Skin Ethics
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Retinol Purge vs Irritation: How to Tell the Difference
The difference comes down to three questions: when did it start, where is it happening, and what does it feel like? A purge shows up in… Continue reading
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Does Vitamin C Serum Actually Work?
Yes, but slower and less dramatically than the ads suggest. “Vitamin C can help, but I think people sometimes expect too much from it too quickly,”… Continue reading
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Can Hyaluronic Acid Dry Out Your Skin?
Yes, under the wrong conditions. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant, which means it pulls water toward itself like a sponge. Applied to damp skin in a… Continue reading
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Are Expensive Skincare Products Actually Better Than Drugstore Ones?
No. When Parade asked seven board-certified dermatologists whether expensive skincare works better than drugstore products, none of them said price tells you much about whether a… Continue reading