and ...
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A Lesson on Labels

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...
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