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!

Dark spots on the face are caused by an increase in melanin. Learn how dermatologists treat dark spots.

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!

Scrubs, exfoliants and exfoliators such as facial scrubs take off the top dead layer of the skin, leaving it smoother with an increased ability to reflect light. This is the fastest way to get glowing skin. This blog discussed body and face scrubs, exfoliants and exfoliators and helps you find the best for your skin type. We also discuss which type of products exfoliate, and how often to exfoliate.

What are the best products to use in a combination skin routine? Well- there is no real category of combination skin. If you believe you have combination skin- then you are most likely using the wrong skin care products in your skin care routine. We can help you properly identify your skin type. In the meantime, this blog gives dermatologist advice on skin care products for those who believe they have combination skin. Let us help you make better choices.

Skin Color is predominately determined by the amounts of two types of melanin: eumelanin and pheomelanin. This blog explains how melanin is made, types of melanin, how melanin is made, and how skin lighteners work to reduce melanin and lighten skin. This will help you understand how skin lighteners work.

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.

This skincare 101 blog discusses skin care basics and is written for beginners. It is the best way to start learning about skincare. It covers skincare basics, skin care tips, skin types, and basic skin care routine advice. This skincare 101 blog is for beginners in 2023.

What do you do if you stop using your skin care routine? How do you restart? No worries- we have you covered. Follow this advice on refreshing and restarting your skin care routine.