Exfoliation

Salicylic Acid for Acne and Blackheads: Benefits, Products and How to Use It Among my patients, blackheads and whiteheads that keep returning oily skin can make building a skincare routine feel like a frustrating game of trial and error. You might be considering salicylic acid for the first time, or wondering why a cult-favorite product that transformed someone else’s skin hasn't done much for yours. Understanding exactly how salicylic acid works in dermatology, how to use it, and when it’s time to seek a different approach can make your path to clearer skin so much simpler. This doctor’s guide to salicylic...

19 September, 2026 /

Interest for lipohydroxy acid skincare surged in K-beauty; and this acid looks poised for a popularity growth in 2025 and beyond! First developed by French cosmetics conglomerate L'Oréal, this gentle acid is becoming mainstream in Korean skincare as popular K-beauty brands like Torriden, Numbuzin and Some by Mi feature LHA. The skincare science on salicylic acid's gentle sister that's also great for the skin barrier....

09 January, 2025 /

5 scandals and controversies in the beauty industry: from skincare companies sneaking in toxic ingredients, stealing secrets; to cosmetic companies faking their trials and tests results, I've got the tea and receipts. Unethical behaviour by some popular beauty brands gets exposed; because the internet does not forget....

03 December, 2023 /