Non-Comedogenic Skincare: What the Label Means
What "non-comedogenic" on a label means, how the claim is tested, why it is not a guarantee, and how to use it when you shop.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
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Posts tagged "Product Labels"
The back of a pack tells you more than the front. The articles under this tag explain how ingredient lists are ordered, what common claims mean and which ones have no legal definition, and how to read symbols such as the open jar that shows the period after opening. Once you can read a label, you can compare any two products without relying on advertising.
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Hair Removal Cream: Patch Testing and How to Use It
How depilatory creams dissolve hair, why a patch test and exact timing matter, and how to use them step by step without burning the skin.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Bath Soaks: Types and What to Know Before Using Them
What Epsom salts, oatmeal, bath oils, bubble baths and bath bombs can and cannot do, and how to bathe without drying or irritating skin.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
At-Home IPL Buying Guide: Suitability and Safety Labels
Who at-home IPL hair removal suits, how to read skin tone and hair color charts, which safety features matter and how to use a device.
By Sunil Dutt · 5 min read
Retinol Product Guide: Strengths, Textures, and Labels
How to compare retinol products by type of retinoid, strength, texture and packaging, and what the words on the label mean.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Moisturizer Ingredients: Humectants, Emollients, and Occlusives
The three groups of moisturizing ingredients, with examples, what each does and how to combine them for your skin type.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Acetone vs Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover
How acetone and non-acetone removers differ in strength, speed and dryness, which to use for each type of polish and how to use them safely.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Mascara Buying Guide: Brush Types and Formulas
How mascara brush shapes and formulas create length, volume or curl, and how to choose for your lashes and eyes.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Fragrance-Free Body Lotion: How to Read the Label
What "fragrance-free", "unscented" and "hypoallergenic" mean on a lotion, how to spot fragrance in an ingredient list and who benefits most.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read