FAQ Active Ingredients

Benzoyl Peroxide is one of the holy grail treatments for acne and we love to see it working wonders for your skin. But like all skin care products, there is a right way to…

Glycolic acid speeds up skin cell turnover to produce healthier, glowing skin. But your skin cannot be healthy or glowing if it is dehydrated and dry.  Many people recognize the benefits of using a…

Niacinamide has a host of benefits for skin of all types, but where in your skincare routine does it fall? And does it work well with moisturizers? Layering your products in the right order…

Using Vitamin C is great for the skin but using a good moisturizer after makes the whole process even better. There is a right way and a wrong way to use the two in…

Vitamin C can cause skin purging. Vitamin C is an active ingredient that is known to boost collagen production in the skin and encourages skin cell regeneration.  And, anything that increases the rate at…

Salicylic acid (SA) has been known as the magic ingredient for oily and acne-prone skin. It is a beta-hydroxy acid that can penetrate deep into the layers of the skin and the pores. SA…

Salicylic acid is well known as the holy grail when it comes to treating acne and preventing future breakouts. It deeply penetrates the skin to unclog pores and exfoliate, bringing all the impurities up…

Skin purging is basically getting through the bad to get to the good but not everyone has to go through this to get the benefits of salicylic acid.  Can Salicylic Acid Cause Skin Purging…

How and when should you be moisturizing after salicylic acid has been put on your skin? What are the best moisturizers to use?  Never fear. Your friendly skin-sister is here. Let’s talk about what…

Lactic Acid has tremendous benefits for the skin when used properly. And the same can be said of retinol. While it can be beneficial to have both of these products in your skincare routine,…