Topical vitamin A, such as retinol and new queen of retinoids, Hydroxy pinacolone retinoate (HPR), are considered the gold standard in effective cosmeceutical vitamin A.

New ingredients are constantly being presented to me by reputable ingredient suppliers, but they must have sound clinical data to support their effectiveness. So, when I did my research on...

Every year, we see exciting trends and a new crop of skincare ingredients make their way to market. From treating 'maskne' to glow-boosting skincare, there will always be skincare innovation...

Face masks, if well formulated, can turbo charge a good skincare routine. They can also be considered ‘meditation for the skin’. In fact, the keywords "self-care routine" increased in Google...

Exfoliation is an essential part of every savvy skincare routine. We typically know it as the weekly skin resurfacing ritual to promote renewed, smoother and brighter skin. It can include...

Ah, the many benefits of niacinamide! I call it the great ‘multitasker’. When I first formulated Vitamin B serum over 15 years ago, I had women absolutely gobsmacked at how it...