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Dr. Shereene Idriss on the Mel Robbins Podcast

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Redness + Brown Spots? Here’s How to Layer Your Skincare Correctly

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Breakouts 101: Timing Is Everything

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Top 5 Skin Tips from Dr. Shereene Idriss’ Skin Health MasterClass

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Combining Active Ingredients: Retinol, Vitamin C, Niacinamide, & More

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Dermatologist’s Hack to Repair a Dry Inflamed Skin Barrier

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Skincare for your tween years: Building good habits

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Anti-Aging Skincare for 50s+, Mature Skin, & Menopause

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Dr. Shereene Idriss' Winter Skincare Hacks for Dry Skin

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Glycolic Acid vs. Salicylic Acid: Is it for Your Skin Type & Concern?

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Skincare for Your 30s: Anti-Aging, Adult Acne, Oily Skin

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Ingredients Glossary

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Arnica (Arnica Montana Flower Extract)

This plant extract is traditionally used to help decrease the appearance of swelling and inflammation, as well as the look of bruising. It’s commonly used to expedite healing following in-office procedures, such as injections and lasers.

Alpha-Arbutin

A safe and effective ingredient for improving discoloration. Alpha arbutin is a synthesized version of arbutin, a derivative of hydroquinone that’s found in the leaves of plants such as bearberry and cranberry. It works by reducing the activity of tyrosinase (a naturally occurring enzyme that regulates melanin production in...

4-Butyl Resorcinol

This is a derivative of resorcinol, an ingredient that can be synthesized in a lab or created using extracts of plant resins (PillowtalkDerm products use a lab-created version). 4-Butylresorcinol improves discoloration by inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase (a naturally occurring enzyme that regulates melanin production in the skin), thereby...

Agastache Mexicana Flower

This species of flowering plant, also known as Hyssop, is an edible flower with an aroma. This ingredient has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help to calm visible skin redness.