Short answer: no. pH is very important in skincare.Too alkaline and your skin can experience drying, dehydration, and inflammation. If the pH is too acidic, you may experience breakouts, irritation, and burns. pH of 1 is acidic while pH of 14 is alkaline. Baking soda has a pH of about 9. As...

Hydroquinone is a topical skin-bleaching ingredient used to treat age spots, acne scars and hyperpigmentation by slowing down melanin production. Although it is effective for lightening dark spots, hydroquinone has a reputation for possibly creating carcinogens in the body, containing mercury, and causing other skin conditions such as ochronosis. Although much research...

My teenage years are gone! Why do I still get blemishes and acne cysts as an adult? Due to hormonal fluctuations carried over from your teenage years, it’s not uncommon to get breakouts well into your 20s, 30s and even beyond. In fact, adult acne is on the rise. 1. StressSeveral...

Ingredients What Happens? The Fix Benzoyl Peroxide + Retinol Dryness and irritation Benzoyl peroxide in the morning & Retinoids at night Retinol + AHA/BHA Redness, inflammation, peeling, dryness and/or irritation Retinoids one day, AHA/BHA the next day  AHA/BHA + Vitamin C The effectiveness of both ingredients is dependent on pH. Mixing...

Did you know that Cover Dot made with hydrocolloid, which is a drug-free alternative for breast-feeding mothers and mamas-to-be. But what can you do to lessen the appearance of stretch marks?  Stretch marks are scars that form when the skin shrinks or stretches quickly. The quick and abrupt change causes elastin...