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Resveratrol is one of the most powerful antioxidants used in skincare. It’s also one of the least used. WT…? Resveratrol is very tricky to formulated with so few brands bother with it. If you can find a bottle, you’re in for a treat: What Is Resveratrol And What Does It Do For Your Skin? Resveratrol […]
Is it me or every antioxidant promises to be the best for fighting wrinkles, protecting skin from pollution, and making it a couple of tea, too? Alpha Lipoic Acid is no exception. It made its debut in the skincare world thanks to Dr Perricone, who singled it out as the key molecule in his expensive […]
Is Matrixyl a gentler alternative to retinol? If there’s a peptide that can fight wrinkles, this is it. Unlike most other members of the peptide family, Matrixyl has a ton of research supporting its anti-aging properties. The catch? Read on to find out: What Is Matrixyl? Matrixyl is the trade name for Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, a […]
Is Bakuchiol the natural alternative to retinol we were all waiting for? I admit I had high hopes for it. So when Boots Ingredients Bakuchiol Serum landed on my desk, I couldn’t wait to give it a go. Let’s say things didn’t go according to plan. Here’s what happened (or didn’t…): What’s In Boots Ingredients […]
Ascorbyl Palmitate is the black sheep of the Vitamin C family. While all the other members are hard at work to fight off wrinkles, boost collagen production, and brighten the complexion, Ascorbyl Palmitate has slackened on the job a little. It simply hasn’t proven its worth, yet. Does it mean it doesn’t work or that […]
I started my Curology prescription of tretinoin in late November 2019, and despite my best efforts to acclimate to 0.01% tretinoin, it’s been an uphill battle. Yes, 0.01% tretinoin. I know it’s not much–I SAID WHAT I SAID! But that’s the thing about skincare: it’s never one-size-fits all, and two people can react very differently […]
