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...
We ran across some interesting notes written by Dr. Fulton himself detailing the breakthrough development of our top-selling Pure C + E Serum. What a great time to look back at where we began. Here, we share Dr. Fulton’s notes...
Makeup is supposed to enhance your appearance, but are your favorite cosmetic colors, concealers and creams actually creating more problems for your skin? Many are loaded up with ingredients that clog pores, irritate skin and lead to breakouts. It’s time...
Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are essential for bright, radiant skin because of their ability to exfoliate and boost cell renewal. Two of the most popular are glycolic acid and mandelic acid. While they have a lot in common, there are distinct...
Green is the color of newly emerging life, springtime, and the magical camellia sinensis leaves that give us one of our favorite skin care ingredients, green tea. Consumed for thousands of years for its health benefits, green tea has a...
Mandelic acid is a gentle alpha hydroxy acid that fights acne and addresses skin issues associated with shaving, making it a hero ingredient for men. Acne, ingrown hairs, razor bumps, irritation. Men have their own skin issues. Mandelic acid is...
If you follow skincare trends, you know that hyaluronic acid is one of the most sought-after skincare ingredients for its hydrating and plumping effects. You will also be aware that there are hundreds of hyaluronic acid serums on the market,...
Algae is one of the oldest living organisms on the planet. The “ancestor of all plants” has survived and thrived in an extreme environment due to an abundance of bioactive properties—antioxidant, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial—that give it unique defense mechanisms....
What is algae and why is it used in skincare? Algae may not sound glamorous, but it’s one of the most powerful natural skincare ingredients on the planet. These aquatic botanicals are survival experts, capable of withstanding extreme conditions thanks...
Why all the buzz about manuka honey? This sticky super substance has some unique properties that make it pure gold when it comes to skincare. Let’s take a peek into the hive to learn what makes manuka so special. Table...
Ingredients that target signs of aging, skin texture, or hyperpigmentation need to get past the top layers of the epidermis to have any effect on the skin. But there are a few things that regularly get in the way. What...
Why is winter the season of sparkle—twinkly lights, shimmery clothes, fizzy cocktails? Because all else is dull, dimmed, dehydrated, including your skin. The dry, cold air outside and forced air heating inside is sucking the life out of everything. Transepidermal...
