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...
Read moreDoes Hyaluronic acid dehydrate the skin? In December, we tested individual humectants on their ability to hydrate the skin. One group we tested wer...
Read moreHi Alex! We've compared how well individual humectants can increase the moisture in our Humectants Comparison Study. We've learned that Glycerin in...
Read moretl;dr The study isn't perfect but there are good, important takeaways. Glycerin showed to be a great humectant even in low humidity. Acetamidoethox...
Read moreMoisturizing or hydrating serums are essential components in a basic skincare regimen. They protect the skin from dehydration which can be the root...
Read moreRecently, 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...
Read moreIn my continuous search for improving the bioavailability of our actives, I came across something peculiar. In the skincare industry, it’s not unu...
Read moreLast week we discussed Ferulic acid (FA), and one of you asked an excellent question regarding the ultimate fate of antioxidants like Ferulic acid....
Read moreWhat's new with cosmetic regulations for Azelaic acid, Retinoids and PHA in Canada?
Read moreWhy 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 ...
Read morereading time: 5 minuteslevel: beginner The Basics Occlusives form a protective and impenetrable layer on the surface of your skin to create a bar...
Read morereading time: 9 minuteslevel: intermediate Hi! 👋 This is the first out of four posts on the factors that affect application. Read this prioritizat...
Read morereading time: 4 minuteslevel: beginner Skincare is a Journey Knowing what skincare to apply and when can be overwhelming. We’re here to help you...
Read moreThe Kligman Standard and the Regimen Evidence Grading are the bases that we use to evaluate and standardize every active ingredient that goes into...
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