basics
The Chemists' Comprehensive Guide to Sunscreens PT. 2
By now, hopefully we’ve given you a general idea of why you should use sunscreen (premature aging and skin cancer! do we need to say more?!) and ar...
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basics
The Chemists' Comprehensive Guide to Sunscreens Pt.1
Looking for a review on sunscreens?! Well look no further! Summer is just around the corner and the skincare market is already starting to rollout ...
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routines
How to Combine Actives like a Pro pt 2
One of our most popular articles of Chemist Confessions and the center of a lot of questions is combining actives. In How to Combine Actives Like a...
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How Sustainable is Sustainability in Skincare?
*As of Earth Day 2021 As creatures of this planet and lovers of animals we can’t help but feel a slight sense of impending doom when you think abo...
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Botanicals: A Skincare Ingredient Jungle
Our podcast episode 20 covered the troublesome world of botanicals… and why we chemists have a tough time talking about this group. But in case our...
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treatments
Inflammaging: Why Tackling Inflammation is a Real Anti-Aging Move
Probably stemming from a combo of the pandemic, staying indoors, self-care, there’s been a lot of different skincare trends on the rise. A recent t...
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basics
How do I know my skincare is working (and how long does it take??)
We often remind people that regardless of what you read on the interwebs (yes! Even here), always remember to listen to your skin. Unfortunately, s...
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I'm Shopping for Niacinamide! Halp!
So you wanna get some niacinamide into your routine eh? Welp unfortunately in the past couple of years, this category has become quite the circus o...
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Insights
Matrixyl 3000: an in depth view with Sederma!
Not all peptides are made equal, and not all peptides are validated well. MatrixylⓇ 3000 is one of the OG peptides that has been substantiated as...
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treatments
How to choose the right exfoliating toner for your skin
Probably one of the first ways you get introduced to AHAs (alpha hydroxy acid) is an exfoliating toner. The only problem is that there are about a ...
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#chemist2chemist: Let's Talk Hair Care with Beauty Brains Chemist - Valerie!
For 2021, we made a goal to flush out our expert series. Let’s be real, we can answer all things skincare (minus pregnancy questions), but you’ve a...
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Insights
Do thermal water sprays really work?
Do thermal water sprays really work? Does spritzing that magical hot spring water provide any proven skin benefits? Should I go with Avene or La Ro...
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basics
Decoding Moisturizer Ingredients
Not sure how to find the best moisturizer for dry skin? Confused by the different face creams available? Let's decode the ingredients to find the b...
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