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  • is homosalate in sunscreen dangerous

    Homosalate: Is It Dangerous?

    Synthetic UV filters like company. Mineral sunscreens often use only ONE UV filter to keep your skin safe from UV harm, but chemical sunscreens need way more than that. They often go for a combo of four or five. Why is that? Because a single synthetic filter rarely cuts it-each one only covers a slice […]

  • skincare benefits of amino acids

    Why You Should Add Amino Acids To Your Skincare Routine

    They’re popping out everywhere, skin care products with amino acids. They’re the new kid on the block people notice, but don’t make much of a fuss about. I’m not surprised. The best skincare ingredients are SO underrated. So if you’ve been thinking, “Amino whaaaaaaat? Are they really important for skin?,” I’ve got you covered. Let’s […]

  • skincare ingredients to never use together

    Mix And Match: The Skincare Ingredients You Should Never Use Together

    What are the skincare ingredientsyou should never mix together? Skincare ingredients can be such divas. All the best anti-aging superstars do wonders on their own but ask them to collaborate and they throw a tantrum. They just won’t do their best work. So frustrating! And the worst part? You don’t even get a warning label. You […]

  • safe and effective parabens alternatives

    Parabens Alternatives: Which Ones Are Safe And Effective?

    You’d think that getting rid of parabens would make cosmetics safer. Quite the opposite, my friend. Badger sunscreens, Kutol hand and body lotions, and Nutek baby wipes are just some of the products that had to be recalled in the past few years because of bacteria or yeast contamination! Imagine opening your fave moisturizer and find […]

  • use retinol and azelaic acid together

    Can You Use Retinol And Azelaic Acid Together?

    Retinol and Azelaic Acid are two skincare superheroes with the same job description: they help you fight acne AND fade away hyperpigmentation. Yep, the best skincare ingredients are multi-taskers that tackle more than one concern.  If your face is covered in pimples and/or dark spots, you may be asking, “should I use retinol or Azelaic […]

  • 7 irritating natural ingredients to avoid

    7 Natural Ingredients That Can Irritate Your Skin

    We waste so much time worrying about the wrong things. Truth bomb: just because it’s natural, it doesn’t mean it’s good for you. Instead of making a fuss about all the synthetic things lurking in your cosmetics, start worrying about the irritating natural stuff that’s so common everywhere. Yep. You’ve read that right. Irritating. Natural. […]