Ingredient Index

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The Truth About Castor Oil for Hair Growth

Celia Shatzman April 1, 2024

Experts share the benefits of castor oil and the best way to use it.

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Ingredient Index

Retinol 101: A Guide to the Gold-Standard in Skin-Care Actives

By Allie Hogan, Senior Beauty Editor March 30, 2024

Widely known as one of the most effective products for combating wrinkles and boosting collagen, retinol is a skin-care superstar.

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Lactic Acid Serums Are Trending—These Are the Best to Try

By Allie Hogan, Senior Beauty Editor March 19, 2024

Acid all stars.

Volufiline

Volufiline: The Trending Filler-Like Ingredient for Plumper Skin

Prostaglandins

What to Know About Prostaglandins, the Controversial Ingredient in Eyelash Serums

hypochlorous-acid

Hypochlorous Acid Spray: Meet the Bacteria-Busting Skin Savior

Colostrum: The Next Collagen?

rice water skin

Rice Water in Skin Care: Worth the Hype?

By Allie Hogan, Senior Beauty Editor December 4, 2023

Rice water searches have skyrocketed recently.

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Ingredient Index

Snail Mucin Serum: What Is It and Why Should I Put It on My Skin?

By Brittany Burhop Fallon, Beauty Director November 30, 2023

Everything we know about the trending K-beauty ingredient.

mold in clean beauty

Should You be Worried About Mold in Clean Beauty?

By Rowan Lynam September 7, 2023

The short answer: "Absolutely."

witchhazel

Is Witch Hazel Good For Skin? An Expert Guide to Witch Hazel Benefits

Parabens: Safe or Not? The Truth About the Common Cosmetic Ingredient

turmeric-skin

Turmeric Is the Missing Ingredient in Your Skin-Care Routine

AzelaicAcid

Azelaic Acid for Acne, Hyperpigmentation and Redness: A Dermatologist’s Guide

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Exploring the Benefits of Olive Oil in Skin Care: Is It Worth Trying?

glycerin

The Power of Glycerin: The Ultimate Skin-Care Ingredient for Hydration

Everything You Need to Know About Coenzyme Q10 in Skin Care

Is Beauty Ready to Leave Microplastics Behind?

The ABCs of Vitamins in Skin Care

Rambutan Is the Superfruit Retinol Alternative Experts Are Loving

Neurophroline: The Cortisol-Neutralizing Ingredient to Know About Now

The Easiest Hacks Ever for Reading a Skin-Care Product Label

The Truth About Silicone in Skin Care, According to Experts

The Benefits of Rosemary Oil in Hair Care

How Growth Factors Work in Skin Care

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