Lab Notes - The Regimen Lab Skincare Blog

Is Hyaluronic Acid all it's cracked up to be?

Does Hyaluronic acid dehydrate the skin? In December, we tested individual humectants on their ability to hydrate the skin. One group we tested wer...

Humectant Combination Study

Hi Alex! We've compared how well individual humectants can increase the moisture in our Humectants Comparison Study. We've learned that Glycerin in...

Ultimate Humectant Comparison

tl;dr The study isn't perfect but there are good, important takeaways. Glycerin showed to be a great humectant even in low humidity. Acetamidoethox...

Which Hydration Serum Reigns Supreme?

Moisturizing or hydrating serums are essential components in a basic skincare regimen. They protect the skin from dehydration which can be the root...

When your Skin Barrier gets Damaged - A Play by Play on Repair

Recently, I've seen a lot of articles, Youtube videos and even ads on "moisture barrier." (Way to go, Jennifer Aniston) It's exciting that more an...

Ugly Truths of Skincare Clinical Trials

In my continuous search for improving the bioavailability of our actives, I came across something peculiar. In the skincare industry, it’s not unu...

What happens when Ferulic acid gets oxidized?

Last week we discussed Ferulic acid (FA), and one of you asked an excellent question regarding the ultimate fate of antioxidants like Ferulic acid....

Updates on Azelaic Acid, Retinoids and PHA Regulation

What's new with cosmetic regulations for Azelaic acid, Retinoids and PHA in Canada?

Layering based on pH

Why is pH important in the skin? One of the significant and often overlooked factors in skincare layering is pH. pH has been discussed more often ...

In Conclusion (Cautiously) use Occlusion

reading time: 5 minuteslevel: beginner The Basics Occlusives form a protective and impenetrable layer on the surface of your skin to create a bar...

Barrier Status and Layering

reading time: 9 minuteslevel: intermediate Hi! 👋 This is the first out of four posts on the factors that affect application. Read this prioritizat...

Prioritization

reading time: 4 minuteslevel: beginner Skincare is a Journey Knowing what skincare to apply and when can be overwhelming. We’re here to help you...

What is the Kligman Standard and Why Should you Care?

The Kligman Standard and the Regimen Evidence Grading are the bases that we use to evaluate and standardize every active ingredient that goes into...