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A lot of the routines that actually hold up over time are pretty minimal. Not because people aren’t trying—but because their skin finally calms...
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The invention of the skincare problem — and the miracle ingredient
Exosomes. Snail mucin. Salmon DNA. Slugging. The beauty industry has an endless supply of miracle ingredients and revolutionary rituals. But are these innovations actually delivering better skin, or just better marketing? Three dermatologists take a closer look at the science behind skincare's...
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