by Char | Jan 24, 2026 | Ingredients
Collagen is skincare’s favorite buzzword. Collagen creams, collagen serums, collagen supplements—the market is flooded with products promising to restore your skin’s collagen. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: most of these products can’t do...
by Char | Jan 20, 2026 | Ingredients
“Salmon DNA” sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, but PDRN is actually one of the most interesting regenerative ingredients to cross over from medicine to skincare. Let’s look at what the science actually says. What Is PDRN? PDRN stands for...
by Char | Jan 18, 2026 | Ingredients
Retinol is the gold standard of anti-aging skincare—but it’s also the ingredient most likely to leave your face red, flaky, and irritated if you use it wrong. The good news? With the right approach, you can get retinol’s benefits without the dreaded...
by Char | Jan 16, 2026 | Ingredients
If there’s one ingredient that belongs in virtually every skincare routine, it’s niacinamide. This form of vitamin B3 addresses so many skin concerns simultaneously that it’s almost unfair to other ingredients. Let me break down why niacinamide works...
by Char | Jan 14, 2026 | Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid is everywhere—in serums, moisturizers, even makeup. It’s marketed as the ultimate hydrator. But here’s what most brands don’t tell you: the hyaluronic acid in many products is too large to actually penetrate your skin. Let me explain...
