The Lab Journal

learn about the world of clinically effective, biocompatible skincare.

Lessons + Guides

4 Reasons To Use An Eye Cream

The skin that surrounds your eye area is actually the thinnest, and most sensitive skin on your entire complexion. Moreover, it also contains t...

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6 Reasons to Add Peptides to Your Daily Skin Care Routine

Peptides are strings of amino acids that are the building blocks of elastin fibers and collagen, the primary proteins that make up our skin—and...

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Ingredient Explainer

Squalane 101

We all know that replenishing moisture is key to smoother, softer, younger-looking skin, and squalane is one of those ingredients that do exact...

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Ingredient Explainer

Hyaluronic Acid 101

Hyaluronic acid often confuses people since it contains the word “acid” in the name; people think acid and they think dry stripped skin when, i...

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The Key Differences Between Facial Oil and Facial Serum

You may think that facial serums and oils are interchangeable, but the reality is that each serves a very different, often very specific, purpo...

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The Key Differences Between Facial Oil and Facial Serum

You may think that facial serums and oils are interchangeable, but the reality is that each serves a very different, often very specific, purpo...

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7 Incredible, Research- Backed Benefits of Niacinamide

Potent and multi-tasking, niacinamide has many benefits and is one skincare ingredient that should definitely be on your radar. A specific and ...

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7 Incredible, Research- Backed Benefits of Niacinamide

Potent and multi-tasking, niacinamide has many benefits and is one skincare ingredient that should definitely be on your radar. A specific and ...

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Ingredient Explainer

Retinol 101

Let’s talk a gold-standard industry ingredient: retinol. Here's why we love retinol.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Hyaluronic Acid

The ultimate hydrator, hyaluronic acid’s topical benefits read like a laundry list of skin care goals: Moisturizing, plumping, softening, glow-...

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Ingredient Explainer

Niacinamide 101

Niacinamide is a lesser-known ingredient powerhouse but, believe us, you will want to know more about this brightening, anti-aging hero… ...

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Ingredient Explainer

Niacinamide 101

Niacinamide is a lesser-known ingredient powerhouse but, believe us, you will want to know more about this brightening, anti-aging hero… ...

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Considering Retinol? Here’s What You Need to Know

If there’s one skincare ingredient that is perpetually trending, it’s retinol. Also known as vitamin A, topical retinol has earned its do-it-al...

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Considering Retinol? Here’s What You Need to Know

If there’s one skincare ingredient that is perpetually trending, it’s retinol. Also known as vitamin A, topical retinol has earned its do-it-al...

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