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What Does Hyperpigmentation Look Like?

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

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What Is Melasma and How to Get Rid of It

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How to Patch Test Skincare

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The Best Sunscreens for Every Skin Type and Lifestyle

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Centella Asiatica for Skin: The Ancient Herb That Tackles Redness

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3 Types Of Acne Scars And How To Treat Them

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French Pharmacy Skincare Haul: A Deep Dive Into The Products I Love

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Social Media Can’t Stop Talking About Skin Purging, But Is It Fact Or Fiction?

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The Wonderful Perks of Panthenol for Hair, Skin and Body Care

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

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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.