
๐ How to Read Skincare Ingredient Lists (A Beginner's Guide)
Decode your skincare! ๐งช Learn how to read ingredient lists like a pro. Understand INCI, the '1% line,' and spot the active ingredients that really work.

Decode your skincare! ๐งช Learn how to read ingredient lists like a pro. Understand INCI, the '1% line,' and spot the active ingredients that really work.

Starting a new active and breaking out? It might be a skin purge. โจ Our guide explains how long skin purging typically lasts (4-6 weeks), why it happens, and how to tell if it's a purge or a bad reaction.

Starting a new skincare active and your skin is getting worse? It might be 'skin purging.' ๐ง Our guide explains how to tell the difference between purging and a breakout, and how to safely reduce irritation.

Breaking out from a new product? It could be a 'skin purge.' โจ Our guide explains the key differences between purging vs. a breakout, including location, duration, and what's causing it.

Confused about your skincare routine? โจ Our guide definitively answers the 'retinol before or after moisturizer' debate, explaining the standard method and the 'buffering' technique for sensitive skin.

What is fractionated coconut oil and is it good for your skin? ๐ง Our guide explains how this lightweight, non-greasy version of coconut oil works as a moisturizer and a perfect carrier oil for essential oils.

Starting retinol and breaking out? It's the dreaded 'retinol purge.' โจ Our guide explains how long this purging phase typically lasts (4-6 weeks), why it happens, and how to manage the irritation.