The skin barrier is your body’s first line of defense, protecting you from irritants, allergens, pollutants, and moisture loss. It’s made up of a lipid matrix— cholesterol, fatty acids, and ceramides —that holds skin cells together and keeps the good...
An AHA, a BHA, and a facial scrub walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Thank God you’re here. It’s a rough crowd tonight.” If you got the joke, congratulations, you know what exfoliators are, and your skin is benefitting...
Everyone is looking for the best and buzziest ingredients. How crazy would it be to have a shelf full of them and be missing the one ingredient that makes them all work? The master key to unlock the powers of...
Daily Repair Pads are one of our bestselling products for good reason. What makes this such a must-have? A powerhouse formulation that ticks boxes not found on the typical toner resume (fading dark spots, anyone?). It’s a synergistic blend of...
Mandelic acid is a gentle, multitasking AHA that brightens, smooths, and clears even the most sensitive types. Table of contents Mandelic Acid: The Gentle Exfoliating AHA for Acne, Dark Spots, and Sensitive Skin What Is Mandelic Acid? Is Mandelic Acid...
No ingredient has had a bigger impact on skincare than retinoids, and perhaps none has created more confusion. Retin-A®. Retinoids. Retinol. Are they all the same thing? Are they different? Why so many names? It all begins with Vitamin A,...
There’s almost no formula that can’t be improved with a bit of lactic acid. In everything from cleansers, to toners, to serums, and retexturing body lotions, this gentle superstar alpha-hydroxy acid ranks high on benefit with none of the problems...
