Over the past few weeks, I have been testing some new ideas when it comes to body skincare. For most of us who love skincare, we invest oodles of money…

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On July 8, 2016, Differin .1% Gel was approved by the FDA for over-the-counter sale. This is a big deal in the treatment and management of mild-to-moderate acne at home, as…

Note: This post is meant to discuss topical retinoids as ingredients.  I will be writing an additional post on how to best use Differin .1% (OTC) at a later date,…

I’m about to say something that could upset skin communities everywhere: I don’t really believe in purging. Before you panic, let me explain. When I was in my 20s, I…

Before I boarded the plane in Northern California, I was flipping through my Facebook when I was served an ad for a new Paula’s Choice product: the Azelaic Acid Booster.…

Hi guys, Some updates on the blog posts this week! I frequently go back to update old posts in an effort to keep them current, concise, and ensure that they…

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Azelaic acid (AzA) is a very unique ingredient. It is a natural component of the skin as it is a byproduct of malassezia furfur yeast, which lives on everyone’s skin.…

Quick note before this post: you may have received a flurry of emails from the blog on Thursday evening. This happened when I was working on the new look for…