ingredients

  • matrixyl

    Is Matrixyl A Gentler Alternative To Retinol?

    Is Matrixyl a gentler alternative to retinol? If there’s a peptide that can fight wrinkles, this is it. Unlike most other members of the peptide family, Matrixyl has a ton of research supporting its anti-aging properties. The catch? Come on, you knew this was coming. There’s always a catch. Read on to find out the […]

  • if you can't pronounce it myth

    If You Can’t Pronounce It, Should You Put It On Your Skin?

    “If you can’t pronounce it, don’t put it on your skin.” Says everyone who showers with dihydrogen monoxide every single day. Dihydro… what?! Water. Dihydrogen monoxide is another name for water. If you’re so committed to not using things you can’t pronounce, you shouldn’t even wash your face. Do you see how absurd this thing […]

  • lanolin skincare benefits

    Is Lanolin Good For Skin?

    Did you know that in Ancient Rome sheep farmers had softer and smoother hands than rich matrons? Hard to believe, but true. And it was all because of the sheep. These cute animals gave them lanolin, a substance so moisturizing the beauty industry jumped on it as soon as it learned about the legend. Seriously, […]

  • ascorbyl palmitate in skincare

    Is Ascorbyl Palmitate The Most Disappointing Vitamin C Derivative Ever?

    Ascorbyl Palmitate is the black sheep of the Vitamin C family. While all the other members are hard at work to fight off wrinkles, boost collagen production, and brighten the complexion, Ascorbyl Palmitate has slackened on the job a little. It simply hasn’t proven its worth, yet. Does it mean it doesn’t work or that […]

  • tretinoin guide

    A Tretinoin Survival Guide

    I started my Curology prescription of tretinoin in late November 2019, and despite my best efforts to acclimate to 0.01% tretinoin, it’s been an uphill battle. Yes, 0.01% tretinoin. I know it’s not much–I SAID WHAT I SAID! But that’s the thing about skincare: it’s never one-size-fits all, and two people can react very differently […]