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The Best Cleansing Secrets Every Person With Oily Skin Should Know
If you’ve got oily skin, you know the struggle is real: that midday shine, the clogged pores, the makeup slide. But before you declare war on your face with every mattifying product you can find, let’s take a beat. Oily skin isn’t the enemy; it just needs a smarter strategy. The truth is, how you cleanse sets the tone for everything that follows. And with the right ingredients, techniques, and routine, you can treat your skin without stripping it or triggering even more oil. So, let’s break d...
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Why Your Oily Skin Will Thank You For Switching To A Water Gel Moisturizer
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...
Read moreWhat is combination skin?
All of us have had to watch a commercial in which a smiling model applies a single product to their already-perfect skin? But you know this. We know this. Skincare commercials can definitely be fake news! There’s no magic cure-all formula that will be perfect for every inch of every single person’s face. More importantly, our skin is a dynamic creature, both person-to-person and zone-to-zone. In fact, most of us will experience skin change and experience different skin types in our lifetime. ...
Read moreThe Chemists' Oily Skin Routine Guide
When you’re dealing with oily skin, it can end up feeling like a constant battle. Managing the shiny T-zone, worrying about breakouts, and feeling frustrated trying out new products is so common and can be a lot to deal with. However, understanding the biology behind oily skin and implementing a science-based, tailored skincare routine can help manage all your oily skin woes. So let’s delve into the root cause of oily skin, the essentials of your daily and weekly skincare routine goals, and w...
Read moreMandelic Acid - Should You Choose It Over Salicylic Acid or Glycolic Acid?
Glycolic acid and lactic acid have long been the gold standard chemical exfoliants with strong proven track records in anti-aging and hyperpigmentation skincare routines. But a newer option, mandelic acid, can be worth considering. As cosmetic chemists, we cut through the hype to analyze the clinical evidence on this lesser known AHA. In this comprehensive guide, we decode the specific benefits of mandelic acid, compare its efficacy against classics like salicylic and glycolic acid, and expla...
Read moreGet to Know Your Oily Skin!
The Good, the Bad, the So Shiny! To be fair, the label of “dry” and “oily” tend to be pretty broad sweeping statements. There’s a lot of nuances within each that factor in such as the climate, acne or no acne, sensitivity, etc. But this is definitely one of the first angles to look at when you're just starting to shape your routine to your specific skin needs even before getting into tackling skin concerns like acne, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, etc. So let’s take a closer look at the biology...
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