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Skincare ingredients explained
Active ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, retinol and vitamin C each do a specific job. Learn what they do, who they suit, how to start using them and which combinations to avoid.
How does salicylic acid help your skin?
What salicylic acid does inside your pores, how it helps acne and blackheads, how often to use it and the side effects to watch for.Read guideWhat does niacinamide do for your skin?
How niacinamide (vitamin B3) helps oil, pores, redness and dark spots, which strength to pick and what to pair it with.Read guideVitamin C for skin: benefits, how to use it and which type to choose
What vitamin C does for skin, ascorbic acid vs derivatives, when to apply it and what an orange serum means.Read guideRetinol for beginners: how to start without irritation
A week-by-week plan to start retinol, plus retinol vs retinoids, purging vs irritation and who should avoid it.Read guideWhat does hyaluronic acid do for your skin?
How hyaluronic acid hydrates skin, why to apply it on damp skin, sodium hyaluronate explained and the myths to ignore.Read guideAHA vs BHA vs PHA: which exfoliating acid is right for you?
Glycolic, lactic, salicylic or gluconolactone? Compare the three acid families and learn how often to exfoliate without irritation.Read guideCentella asiatica (cica): what it does for your skin
Cica creams promise calm, comfortable skin. Here is what centella asiatica and madecassoside do, how strong the evidence is and who it suits.Read guidePeptides in skincare: what they do and are they worth it?
Signal peptides, copper peptides and "Botox in a jar": what peptide serums can and can't do, and how they compare with retinol.Read guideSkincare ingredients you shouldn't mix (and the myths you can ignore)
Retinol with acids, benzoyl peroxide with tretinoin, niacinamide with vitamin C: which combinations to separate and which rules are myths.Read guideGlycerin in skincare: what it does, benefits and is it safe?
Glycerin is one of the most studied moisturizing ingredients. Learn how it hydrates skin, why it tops so many labels and whether it suits oily skin.Read guideVitamin E for skin: benefits, side effects and the scar myth
Vitamin E protects skin as an antioxidant and softens dry patches, but it won't fade scars. Learn the forms on labels, allergy risk and how to use it.Read guidePanthenol for skin: what provitamin B5 does and who it suits
Panthenol is a gentle humectant that soothes irritated skin and supports barrier repair. Learn who it suits, how to use it and its rare allergy risk.Read guideAzelaic acid for skin: rosacea, acne, dark spots and how to use it
Azelaic acid calms rosacea bumps, treats acne and fades dark marks. Learn the strengths, how to use it and how long results take.Read guideKojic acid for skin: does it fade dark spots, and is it safe?
Kojic acid slows melanin production to fade dark spots and melasma. Learn how well it works, the EU 1% limit, irritation risks and how to use it.Read guideCitric acid in skincare: what it does and is it bad for your skin?
Citric acid is usually a pH helper in tiny amounts, sometimes an AHA exfoliant. Learn how to tell from the label and why lemon juice on skin is a bad idea.Read guideKnow more. Choose better.
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