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  • Lifestyle

Dr. Shereene Idriss Talks ‘One-Night Stand’ and The Lessons She Learned Along The Way

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Azelaic Acid Benefits: Why It’s 100% Worth The Buzz

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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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  • Skin Concerns

Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Keratosis Pilaris (AKA Chicken Skin)

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A No-BS Guide to Sunscreen

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  • Skin Concerns

5 Signs You’ve Wrecked Your Skin Barrier (And How to Fix It)

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

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  • Skin Concerns

Your Intro to Alopecia (And Why it’s Not Created Equal)

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  • Skin Concerns

What Causes Dark Circles Under the Eyes

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What Does Niacinamide Do For Your Skin: The Ultimate Guide

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Bright yellow Arnica flowers in bloom, commonly used for reducing swelling and bruising in skincare

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.
Clear gel texture representing Alpha-Arbutin, a brightening ingredient that reduces melanin production and discoloration

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...
Transparent serum with air bubbles, highlighting 4-Butyl Resorcinol’s role in reducing discoloration and regulating melanin production

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...
tall stalk of light purple Agastache Mexicana flowers with a bee perched on one bloom, symbolizing its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

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.