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Understanding the order of skincare isn’t about chasing perfection; it’s about helping your products work smarter, not harder. The right skincare order supports absorption, minimizes irritation, and makes even a simple routine more effective. And yes, it applies whether you're using two steps or ten. We understand that with a growing lineup of skincare treatments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed between cleansers, serums, and moisturizers. But with a little science and a lot of compassion, you ...

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Today’s ingredient under the chemist's microscope is panthenol. This unassuming humectant has been quietly supporting dry, irritated, and temperamental skin for decades. Whether you've begged your moisturizer to “just do more” or wondered if “soothing” skincare products really work, chances are you could benefit from panthenol for skin. The truth is, skin can be fussy. Stress, weather shifts, overzealous exfoliation—it all adds up. Enter panthenol: a versatile multitasker with a reputation fo...

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Let’s be real: As much as we all wish it did, hydrated skin doesn’t happen by accident. And while trendy actives and shiny new serums tend to get the spotlight, one behind-the-scenes ingredient often does the heavy lifting: glycerin. You’ve probably encountered it on dozens of your skincare ingredient labels and shrugged it off. But it’s the secret sauce that helps keep your skin hydrated and healthy day in and day out. Backed by decades of data (and beloved by chemists for good reason), glyc...

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“Barrier repair” has become one of those phrases that gets tossed around a lot in skincare marketing, but not every skin barrier cream that slaps it on the label has the formula to back it up. If your skin’s been feeling more reactive, tight, or just off its game, chances are your barrier is calling for help. That’s where a skin barrier cream comes in—one designed with ingredients that do more than just sit on the surface. Every formula the chemists create starts with understanding the scienc...

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If your skin turns into a slip-and-slide by noon, we hear you. Oily skin needs hydration just as much as dry skin does, but the wrong kind of moisturizer can tip things into greasy territory fast. That’s where water gel moisturizers come in. Lightweight, oil-free, and packed with hydration, these formulas offer a refreshing alternative to thick creams that might leave your pores feeling smothered. In this post, we’re diving into why water gel moisturizers are a smart swap for oily skin and ho...

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We polled everyone on Instagram on their top dry skin questions, and one of the most common questions we got was “just what is the difference between dehydrated and dry skin?” In a similar vein, people also wanted to know just what kind of skin deficiencies causes dry skin – lack water or oil? Understanding just what kind of dry skin you have and what your skin need can be the difference between an effective moisturizing routine and an endless loop of frustration. So in this blog post, let’s ...

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Hyaluronic Acid is an oldie in skincare but seems to never be out of fashion. This elusive ingredient has been tied to so many different types of skincare benefits ranging from hydration claims to anti-anging claims. Add on the fact that hyaluronic acid serums also come with a wide range of price tags (think sub $10 to $400…?!) plus some concerns around HA causing skin dehydration and presto! Much confusion about hyaluronic acid! But, not to worry. In this guide, we’ll tackle what this ingred...

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Is Glycerin Secretly the BEST hydrator for your skin? The world is never short of glitzy new ingredients that promise you your dewiest self. In the humectants category (water-loving ingredients that hydrate your skin), you may have heard of hyaluronic acid, snail mucin, or other exotic seaweed extracts. These ingredients usually come with impressive claims (ie. “holds up to 1000x its weight in water!”) or exotic origin stories with extra skin benefits (filled with 57819473 amino acids and min...

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“Skin barrier care” seems to be one of the top skincare trends in recent years, and ceramides are the ingredients that are often associated with this trend. But this has also created a lot of confusion around just what ceramides are and what do they really do for your skin topically. In this in-depth guide, we’ll discuss what they are, what ceramides do for skin topically, decipher the types of ceramides you might find in your products, which skin types can benefit from them, and how to shop ...

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In the past couple of years, “slugging” has become one of the biggest social media skincare trends that seemingly is here to stay. The term has been coined by the interwebs as the process of masking your entire face with an occlusive balm to seal in your moisturizer step for optimal hydration. While the method of slugging might not be for every skin type, the operative word here is occlusive. Occlusives are a fundamental category of moisturizing ingredients that are an essential component to ...

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