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What are the considerations when shopping for hyaluronic acid and retinol products?

When choosing products with hyaluronic acid or retinol, here are a few things we recommend you keep in mind:. Embrace the skin renewers. Retinol and hyaluronic acid might be the two biggest names in skincare, but that doesn’t mean that they’re simila

How to Check Skincare Expiration Dates

Can’t remember when you bought that tub of yogurt in your fridge? Give it a sniff and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what you’re dealing with. But how do you check skincare expiration dates?. It’s important to know the expiry dates of your cosmeti

What signs should I look for to determine if my skincare products have expired?

If your product is already open (or you’re ready to open it), here are the physical signs that can let you know if it’s gone bad. Read the full blog post here

What is a PAO symbol?

Nowadays, many products are marked with a PAO symbol, which stands for Period After Opening. In the European Union, it’s mandatory on all products that will expire within 30 months of opening, and many American brands have started implementing it as

How to check the expiration date and batch number of your products

A product's batch number is the key to knowing when it was manufactured. You can usually find it printed or stamped somewhere on the bottom of the container. Each brand uses its own batch number system to keep track of dates. You can use a skincare e

What factors impact cosmetic expiration dates?

How you take care of your skincare can also impact its longevity. If you live in a hot, humid environment, your open items might expire sooner than if you live somewhere cold and dry. Here are the key factors to consider:. By keeping your products in

Is it okay to use expired skincare?

In short, no. The periods after opening and expiration dates are often quite conservative since brands would rather err on the side of caution. With proper storage and clean usage, it's very possible that a well-preserved product can last for years b

What is patch testing in skincare?

The term “patch testing” is usually a medical one, referring to a category of allergy tests carried out by dermatologists or allergenists. In skincare, there’s a simplified version of patch testing that ensures new skincare products won’t irritate th