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Do You Need a Facial Toner?
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Do You Need a Facial Toner?

Ever found yourself wondering, "Do I really need a facial toner?" If so, you're not alone. Social media is flooded with conflicting opinions - some dermatologists say it's essential, while...

The Key To Skin Hydration
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The Key To Skin Hydration

Our skin works hard to stay hydrated. But even the smallest changes within the skin or its environment can increase water loss and influence hydration status. That’s why Stratia Skin...

Interface peptide cream at work
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Meet Interface

A note from Alli on the advanced peptide technology behind Interface.

The Science Behind Purging
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The Science Behind Purging

If you’ve been using skincare for a while, chances are you’ve experienced a product reaction of some kind at least once. Perhaps you were excited over a new product but...

eye cream for dark circles
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Eye Cream For Dark Circles: Lipid Gold

All the power of Lipid Gold in a nourishing eye cream formula designed to get rid of dark circles under eyes, enhance firmness, and fortify the delicate skin around the...

how to get rid of clogged pores
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Skincare Spotlight: Clogged Pores

Clogged pores are one of the more baffling aspects of having skin. Sometimes, clogged pores get inflamed and turn into pimples; sometimes, they just hang around indefinitely, like a party...

humectant
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Humectants: Skin Hydration & More

Out of the three classes of moisturizing ingredients (humectants, emollients, and occlusives), humectants are probably my favorite. Well, tied for first. But they’re incredibly cool.

Are Mineral Sunscreens Actually Better?
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Are Mineral Sunscreens Actually Better?

Sensitive skin? Pregnant or breastfeeding? Experiencing hyper pigmentation? Chances are, you’ve been told to use mineral sunscreen. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide based sunscreens are often touted as the safest, most...

Skincare Trends Explained: Castor Oil and Tallow
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Skincare Trends Explained: Castor Oil and Tallow

Moisturizers not only combine an array of moisturizer ingredients like emollients, occlusive agents, and humectants but can act as a vehicle for UV filters or other ingredients. Yet instead, TikTok and...

The Truth About Parabens
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The Truth About Parabens

You may have noticed that there’s been a growing debate on the safety of preservatives - particularly parabens. Concerns range from their supposed endocrine disrupting ability to their presence in...

fatty acids in skincare
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INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT: Fatty Acids

Fatty acids are absolutely necessary for healthy skin (and healthy everything else, technically). Some people, especially ones raised in a Western beauty ethos, tend to equate “oil” with “clogged pores”...

surfactant definition
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INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT: Surfactants

Let’s learn about cleansers and surfactants! Starting with the Basics Cleansers work via a class of ingredients called surfactants (that stands for surface active agents). Surfactants are long, two-headed molecules. One head is hydrophilic, meaning it’s...

sea buckthorn oil
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Ingredient Spotlight: Sea Buckthorn Oil

Sea buckthorn oil is one of the most interesting ingredients in Liquid Gold. It’s what gives Liquid Gold its signature color, but that’s just a fun side effect. I chose...

hydroxy acids
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INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT: Hydroxy Acids

This week, we’re going to talk about a very special type of acid: the chemical exfoliant workhorses of our skincare toolkit, hydroxy acids. What Are Hydroxy Acids? In terms of...

The Truth Behind the Medical Grade Skincare Label
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The Truth Behind the Medical Grade Skincare Label

The skincare sold at your dermatologist’s office or local med spa looks effective. Sleek bottles line the shelves with words like “MD” or “clinical” crisply printed on the bottles. When you...

Scary Skincare Trends to Avoid This Halloween
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Scary Skincare Trends to Avoid This Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner, and it’s the season for haunted houses, carving pumpkins, and spooky costumes. But what about scary skincare trends? From DIY disasters to self-proclaimed “experts,”...

Transitioning Your Skincare Routine for Fall
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Transitioning Your Skincare Routine for Fall

Fall is here and with it comes our favorite hot drinks, cozy sweaters, and falling leaves. But what you probably aren’t looking forward to… dry, flaky skin. We’ve got you...

how to layer skincare
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How To Layer Skincare

Once you’ve taken the plunge and decided to begin your skincare journey, every beginner has the same question when those products start showing up in the mailbox… how on Earth do...

are eye creams necessary
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Are Eye Creams a Scam?

Are eye creams a scam? Short answer: no. Much longer answer: although some sources claim there’s no difference between eye cream and regular moisturizer, the eye area actually has some...

how to get rid of dark circles
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How Dark Undereye Circles Form

As someone who’s had dark undereye circles since kindergarten, I know how frustrating – and stubborn – they can be. I want to dive into the science behind how dark...

Skin Barrier 101
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Skin Barrier 101

TikTok is full of videos on how to fix a damaged skin barrier and there’s countless Google search results on what the skin barrier is. But a decade ago, the...

The Power of Antioxidants in Skincare
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The Power of Antioxidants in Skincare

If there’s one ingredient category you should be adding to your morning routine this summer, it’s antioxidants. They work alongside your sunscreen to protect against the sun - and other...

Retinoids: A guide to Vitamin A in Skincare
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Retinoids: A guide to Vitamin A in Skincare

Retinoids are one of the most researched and effective categories of skincare ingredients. They can improve a variety of skin concerns, making them highly popular with experienced skincare users.

The Intriguing Science of Growing Older
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The Intriguing Science of Growing Older

We all know the visible signs of aging and it’s an inevitable process that we will all face. And while everyone has different feelings on getting older, aging can be...

Dry Skin Vs Dehydrated Skin
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Dry Skin Vs Dehydrated Skin

Dry skin is different from dehydrated skin. Unlike typical dehydration, where your body is low on water, skin dehydration comes from a damaged moisture barrier.

what are peptides
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All You Need to Know About Peptides

There’s been a lot of buzz around peptides on social media and it would be easy to write them off as another viral TikTok trend. But peptides in skincare have...

growth factors
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The Science Of Growth Factors

Growth factors. If you’re a science nerd, this category of skincare ingredients is one of the most fascinating in terms of the science and possibilities for skin rejuvenation. But like...

skincare routines for skin types
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All About Skin Types

For me, the most difficult part of building a good skincare routine was actually listening to my skin. I’d get so starry-eyed over rave reviews that I’d buy a product...

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