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How Often Should I Wash My Face According To Cosmetic Chemists
Here’s the thing about washing your face: It might seem like the easiest part of skincare, but it’s surprisingly finicky! Too much cleansing and you’re in desert-face territory. Too little and leftover dirt, grime, and daily pollution can linger—potentially paving the way for long-term skin issues. The trick is finding the sweet spot in between. So, how often should you wash your face? It depends on various factors, including your skin type, environment, makeup habits, and the products you us...
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What Is Retinol Purging? How To Identify And Manage Skin Reactions
Let’s set the record straight: Retinol purging isn’t your skin “rejecting” a product. It’s more like a sped-up reveal of breakouts that were already in your skin’s pipeline, triggered by the introduction of retinoids accelerate cell turnover. But not every flare-up is a purge. Sometimes, it’s just plain old irritation or a bad match. Being able to tell the difference helps you stick with the right plan or switch gears when needed. The chemists have spent years getting up close and personal wi...
Read moreThe Best Cleanser For Combination Skin And Why Balance Matters
In true Chemist Confessions fashion, it’s worth saying that a cleanser for combination skin can do a lot more than just wash off the day. With a well-formulated cleanser, cleansing can help manage oil levels and play a notable role in how your skin barrier holds up. With the wrong balance, you might be looking at even more oil production, dry patches, or both. Get it just right, and you’ve got a well-hydrated, cooperative canvas for all of the skincare goodness that follows. As the first step...
Read moreBisabolol Skin Benefits You Might Be Overlooking
Bisabolol might not sound like a glow-inducing hero, but it has a surprisingly solid track record when it comes to soothing irritation and brightening complexions. If you’ve ever dealt with flare-ups, overeager retinoid experimentation, or mysterious tightness, bisabolol might be worth adding to your wishlist. This under-the-radar overachiever is best known as the calming, isolated compound in chamomile. That means, it’s the main compound that has given chamomile its claim to fame as a skinca...
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