How fast do skin care products like creams and serums penetrate into skin? The speed of skin absorption depends on what ingredients are in the skin care product, strength of the skin barrier, humidity levels, and temperature of the skin.

What is Glycerin? Glycerin (also called Glycerol) is one of the most common humectant moisturizing ingredients in skin care. Find out all about how it works, how it moves through the skin, and what kinds of consideration to make before using it in your custom skin care regimen.

What is cucumber used for in skin care? How does it treat acne? Is it acidic or alkaline, and what difference does that make? In today's blog all about cucumber extract we take a look at the specific active compounds and mechanisms that give cucumber extract its beneficial properties.

What is caffeine used for in skin care? What mechanisms does it use to contribute anti-inflammatory effects on the skin? How does caffeine interact with free radicals on the skin? Is it an anti-aging ingredients? Does it have any antimicrobial properties? Find out all of this, and more in today's blog all about caffeine!

What is the Environmental Working Group? is their research reliable? Who works there and how can I check their work? Find out all about the EWG here!

Complete list of antiaging ingredients in skin care products. All antiaging ingredient categories are listed in this antiaging ingredient dictionary to help you find the best antiaging ingredients. This blog discusses scientifically proven antiaging ingredients and anti-wrinkle and firming ingredients in serums and creams. We also include natural antiaging ingredients and antiaging oils.

What is cholesterol used for in skin care products? How does it contribute to barrier repair moisturizers? How does it help prevent trans-epidermal water loss? Is Cholesterol good for eczema or other damaged barrier conditions? Find out in today's blog all about cholesterol!

What is Benzoyl peroxide? How does it treat acne so effectively? What are the side-effects of benzoyl peroxide and how can I avoid them in my daily regimen? This blog covers all the big questions around benzoyl peroxide so you can get the tools you need to find the best custom skin care regimen for you!

Tyrosinase inhibitors are the best skin lightening products. What is tyrosinase and how do tyrosinase inhibitors help treat dark spots and hyperpigmentation? Which of these ingredients are the strongest?

What is the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board? What do they do? Are they trustworthy? Where do they get their funding and is their research available to the public? Find out why the CIR is considered one of the most trustworthy sources of safety verification in skin care!

What is salicylic acid? How does it make your skin feel smooth? How do chemical peels work and are they all the same? Find out if salicylic acid products are right for your Baumann Skin Type in today's blog all about salicylic acid!

What is glycolic acid? How is it used in skin care products? Which skin types should use glycolic acid? Are they used in more than just peels? Find out all this and more about glycolic acid in today's blog!