Ingredient Investigation

Ever feel like doing your skincare routine feels like a science experiment? From layering serums to mixing acids, it can be confusing to know how w...

Ingredient Investigation

Due to its multifaceted nature, retinol has easily landed the title of the “darling of dermatology” without much contest—it’s a skincare powerhouse...

Ingredient Investigation

Pineapple is used in skincare in the form of bromelain, a collection of natural enzymes derived from the stem and/or fruit of the plant. As a whit...

Ingredient Investigation

Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), a category of acids named for its molecular structure. It's naturally derived from milk, though more of...

Ingredient Investigation

Vitamin C is a time-tested, proven ingredient in skincare, which is why you see it so often in products. The ingredient, the same molecule that you...