Dehydrated Skin
Squalane VS Squalene- What's the Difference?
Did you know that squalane and squalene are actually different? Squalane and squalene are essentially the same compound. However, the difference su...
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Acne Prone
Ingredients for Oily Skin
Having trouble dealing with large pores? Do you have a lot of blackheads and whiteheads, especially around the T-Zone? Does your skin secrete too m...
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Natural Ingredient
Antioxidants? What Are Those?
We hear the term "antioxidant" so often. We probably know that ingredients like green tea contain antioxidants and they're supposedly good for us. ...
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Natural Ingredient
What is Butylene Glycol and Why Should You Look for this Ingredient?
Before We Go On - Butylene Glycol is organic alcohol derived from petroleum. It is a water-soluble ingredient that attracts water and in turn, deep...
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Natural Ingredient
How do I know if my skincare routine is working for me?
Before We Go On - Skincare routines can be mystifying or incredibly easy depending on the type of routine you want and how your skin behaves. If y...
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Natural Ingredient
3 Active Ingredients You'll Want to Include in Your Skincare
Before We Go On - Let's talk more about what active ingredients are. Active ingredients are ingredients that create physical changes to your skin -...
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Natural Ingredient
Squalane for Skincare: Why You Should Try This Ingredient in Your Skin Care Routine
Before We Go On Squalane, derived from olives, is one of our favorite ingredients to use in our products for its' compatibility with the skin a...
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What are Ceramides in Skincare?
Before We Go On - Ceramides are the star skincare ingredient. It has stayed that way for the past few years. We often use Ceramides in Dr.Althea p...
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Natural Ingredient
What is Resveratrol in Skincare?
Before We Go On- For Fall/Winter, Resveratrol is the ingredient that remains a favorite in our books. We've featured it in Pro Lab as one of our ...
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Natural Ingredient
Amino Acids? What is that?
Before We Go On - Amino acids are mentioned in skincare all the time, and if not mentioned explicitly, it sure is found in skincare all the time (w...
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Natural Ingredient
Natural Ingredients that Revive Dull Skin, So You Can Have the Perfect Glow
Before We Go On - We all want radiant, glowing skin - that’s the dream isn’t it? But it’s often difficult to pinpoint how exactly to achieve that d...
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Why You'll Want Skincare Products with Natural Moisturizing Factors
Before We Go On - Natural Moisturizing Factor or abbreviated as NMF - is found in product descriptors or ingredient breakdowns. It sounds like a gr...
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