treatments
Bakuchiol - A "Retinol Alternative" Worth Trying?
Good old anti-aging retinol promises so many benefits. Yet for many (Gloria included!), it’s a temperamental little guy that can wreak havoc on you...
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treatments
AHAs, BHAs...PHAs?! What's a PHA & How to Use
In our final podcast episode of 2021, we dedicated the meat of the episode on a chemical exfoliants update. That’s the alphabet clan of PHAs, AHAs,...
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treatments
The Chemists Guide to Fighting Wrinkles! PT. 1
So you're ready to tackle some pesky wrinkles eh? Don't worry, the chemists gotchu! The good news is that the skin concern of wrinkles is probably ...
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treatments
Retinol: The Tried-and-True Way to Putting Off Botox
Retinol has been a longtime fan favorite anti-aging molecule. And for good reason! As a cosmetic ingredient, retinol is one of the few that has dec...
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routines
Hyperpigmentation Pt 2: routine guide and shopping tips
In this part 2 of our pigmentation guide, we’re going to shed some light on how to shop for the best ingredients & products to target that stub...
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treatments
The Chemists' Comprehensive Guide to Acne PT. 1
*For severe and cystic acne breakouts, we recommend finding an awesome dermatologist who is willing to help shape and build your acne routine from ...
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treatments
The Non-Vitamin C Antioxidants
The summer season is prime time to experiment with the category of antioxidants. All that extra sun means all that potential for photodamage. But a...
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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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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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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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treatments
How to find the best Vitamin C Serum for you Pt 1
In the market for a vitamin C serum? Did you know there are 3 main types of vitamin C formulas? Let's breakdown the crowded vitamin C product lands...
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