Ceramides for Skin: Benefits and How to Use Them
What ceramides are, why the skin needs them, who benefits most from ceramide products and how to fit them into a routine.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
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Posts tagged "Skincare Ingredients"
A handful of ingredients account for most of what skincare can do. The articles under this tag explain them one by one: what each is, what the evidence says it does, how to use it and what to be careful about. They also show how ingredients work together, which combinations are best kept apart at first, and how to find them on a label.
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Vitamin C Serum Buying Guide: Ingredients and Packaging
The forms of vitamin C, useful strengths, why packaging matters, how to spot an oxidized serum and how to use and store one.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Use Hyaluronic Acid in Your Skincare Routine
What hyaluronic acid does, the right order to apply it, why it needs a moisturizer on top, and how to avoid the common mistakes.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Salicylic Acid vs Benzoyl Peroxide for Acne
How salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide work, which type of acne each suits, side effects, and how to use them together safely.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Hand Cream Ingredients: What to Look For
The ingredients that make a hand cream work, how to match them to dry, cracked, aging or sensitive hands and what label claims mean.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: Key Differences
How mineral and chemical sunscreen filters differ, the pros and cons of each for different skin types and tones, and how to choose.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Blackheads vs Whiteheads: What's the Difference?
How to tell blackheads from whiteheads, why they form, which ingredients help each, and what not to do at home.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read