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…

In the world of skincare, very few companies actually test the penetration of their products. The reason for this is usually very simple: cost. It’s extremely expensive to test your…

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…

Edited 6/7/2018 for clarity, typos. Frequently on skincare communities, people will ask “Does this product work?” This is especially true of products like La Mer, which is a whopping $175…

Up until my twenties, I saw the same dermatologist that burned off warts from the back of my hand when I was a child. He was the same dermatologist that…

Hi all! As you might have noticed, there was no post today. I’ve been battling what has felt like a stomach bug on and off for about two weeks now…