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Dr. Shereene Idriss' Morning Skincare Routine: Dermatologist's 5 Minute Simple & Effective Regimen

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Skincare for your 40s: Anti-aging, Discoloration, & Redness

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Our Major Fade System Is The Pigmentation Solution You’ve Been Waiting For

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A Derm’s In-Flight Skincare Routine to Combat Airplane Dryness

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Your Body Deserves a Skin Routine Too — Here Are 6 Ingredients to Include

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Rice Water for Hair Growth: The Age-Old Beauty Ingredient That Does Wonders

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A Derm’s Holy Grail Buys for Hair Thinning, Hair Loss and the Shedding

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AM vs PM: A Step by Step Guide to Skincare Layering

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A Dermatologist’s Nighttime Skincare Routine & Holy Grail Picks

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Why is Double Cleansing So Important?

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What Is The Correct Order For Your Skincare Routine That Works

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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.