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 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...
by Char | Jan 3, 2026 | Ingredients
“Peptides” has become a skincare buzzword, slapped on products ranging from drugstore moisturizers to luxury serums. But here’s what most marketing won’t tell you: not all peptides are created equal, and many products contain peptides in...
by Char | Dec 26, 2025 | Ingredients
You might have noticed “liposomal” appearing on more skincare labels lately. It’s not just marketing buzzword bingo—liposomal delivery represents a genuine advancement in how skincare actually works. Let me explain why this matters and how it can...
by Char | Dec 20, 2025 | Ingredients
When you see “stem cells” on a skincare label, it’s easy to be skeptical. Sounds like marketing hype, right? But stem cell technology in skincare is actually backed by solid science—and it’s a key reason at-home PRP alternatives can work so...
