Tag: skincare ingredients

Whiteheads are just as annoying as regular zits because they eventually "mature" into fully grown pimples. If you're absolutely determined to get rid of these bumps, read on to find out everything you need to make them go away for good.Whiteheads, by

With so many skincare ingredients that promise flawless skin, keeping track of all the products that we want to add to cart is practically a full-time job. However, lactic acid has always been on the radar of dermatologists, celebrities, and skincare junkies

Everyone always talks about how great hyaluronic acid is for the skin, but no one ever mentions its skincare sister—polyglutamic acid. Like HA, polyglutamic acid packs a punch for those seeking hydrated and glowing skin. With a bunch of serums and essences adding

It's no secret that the "clean" beauty movement has painted many "normal" ingredients in cosmetics in a not-so-positive light. Parabens are without a doubt at the top of this list, to the point where "paraben-free" has become as big of a marketing

Before we decide to purchase a new skincare product, we typically look at a product's packaging and marketing claims first. While those are fair points to consider in your decision-making process, you might want to choose based on a product's ingredients list

We've all been through some type of skin damage, and some have given us battle scars from our face to our body that we just can’'t get rid of. Here's where skincare comes in, specifically pigmentation-fading ingredients like glycolic acid, niacinamide, retinoids,

If your skin has been experiencing hypersensitivity, tightness, itching, or inflammation recently, chances are your skin barrier is compromised. As the skin's outermost layer, the skin barrier is in charge of retaining nutrients and moisture. At the same time, the skin barrier

If you struggle with acne, dealing with dark spots is not unfamiliar territory. In fact, dark spots can also be caused by sun damage and hormonal changes. In medical terms, these darker patches are referred to as hyperpigmentation.According to the American Osteopathic

Ever wondered why your eye creams and serums aren't working? It could all boil down to a simple reason: You probably aren't using the right product for your skin concern. Because even though it's normal to have dark circles, puffiness, and fine

Not everyone is a coffee person, but everyone can be a caffeine-in-skincare person. It has more perks for your skin than you think, and you can get all of it without having to endure a bitter taste. Just like a real cup

It has probably been almost a year since your last visit to the dermatologist, so you may or may not have taken it upon yourself to experiment with different products to solve your skin woes. But before you get too excited, here's

If aloe vera were a person, it would be the type that's friends with everyone. It's that approachable—it's an uncomplicated ingredient that jives with most people, regardless of their skin type. Not to mention, it's so easy to use (seriously, just slap

Oil isn't all that bad for our skin, but we don't blame everyone who flinches at the sight of it in products. After all, some oils don't have the cleanest track record—a lot of them can clog your pores (we're looking at you,

The pimples may have gone but unfortunately, they tend to leave marks and scars on your skin. Don't panic or be disappointed yet because there is still hope. You just have to be label-savvy and keen with the products you put on

Think of your skin as a sleeping ogre—you never know when it'll wake up and decide to cause trouble. That's why instead of waiting for anything bad to happen, it's important to have ingredients in your skincare that'll keep it (and you)

Hyaluronic acid isn't difficult to find in skincare at all. It's so well-loved and effective that even when you don't look for it on purpose, it's probably in at least one of the products you're using right now. The reason? It addresses

If you struggle with acne, exfoliating regularly is no longer an optional thing (check out your beginner's guide here). You should get those dead skin cells off your face at least once a week, because if not, those breakouts will never leave

Talking to dermatologists and asking them about their own personal skincare routines has taught me a thing or two about what products are actually essential for our skin. It's the products they never fail to mention, and ones that they themselves use

As someone who exclusively used face scrubs to exfoliate as a teen, I'm always jealous of people who discovered chemical exfoliants early on in life. I probably would've had clearer skin if I knew how AHAs and BHAs worked back then, or

The skincare world deals with trends just as much as fashion does, and with only one face to try stuff with, it's not that easy to keep up. Not everything trendy is a total must-have anyway, but there lies a few exceptions.