The Lab Journal

Learn about the world of clinically effective, biocompatible skincare.

How to Treat Dehydrated Skin (It's Not the Same as Dry Skin)

If your skin feels tight, looks dull, and just doesn't seem to respond to your moisturizer, you might be dealing with dehydrated skin...

If you've been paying attention to skincare trends, you've probably noticed peptides appearing on ingredient lists everywhere. From...

When it comes to keeping your skin moisturized and healthy, the options can feel overwhelming. Walk down any skincare aisle and you'l...

Uneven skin tone and dark spots are common skincare concerns. While many ingredients claim to brighten the appearance of skin, alpha ...

The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash is designed to help exfoliate and smooth the feel of rough, bumpy skin—making it a great optio...

Peptides have become a buzzword in skincare, often associated with younger, more radiant-looking skin. But what are they exactly, and...

KP, “chicken skin,” or “strawberry legs”—whatever name you use, keratosis pilaris is a very common skin condition characterized by th...

Worried about clogged pores or breakouts from your skincare products? Many people rely on the comedogenic scale to choose “safe” prod...

Curious about how retinol and retinal compare? Both are members of the vitamin A family and are known for supporting smoother, more r...

You may be familiar with Retinol, but have you heard of retinaldehyde (sometimes called “retinal” or “all-trans-retinal”)? In the ski...