Journal

Retinol Alternatives During Pregnancy or Breast...

This one's informational, not a sales pitch — if you're pregnant or breastfeeding and trying to figure out what to do about your skincare routine, here's what's generally understood about...

How to Switch From Retinol Without a Reaction

Switching skincare actives isn't always as simple as swapping one product for another the same night. Do it wrong and you can end up with irritation that has nothing to...

Bakuchiol vs. Bidens Pilosa Extract: What's the...

Bakuchiol and Bidens Pilosa Extract both get marketed as "gentle retinol alternatives," which makes them sound interchangeable. They're not. Here's an honest comparison of how each actually works, so you...

Bidens Pilosa Extract: What It Is and How It Works

Bidens Pilosa Extract is the active ingredient in our serum, and it's not a household name the way retinol or vitamin C are — so here's a straightforward explanation of...

Retinol Alternatives for Sensitive Skin: What A...

If you have sensitive skin, "just start with retinol twice a week and build up" is easier advice to give than to follow. Sensitive skin doesn't always play by the...

What to Do When Your Skin Can't Tolerate Retinol

You did everything right — started slow, buffered, used it a couple of nights a week — and your skin still isn't having it. If retinol just doesn't agree with...