by f. c. | Last Updated Mar 17, 2019 | Acne, Anti-Aging, Ingredients
So what’s the deal with Rosehip Oil? On a firsthand glance it seems that everyone and their mom thinks this stuff descended straight from the heavens. A couple examples: “You need to buy gallons of it immediately.”—Xovain “Rosehip oil... 
by f. c. | Last Updated Aug 1, 2018 | Acne, Ingredients
Benzoyl peroxide, a.k.a. the Acne Killing King. And uh, the thing that leaves your towel and pillow cases looking like this…. Sigh, it’s true. This acne killing machine does unfortunately bleach fabric if you aren’t careful. As an aside, benzoyl... 
by f. c. | Last Updated Mar 15, 2019 | Anti-Aging, Ingredients
Tretinoin, a.k.a. what Tina Fey says is a great way to ensure large chunks of peeling skin. Besides turning people into lizards, it’s touted as one the best anti-aging ingredients in dermatology. With continued use, it promises to tighten skin, increase collagen... 
by f. c. | Last Updated Mar 15, 2019 | Acne, Ingredients
Salicylic Acid (BHA), a.k.a the ingredient in all those acne washes that doesn’t work. Frustrating huh? Don’t blame the poor guy though. It’s not his fault. He’s actually pretty awesome, only companies don’t formulate him properly so... 
by f. c. | Last Updated Mar 22, 2019 | Acne, Anti-Aging, Ingredients
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP), a.k.a that derivative of Vitamin C no one pays attention to. If there actually existed an effective “natural acne treatment” this would be it. Unlike its older brother Ascorbic Acid, SAP isn’t an unstable brat that oxidizes quickly.... 
by f. c. | Last Updated Mar 22, 2019 | Acne, Guides, Ingredients
Now that you’ve successfully cleared your acne, you may staring at some stupid pesky red or brown marks that your breakouts left behind. Those stubborn little critters is what we’ll be focusing on in this article. Note: product recommendations at the...