Essential oils are extracts from plants that have antir-rdness, antimicrobial and antioxidant effects.

Dry oils are unsaturated fats that solidify into a filmy residue when left on the skin. Unsaturated fatty acids have many beneficial properties in skin care. Read this blog to learn all about the different kinds of dry oils used in skin care and their functions.

What makes something an oil? What oils are best to use on the body and face? What fatty acids are in different oil types?

How are skin care ingredients named? What is an INCI name? Why were INCI named developed? Do all countries use the same skin care ingredient labels on product labels?

What is licorice extract used for in skin care? Which compounds make up licorice extract and what do they do? Learn all about licorice extract and find out if it's right for your skin!

Humectants bind water and are found in moisturizers. Which ingredients are humectants?

Guide to the difference between human growth factors, human stem cells and human derived exosomes.

Occlusive ingredients are found in moisturizers and other skin care products. They coat the skin’s surface, preventing water from evaporating off of the skin. Learn what occlusive ingredients do in moisturizers and which ingredients are considered occlusive skincare ingredients.

Pollution ages skin, causes inflammation, and can cause skin hyperpigmentation. We can protect skin from pollution, but how? What skin care ingredients protect skin from pollution? This blog discusses what pollution does to skin and how to prevent this damage.

Exosomes are the most exciting new antiaging skin care ingredient. What are they? How do exosomes work? Which exosome products are best?

Is retinyl palmitate dangerous? When is it ok to use? Why is it controversial? Why did the EWG rate it a 9?

Is Hydroquinone safe? How does it work?