Retinol

Gone are those days when skincare products were sold only because of commercials and advertisements. In the 21st century, the ingredients behind the product are what matters. People have turned into smart consumers, and keep themselves…

Skin care ingredients have been in the limelight lately, and rightfully so. It's critical to know and understand ingredients that are in your skin care products, what works for your skin, and what should be avoided. Retinol is doing the…

A powerhouse at reducing wrinkles and fine lines, evening skin tone, and reducing acne, retinol is one of the world's great skincare ingredients. But using retinol isn't without its challenges. The ingredient is notoriously…

Before trying it out, I caught up with board-certified dermatologist Marisa Garshick, MD, to get the lowdown on what exactly retinal does compared to traditional retinol formulas.“Retinal, referring to retinaldehyde, is a type of…

Like Colbert’s, Dr. Brandt’s dermatologist-formulated retinol serum contains a timed-release complex to deliver powerful brightening and resurfacing benefits while you sleep thanks to rare ingredients like lemon tree honey, phospholipids,…

Peptides are naturally occurring amino acids that are the building blocks used to make proteins in our skin, explains Joyce Imahiyerobo-Ip, MD, FAAD, founder and CEO of Vibrant Dermatology and Skin Bar MD. "Collagen, for example,…

Collagen is one of the proteins found in abundance in the human body. It is the main structural protein of skin and other connective tissues and is widely used in purified form for cosmetic surgical treatments. In simpler terms, collagen…

Nothing ages the skin like exposure to sunlight. When we step outside in the sun, our face becomes dull just after a few minutes, and the sun exposure robs us of the glow. So if a few minutes could do this much, just imagine what a lifetime…

Retinol or Retinoid, an umbrella term used for all derivatives of Vitamin A, has taken the skincare world by storm. From celebrities to the common men, people have become avid users of this serum. A few drops of the retinol serum can have a…

Scouting for makeup and skincare products is never an easy task. As the cosmetics industry is booming, so does the demand for novel products. Every other day, new beauty brands debut and new products are unveiled. The question then arises…