Ingredients

Astaxanthin has a myriad of benefits, including its ability to help even skin tone.
Jar Deconstructed: Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is the naturally occurring pigment responsible for the reds, pinks and oranges found in some plants, like algae, and animals like salmon, trout, krill and shrimp.
Sep 11th, 2025
Not all peels cause visible peeling! It's a side-effect, not the goal.
Peel Back the Fear: Unlocking the Power of Peels
Ingredients like D-alpha tocopherol have anti-inflammatory properties and promote wound healing.
Treat and Prevent Acne Scarring
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Wonder why you don't see hydroquinone around anymore? There are plenty of safer alternatives to work with when peeling. Make sure you check with your brand to know exactly what you're using.
Your Ultimate Guide to Peels
Peels are like skin, they have layers. Get a deep-dive on this tried-and-true treatment in this comprehensive guide to peels.
Sep 9th, 2025
Protect Your Results this Summer with DMK Skin Revision
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Protect Your Results this Summer with DMK Skin Revision
Learn about DMK’s offerings to keep skin happy, healthy, and safe from the harsh UV exposure this summer. Protect treatment results and glow all day long.
Jul 10th, 2025
Gardenia can be effective for improving firmness and protecting against UV exposure.
Jar Deconstructed: Gardenia
A symbol of beauty, gardenia has long been used by Ayurvedic practitioners and in traditional Chinese medicine for liver protection, to treat hypertension and to be grated and soaked in Chinese liquor.
Aug 5th, 2025
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Pro-Approved: Skin Care Devices & Clinical Ingredients Estheticians Rely On
In today’s treatment rooms, aesthetics professionals are combining science and innovation to deliver visible, lasting results.
Aug 5th, 2025
The rise of multifunctional solutions means consumers get more bang for their buck. YENSA has a lipstick that lets users harness the powers of hyaluronic acid.
What's in Your Makeup? Hyaluronic Acid and Multifunctional Cosmetics
For as long as I've been putting it on, my makeup routine has always felt separate from my skin care routine.
Aug 4th, 2025
Clients can get Lumenato in a variety of supplementary, gummy and RTD products.
Jar Deconstructed: Lumenato
Not all great skin ingredients need to come into direct contact with it.
Jul 4th, 2025
Peptides provide a myriad of well-aging, anti-inflammatory and other skin benefits.
Science4Beauty Develops Miorelaxant Magic Amid Peptide Craze in Cosmetics
Science4Beauty developed Miorelaxant Magic, a peptide that blocks ion channels in the muscles.
Jun 19th, 2025
Retinol has been the traditional choice of well-agers, but growth factors might be bringing change on the horizon.
Core Biogenesis Announces Second Exclusive Webinar Following Breakthrough Retinol Comparison Results
100 beauty industry changemakers are invited to Core Biogenesis’ exclusive webinar on June 25.
Jun 19th, 2025
Microplastics are sometimes used in mineral-based sunscreens to get high-density particles to disperse evenly.
Macro Oceans Launches Big Kelp Flex to Eliminate Microplastics
California-based biotech company Macro Oceans launched Big Kelp Flex, its new seaweed cellulose ingredient.
Jun 5th, 2025
Clients are being more thorough about how ethical and sustainable the process of making their favorite products is.
Skin Care Industry Trends
The skin care world is evolving fast.
May 24th, 2025
Managing pre-acne skin is about striking the right balance for each individual.
How to Identify and Treat Pre-Acne Skin
Acne rarely appears out of nowhere—long before visible breakouts emerge, the skin often sends subtle warning signs.
May 23rd, 2025