
A Chemists' Guide to Navigating "Retinol Alternative" Skincare
It feels like everyone is now launching a "retinol alternative". But wait! Let's do a deep dive to make sure we're actually shopping for an actual ...
Read moreIt feels like everyone is now launching a "retinol alternative". But wait! Let's do a deep dive to make sure we're actually shopping for an actual ...
Read moreWe always talk a lot about the value of clinical tests in skincare and how helpful they can be in making a purchasing decision. Needless to say, we...
Read moreGood 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...
Read moreIn 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,...
Read moreSo 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 ...
Read moreRetinol 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...
Read moreIn 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...
Read more*For severe and cystic acne breakouts, we recommend finding an awesome dermatologist who is willing to help shape and build your acne routine from ...
Read moreThe summer season is prime time to experiment with the category of antioxidants. All that extra sun means all that potential for photodamage. But a...
Read moreOne 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...
Read moreProbably 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...
Read moreNot 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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