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6 ingredients you may want to avoid in skincare – check your labels
Make sure your products are working for you, not against you!
Is talc bad for your skin? 5 things you need to know
This ingredient may be a natural mineral, but there’s more to the story.
Is mineral oil beneficial for your skin?
This ingredient is a moisturizing powerhouse.
What vitamin E serum does for your skin
Learn how this powerful ingredient can help rejuvenate your complexion.
Benefits of lactic acid
This ingredient may be the key to helping you get a smoother complexion.
Face sunscreen for acne-prone skin
Zinc oxide provides sun protection for acne-prone and sensitive skin. Bonus: It’s generally safe to use during pregnancy.
The benefits of using zinc pyrithione on your skin
Zinc pyrithione might just be your secret ingredient to fighting acne.
5 Popular Skincare Ingredients and What They Do
Trendy skincare ingredients that actually live up to the hype.
How to repair skin damage and dark spots with niacinamide
Find out about the anti-aging benefits of this powerful ingredient
Comedogenic scale for oils: Boosting skin health with the right choices
This scale ranks oils by their ability to clog pores and cause acne—so it’s a great tool when assessing how to treat your skin.
Dipropylene glycol in skincare—what is it, and what does it do?
Dermatology experts share what you should know about this ingredient.
Everything you should know about ferulic acid in skincare
This powerful antioxidant is in more products than you may realize.