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Template for the “Want to Debunk?” Series.

Like my title!? Haha. How this series is going to work is that I will be taking reader requests about ingredients and topics you’ve heard about that always get bad rep or are misunderstood. I will also be picking my own ingredients and topics, just depending on how many requests I get. Again, please send me an email at … Continue reading →

How do you think I’m doing so far?

Come Out! (With Your Skin Care) Template

As of Feburary 4th, 2013 I have suspended all future routine requests because there are too many scheduled. Furthermore, once I finish the “Ideal Routine” Page, readers will be able to come up with their own ideal routines by themselves. Readers should only submit a request if they still encounter issues with their skin/routines after reading that thoroughly. … Continue reading →

What bothers you the most when you go shopping for skin care products?

What bothers me the most is when I see some poor old lady at the Lancome counter handing over her money to some eager sales associate in exchange for a giant cream in a jar. I just want to go over there and be like, “Excuse me, I think you should go over to the Estee Lauder counter if … Continue reading →

Kate Somerville 24 Hour Pimple Punisher

Kate Somerville 24 Hour Pimple Punisher. [$28 for 0.5 oz (0.25 oz each)]  This product consists of two parts. The first part is the gel that you apply during the AM. Positives: It contains glycerin, willow bark, oleanolic acid, and almond glycerides, which will serve to soothe and moisturize the skin. The tea tree oil, a known acne-fighter, does … Continue reading →

Boscia Revitalizing Black Hydration Gel

Boscia Revitalizing Black Hydration Gel: ($38 for 1.0 oz) Positives: This contains efficacious amounts of the antioxidants pomegranate, vitamin C (though in the biologically less viable form-ascorbyl glucoside), as well as the anti-irritants willow bark and licorice. The emollients and water-binding agents present include glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and jojoba leaf extract. There’s also a (tiny) dash of vitamin E. Neutrals: The artichoke … Continue reading →

Product Review Rubric for Non-Sunscreens

A Product Review will be based on TWO factors alone: Ingredients and Packaging. I will typically address the positive, neutral, and negative ingredients in a product through writing. Then, I will do the same for the packaging. At the bottom of each review will be a score summarizing my opinion on said product. Here is the formula … Continue reading →

Coming Soon!

Hey everyone! I have some exciting updates on what ya’ll can expect in the coming weeks. First and foremost, I need to finish writing the various “stickies” or “permanently featured” posts that you see on the top of every page because that will allow you, the reader, to establish some basic knowledge about skin care. Of course, … Continue reading →

Welcome!

Welcome to The Triple Helixian! This is a very new blog that I, John Su started on October 9th, 2011. This site is designed to provide succinct, unbiased, and meaningful information about skin care products, the ingredients that they contain, and which ones you should and should not use as you, the reader, attempts to formulate a truly rewarding skin care routine. … Continue reading →