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Retinol’s popularity has only continued to grow in the past few years with no signs of slowing down. And for good reason! Of the actives out there, it comes with quite a resume of data behind it for reducing wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and even a little acne assistance. However, with that popularity comes a lot of confusion. Choosing the right retinol product can already be complicated, but on top of that, there’s a whole slew of “retinol alternatives” available on the market. In fact, if yo...

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Few skincare ingredients have been around as long as petroleum jelly, and few have accumulated as much undeserved suspicion. It keeps showing up on "dirty" ingredient lists, yet dermatologists keep recommending it. So, what's going on? Is petroleum jelly bad for you? The short answer is that petroleum jelly is one of the most studied occlusive ingredients in skincare, and most of the concerns circulating about it don't hold up under scrutiny. That said, it's not the right fit for everyone, an...

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