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Welcome back, everyone, to the game all of us skin care fanatics love: Myth or Fact! That’s right, it’s the game where I give you a commonly touted piece of skin care knowledge and you guess whether it’s a genuine fact or just a myth that’s been passed down through the ages.This time, we’re turning our attention to those tiny dots we all know: our pores. Love them or loathe them, pores are a vital part of your skin’s anatomy and they play a...

Nowadays, it seems like every beauty product features squalane. The trending skincare ingredient is known to treat stubborn acne, protect the skin against pollution, and be highly moisturizing. But what exactly is squalane, and should you be slathering it all over your face like everyone else seems to be doing? What is Squalene? Squalane is a colorless, poly-unsaturated hydrocarbon liquid found naturally in many plants and animals,...

Retinol is a trending beauty ingredient, and there’s a good reason. It can help with everything from acne to wrinkles to fine lines. Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that exfoliates the complexion for smoother skin and triggers your skin to produce more collagen. Doctors can prescribe retinoic acid, the prescription version of retinol. But over-the-counter retinol can be just as effective, especially if you’re just starting out. The...