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Understanding skin hydration and moisture for healthy skin.

HYDRATING INGREDIENTS 101

Although technically speaking, hydration and moisture are not the same, they work synergistically to keep your skin plump, healthy and protected. A...

How to use retinoids with AHAs and BHA for clear skin.

HOW TO USE RETINOIDS WITH AHAs/BHA?

Retinoids and exfoliants are both considered “active” meaning they have the potential to create physical changes in your skin. They’re both importa...

The complete guide to AHAs, BHAs, PHAs, and enzymes.

THE A TO P OF EXFOLIATING ACIDS: AHAs, BHAs, AND PHAs EXPLAINED

Exfoliation is necessary for normal, healthy, functioning skin. It’s so important that our skin does it naturally and constantly! Desquamation is y...

Ceramides and their role in skin barrier health and hydration.

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGTH: CERAMIDES

Ceramides are mentioned a lot in skincare, particularly when talking about moisturizers and barrier health, so let’s spend some time understanding ...

Causes and treatments for dark circles and puffy eyes.

HOW TO GET RID OF DARK CIRCLES AND PUFFY EYES

The eye area is such a common place of concern that there’s an entire product category dedicated to treating it! Dark circles and puffy eyes are so...

The benefits and methods of exfoliating your skin.

EXFOLIATION 101: LET'S GET PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL

Exfoliating refers to the process of removing dead skin cells from the outermost layers of our skin. Our skin exfoliates naturally (a process calle...

How to build an effective skincare routine for acne-prone skin.

HOW TO LAYER PRODUCTS FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN

So you read the research, watched the tutorials, bought the products and now it’s time to actually do your skincare routine. But where do you start...

HOW DOES SULFUR WORK ON ACNE?

You may remember sulfur as that bright yellow, smelly naturally-occurring element from science class. But I bet your earth science teacher didn’t t...

Using benzoyl peroxide to effectively treat acne.

IS BENZOYL PEROXIDE RIGHT FOR YOUR ACNE?

If you’re acne prone, you’ve likely come across benzoyl peroxide (BPO) and maybe even used it to treat or prevent breakouts. Let’s learn a bit more...