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    Peptides In Skincare: Do They Really Work?

    Do peptides in skincare work? This is the million dollar question. Just a quick online search brings up thousands of articles claiming they firm your skin, reverse the signs of aging, and even make you coffee (ok, maybe they don’t do that, yet). At a cost. The aisles of Sephora may be full of peptide […]

  • 4 Anti-Aging Ingredients That Don’t Work

    In a skincare world where every product promises to turn the clock back 20 years, have you ever wondered what anti-aging ingredients DON’T work? I started asking myself this question the day I saw my first crow’s feet. I was in my bathroom, washing my face as usual. I glanced nonchalantly at the mirror and […]

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    Spotlight On Coenzyme Q10: Is It An Effective Antioxidant?

    What are the benefits of Coenzyme Q10 for skin? I remember seeing this ingredient all over Nivea creams when I was a teen – and Nivea was the only thing I could afford on my non-existent skincare budget. Then, it sort of disappear from the skincare radar for a while… only to make a comeback […]

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    The Best Antioxidants In Your Skincare Products: Which One Is Right For You?

    What are the best antioxidants in your skincare products? Everyone’s raving about Vitamin C, but that’s not the only powerhouse that prevent wrinkles from making an early appearance. You also have Vitamin E, green tea… and a gazillion others that go by weird name that makes them look like dangerous chemicals when they’re the friendliest […]

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    7 Retinoid Myths Debunked!

    Are you falling for these retinoid myths or can you tell fact from fiction? “You can’t use retinoids during the day! Are you crazy?! You’re gonna get wrinkles!” “Of course you can use them during the day. Just pile on your sunscreen.” “You don’t need to exfoliate if you use retinoids. They do that for […]

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    Salicylic Acid: The Only Exfoliant Oily Skin Needs

    I wish I had known about salicylic acid when I were a teen. Back then, I spent hours irritating scrubbing my face and drying out pimples with toothpaste (I read in a mag it worked 🙄 ) and then wondered why my skin looked like a mess. Salicylic acid is the skincare hero every woman […]