Recently, retinol has been popping up more and more in skincare products.. But what does it do? Should you be using it? And what is the best way to make sure your skin does not react to it? Read this post to find out! Let’s get into the basics: What is Retinol? Retinol is a … Read more
I’m sure you have heard the word ceramides being tossed around in the skincare world, but have you ever looked into what they actually do for your skin? Read this post to learn more about this holy grail skincare ingredient! What are Ceramides? Ceramides are lipids (aka fats) that make up over 50% of the … Read more
It’s not every day that we get to encounter an exciting and unique ingredient such as the Fullerene. In fact, it is so exciting that the Nobel Prize committee has decided to grant the inventors that discovered this breath-taking molecule a Nobel Prize in chemistry (Richard E. Smalley and Robert F. Curl Jr. of Rice … Read more
Chemical peels have become the latest skincare phenomenon, but what is it actually doing for your skin? A chemical peel is a treatment used to remove the top layers of your skin, to reveal a new, smoother layer of skin. The treatment itself is used to target a number of skin concerns, such as hyperpigmentation, … Read more