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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…