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Does Retinol Make the Skin Thinner? Here’s the Truth
Now more than ever, experts are talking about the skin-smoothing, wrinkle-reducing, brown spot-fading benefits of retinol and prescription retinoids (aka… Continue
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Types of Retinoids: What’s the Difference and How Do They Affect the Skin?
Skincare can be confusing—especially when it comes to retinoids. With so many different products and percentages available, it can feel… Continue
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The Beginner’s Guide To Vegan Skincare
From time to time, people ask me to share my thoughts on vegan skincare. They wonder what it really means… Continue
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Mushroom Skincare Is Trending—Here’s How Fungi Can Benefit Your Skin
As an esthetician with over 30 years of experience, I’ve seen countless skincare trends come and go. Many of them… Continue
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TikTok’s Viral Vitamin C Test Isn’t Foolproof—Here’s What You Should Know
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard countless dermatologists, beauty editors, and estheticians alike extol the skin benefits of vitamin C…. Continue
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From the Lab: How Are Your Products Tested to Ensure Safety?
Product safety is a huge topic of conversation among beauty consumers. And listen, I get it— there are so many… Continue
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The Beginner’s Guide To Retinol & Retinoids: How To Prevent Dry, Flaky Side-Effects
Updated 05/22/22. Retinoids are derivatives of vitamin A that can improve and even reverse the visible signs of aging—including lines,… Continue
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Are Waterless Skincare Products Better for Your Skin and the Environment?
Waterless skincare products have slowly been making their way into the market ever since rising to popularity in South Korea…. Continue
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Here’s What Skin Experts Want You to Know About the Safety of Sunscreen
We know that sunscreen can prevent DNA damage to skin cells caused by UV light. We also know that UV… Continue
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Here’s What You Need to Know Before Washing Your Face With Bar Soap
Bar soap is quite possibly the oldest cleansing method out there, having been around for thousands of years. While it… Continue