Recently, I was in an educational webinar and the educator mentioned salicylic acid is FDA approved for treating acne, whereas mandelic acid is not. I have heard a lot of discourse online about mandelic acid being the best choice for treating acne, so I wanted to do some research myself. Salicylic acid is a BHAContinue reading “Salicylic Acid or Mandelic Acid for acne?”
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Niacin – Oh My
By Kaley Clements Niacinamide is my favorite skincare ingredient. For many reasons, niacinamide can be used for all skin types. Although it is commonly used for oil control and acne, it has several other proven benefits. According to Kreft and Wohlrab, in the Skin Pharmacol Physiol, these are the notable benefits of niacinamide for theContinue reading “Niacin – Oh My”
Skincare You Need — The Basics
By Kaley Clements Cleanser – Double cleanse. Begin with an oil cleanser or a balm cleanser. Choose your second cleanser based on your skin type. Are you oily, dry, or both? Are you acne prone? Oily and combination skin types should use a gel or foaming cleanser, but these types of cleansers can be quiteContinue reading “Skincare You Need — The Basics”
