The Triple Helixian
John
Are Inorganic Sunscreens Better Than Organic Ones? Part III: Toxicity
Here’s Part III of the iOSs vs OSs battle! I spent a LOT of time writing this, so please read it and let me know what you think! 🙂 http://www.futurederm.com/2012/09/03/are-inorganic-sunscreens-better-than-organic-ones-part-iii-toxicity/
Paula’s Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner Skin Remodeling Complex
RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner Skin Remodeling Complex ($18.95 for 4 oz) Positives: True to its name, its milky texture replenishes the skin by providing good amounts of different components of the epidermal barrier, specifically the extracellular matrix, and other ingredients that mimic those components, including: the linoleic, oleic, linolenic acids, phospholipids, sodium hyaluronate, as well as moderate amounts … Continue reading
Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion
Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion ($13.00 for 6.7 oz) *I know that most of my readers have already seen my review of this product, but because I removed it from my regular routine, I just decided to create a separate post on it so all future readers will be able to see it. Oh, and I also covered this … Continue reading
Are Inorganic Sunscreens Better Than Organic Ones? Part II: Photostability, Permeability, and Photoreactivity
Here’s Part II of the sunscreen battle ROYALE between organic and inorganic filters! Enjoy and please let me know what you think! 🙂 http://www.futurederm.com/2012/08/23/are-inorganic-sunscreens-better-than-organic-ones-part-ii-photostability-permeability-and-photoreactivity/
What type of product do you think is still missing on the current market?
I have yet to find an excellent aqueous vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), E, and ferulic acid treatment that’s very lightweight, appropriate for oily skin types, and packaged in a pump bottle!! The Skinceuticals version is good, but it’s also super expensive and packaged in a dropper bottle! WTF?!? Haha, okay. /endrant I’d also like something with high levels of green tea (ECGC), pomegranate, … Continue reading
When you see someone give out wrong information (online), what do you do?
In most cases, I would correct the person right then and there. What’s important to me, is that everyone (who reads the response of course) knows what’s actually the correct “answer.” Or at least, my response will further broaden a reader’s perspective on the subject being discussed.
Are Inorganic Sunscreens Better Than Organic Ones? Part I: Irritation Potential and Aesthetics
Part I of the battle between inorganic and organic sunscreens! Enjoy. 🙂 http://www.futurederm.com/2012/08/16/are-inorganic-sunscreens-better-than-organic-ones-part-i-irritation-potential-and-aesthetics/
Spotlight On: Phenoxyethanol
Are phenoxyethanol and ethanol one and the same? Find out here! http://www.futurederm.com/2012/08/10/spotlight-on-phenoxyethanol/
Part I: Updated Post on the Main Pathway of Retinol Metabolism
The Main Pathway of Retinol Metabolism *Sections of this post were done on FutureDerm (http://www.futurederm.com/2012/06/28/how-do-retinoids-work/). However, I wasn’t satisfied with it because the information was incomplete. So I decided to update this post with some supplementary facts and create a series out of it. **Part I will discuss just retinol metabolism. Part II will be an extension of this topic, and will be a … Continue reading
Supersize Me… At Sephora
Here are some of my favorite supersized picks from Sephora! http://www.futurederm.com/2012/08/03/supersize-me-at-sephora/ What do you guys think? Share your favorite products that you wished had value sizes down below!
The Triple Helixian 