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Did you know that in Ancient Rome sheep farmers had softer and smoother hands than rich matrons? Hard to believe, but true. And it was all because of the sheep. These cute animals gave them lanolin, a substance so moisturizing the beauty industry jumped on it as soon as it learned about the legend. Seriously, […]
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 […]
Did you know that not all Vitamin C is the same? Like, there are a gazillion different forms that do pretty much all the same thing. Except… Some work best at kicking free radicals in the butt while others excel at fading dark spots. Some have the lifespan of a moth while others will keep […]
Why don’t more people know about Azelaic Acid?! This little gem has been dermatologists’ best-kept secret for decades. They’re using it to treat all kinds of skin problems, from stubborn dark spots to inflamed cystic acne and unpredictable rosacea. It’s one of those rare ingredients that does the job without irritating skin and leaving it […]
Ever wondered what’s the secret ingredient in Korean skincare? Sure, we know the Koreans are obsessed with hydration. It’s the foundation of good skin, no doubt about that. They also like to experiment with weird ingredients (snail slime, anyone?) and come up with all kind of gimmicks that put a new twist on an old […]
