Ingredient Science

In recent years, having the perfect pout has been a trend that women have been striving for. But with lip injections costing several hundreds of dollars, having significant lip plump is not something that...

Natural Ingredients That Act as Lip Plumpers

Author: Tara Ghalambor

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Both mud and clay masks have many benefits to the skin when applied. Facial masks are often used in spa treatments and can also be purchased at stores for use at home. There are a wide variety of mud and clay...

Science of Facial Masks and Facial Clay

Author: Janice Leung

Editor: Vindhya Veerula MD

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In today’s day and age where anyone can influence trends, commercials for different products can arrive in short, segmented bursts from multiple different online platforms. The newest circulating topic?...

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What’s the Deal with Charcoal Toothpaste?

Author: Ariel Maroon

Editor: Jason Derico ND

Glutathione Skin Care For Whitening and Brightening

One factor that makes people unique is their skin color. We also all have a preferred skin tone and there are many products out there to make your skin color appear more evenly toned. Glutathione, a...

Author: Tammy Wu

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Sunscreen is an important part of a healthy skin care routine! Caffeinated sunscreens are on the rise in popularity due to newfound benefits of topically applied caffeine. Caffeine is known for being a mental...

What Is Caffeinated Sunscreen?

Author: Caitlyn Dagenet

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Growing up in a Mexican-American household, my family has given me valuable life lessons intermixed with cooking tips. Here are three sentiments I can personally speak about: Everything and anything can have...

The Spicy Satisfaction of Turmeric and Capsaicin

Author: Ariel Maroon

Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD

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If you have ever dissected something for a biology class, then you are familiar with formaldehyde’s pungent scent and its use as a preservative. Found in nearly one-fifth of all cosmetics, formaldehyde and...

Formaldehyde: A Safe Preservative?

Author: Corinne Penrod

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When was the last time you read the ingredient label of a food product you were thinking of buying? Probably the last time you went shopping for groceries, right? You are concerned about what is in your food...

What’s in Your Cosmetics?

Author: Corinna Woodcock

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As a licensed naturopathic doctor, I advise patients to educate themselves about choices they can make in a more mindful, educated way. None of us is perfect, but we can feel empowered to encourage health and...

Mindful Approach to Ingredient Safety

Author: Wendy Leigh White ND MS

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Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are among the most commonly used active ingredients in acne treatment due to their availability in over-the-counter products. However, many consumers do not understand the...

Benzoyl Peroxide vs Salicylic Acid for Skin Care

Author: Corinne Penrod

Editor: Vivian Shi MD

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If you have eczema, then you may know that certain ingrdients in soaps, lotions, and cosmetics can irritate your skin and cause flares in eczema. Eczema prone skin has an impaired skin barrier, which means it...

What Product Ingredients Should You Avoid in Eczema

Author: Alexandra Vaughn MD

Emulsifiers serve an important purpose in cosmetic formulation. Have you ever wondered how your skin cream can contain both water and oils and yet retain a single consistency? If you have ever made a salad...

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Emulsifiers: Good or Bad for the Skin?

Author: Corinne Penrod

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As the demand for natural products continues to grow many skin products now sport the word “natural” on the label. A Consumer Report survey found that 45% of people believed that the “natural” label is...

Is It As “Natural” As You Think?

Author: Jivome Content Team

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By now, you may have already heard about the thousands of people who have filed complaints about hair loss after using select cleansing conditioners from WEN. Many of these complaints were seen only by the...

Why Skin Products Need Better Side Effect Reporting

Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

The Science of Spray Tans

Skin damage due to exposure to ultraviolet light can result in skin cancer, premature aging of the skin, damaging free radical production, wrinkles, and saggy skin. These consequences can result from both...

Author: Alexandra Vaughn MD

Editor: Jivome Content Team

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Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), also commonly known as sodium dodecyl sulfate, and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) are widespread ingredients in personal care products. They can be found in cleansers (shampoo,...

Sodium Laureth Sulfate or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?

Author: Corinne Penrod

Editor: Jivome Content Team

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Non-comedogenic: you’ve likely seen it listed on your sunscreen, face wash, moisturizer, or even your foundation accompanying additional claims such as “oil-free” and “non-irritating.” While some...

What Does Non-Comedogenic Mean?

Author: Corinne Penrod

Editor: Jivome Content Team

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Petrolatum’s first use can be traced back to the 19th century when oil rig workers would take some of the “rod wax” that would build up on the machinery and use it on their cuts and burns. Robert...

The Safety of Petrolatum

Author: Corinne Penrod

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