Ingredient Index
Get Muddy
13 Best Activated Charcoal Products to Clear Congested Pores
This magnet-like ingredient attracts and disposes of excess oil and dirt.
By Emily Rekstis
AHA!
Everything About AHA: Your Guide to Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Your guide to glycolic acid, lactic acid, and the rest of the AHA family.
By Jennifer Hussein and Marci Robin
Ingredient Spotlight
How Charcoal Clears Up Oily and Acne-Prone Complexions
Experts share how the ingredient sucks up excess oil, dirt, and other nasties on the surface of your skin.
By Devon Abelman
Ingredient Info
Turmeric Is the Calming and Brightening Natural Ingredient Your Skin-Care Routine Needs
Experts explain why it's worth trying and how to incorporate the herb into your regimen.
By Marci Robin
WAKE ME UP INSIDE
Why Caffeine Belongs in Your Skin Care Just as Much as Your Coffee
Experts break down this energizing ingredient's benefits for the skin.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
WHEN WORLDS COLLOID
Why Collodial Oatmeal Deserves a Spot in Your Routine
Especially if you're prone to dry skin and irritation.
By Marci Robin
Skin
How Argan Oil Works Its Magic on Skin and Hair
This versatile oil is everyone's bestie.
By Marci Robin
ELEMENTARY, WATSON
The Many Ways in Which Sulfur Can Heal Your Skin
The element and popular skin-care ingredient helps soothe a number of skin ailments.
By Jihan Forbes
THE WHOLE TEA
Why Tea Tree Oil Is Still Beloved By Dermatologists
Yes, it's been around forever — but there's a reason the ingredient remains a skin-care staple.
By Lauren Caruso
I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Why Grapeseed Oil Is in So Many Skin-Care Products
This common natural ingredient has uncommonly good benefits that work for every skin type.
By Marci Robin
Vitamin B3
The Best Niacinamide Products for Clear, Bright, Shine-Free Skin
This overachieving ingredient has so much to offer every skin type.
By Marci Robin
Got Milk
Lactic Acid Smooths Skin With the Same Components as Sour Milk
This gentle alpha hydroxy acid touts a safety level high enough for all skin types, including those who are pregnant or nursing.
By Devon Abelman
Ingredient Spotlight
How Kojic Acid Annihilates Hyperpigmentation
Experts share the secrets behind hydroquinone's skin-care sibling.
By Devon Abelman
Acid Basics
How Glycolic Acid Gets Skin Glowing
Dermatologists share the basics on the popular skin-smoothing acid.
By Devon Abelman
The Inside Story
Peptides: How This Ingredient Helps Build Collagen for Firmer Skin
Firmer and plumper skin, right this way.
By Dianna Mazzone Singh
Oil Can
Can Jojoba Oil Really Help Clear Up Acne?
An oil for oily skin is not as counterproductive as it sounds.
By Angela Law
INGREDIENT EXPLAINER
What Exactly Is Niacinamide?
Experts explain how to incorporate the ingredient into your routine.
By Marci Robin
The Science of Beauty
The Dos and Don'ts of Incorporating Hydroquinone Into Your Skin-Care Routine
The controversial, skin-lightening ingredient isn't so scary with these dermatologists' tips.
By Devon Abelman
Happy 4/20
21 CBD Products That Will Elevate Your Beauty Routine But Won't Get You High
Cannabidiol is showing up in hundreds of skin-care, hair-care, and makeup products where it was once few and far between.
By Meirav Devash and Marci Robin
Ingredient Spotlight
Why Tranexamic Acid Is the New Secret to Fading Dark Spots
Your hyperpigmentation and melasma are about to be majorly diminished gently and effectively.
By Devon Abelman