Latest Chemicals Used in Skin Products Articles

Common Skin Irritants You Might Be Exposed to...

Cleaning products, clothing, cosmetics, latex, jewelry, and more can be very irritating to the skin. Find out what may be bothering your skin at home.

Janice LeungJanuary 1st 2018
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Emulsifiers: Good or Bad for the Skin?

Emulsifiers in cosmetic products may have an negative effect on the skin. Learn how these widely used product ingredients made be bad for skin.

Corinne PenrodMarch 15th 2017
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Topical Retinoid Medications: Tretinoin, Adap...

The most commonly used prescription-based topical retinoids are tretinoin, adapalene, and tazarotene, but there are others that are used less often including alitretinoin.

Raja Sivamani, MD, MS, APFebruary 1st 2017
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What's The Deal with Nanoparticles in Sunscre...

A common broad-spectrum ingredient in sunscreen are the physical blockers like zinc oxide. The development of “nanoparticle” sunscreen formulas has led to sunscreens that appear transparent and blend easily. 

Alexandra Vaughn, MDNovember 9th 2016
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