The Lab Journal

Learn about the world of clinically effective, biocompatible skincare.

Salicylic Acid for Acne

You've definitely heard of Salicylic Acid. This skincare superstar ingredient is most widely-known for its highly effective capabilit...

You’ve heard of vitamin A, C and E but you probably haven’t heard of vitamin K. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin found in food like...

Got dark spots? Welcome to the lightshow. Meet our Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5%. Tranexamic acid, a brightening powerhou...

Uneven skin tone and dark spots are some of the biggest skin care concerns. While many products and ingredients claim to brighten ski...

We’re thrilled to share our latest product launch: Introducing, our Vegan Lactic Emulsion 5%. Lactic acid is a gentle, yet effective ...

It’s no secret that we love acids. One of the most tried-and-true acids to date, glycolic, is a serious AHA that not only exfoliates,...

We’ve all heard about peptides in skincare but what are they exactly? Often synonymous with younger, more youthful looking skin, pept...

Wine, cheese and skincare—what do these three things have in common besides an indulgent self-care Sunday ritual? Fermentation. Ferme...

THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT… OVERALL CLINICAL DATA ON SPECIFIC INGREDIENT(S) & HOW THEY FUNCTION: Squalene, a precursor to the fo...

The fountain of youth? Retinol is arguably one of the most recommended skin care ingredients. But what is retinol? It’s the gold stan...