If you're a skin-care fanatic who spends hours on #skintok, you may have already come across tartaric acid, a trendy skin-care ingredient making its way into many new formulations. If you haven't ...

Dark spots, sun spots, melasma — whatever form it takes, hyperpigmentation can be one of the hardest skin concerns to address. Left alone, it can take months to fade (if that) and be difficult to ...

In the ever-evolving world of skincare, new ingredients frequently promise to revolutionize beauty routines. One of the latest compounds generating buzz is hypochlorous acid (HOCl). Known for its ...

Another day, another skincare product! Hypochlorous acid is the latest popular addition to sensitive and acne-prone skin people’s skincare routine and, allegedly, has calming and healing ...

Kojic acid emerges as a fascinating compound derived from fungal fermentation processes, primarily produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium species. This naturally occurring substance is well-known for ...

The list of skin-care products formulated with alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) is pretty lengthy. Differentiating each acid can be quite confusing, especially when you're simply looking for one product ...

From Clarins to Clinique, these skincare-infused foundation formulas are taking glossy, healthy skin to new heights.

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. What’s the difference between HA and PGA? Both hyaluronic acid (HA) and polyglutamic acid (PGA) are superstars for hydration ...

Using a new skin care product without testing it first can potentially cause allergic contact dermatitis, an inflammatory skin condition in which the immune system overreacts to an ingredient in the ...

“The formula’s lipo-hydroxy acid is a derivative of salicylic acid, so it works similarly,” he says. Its larger molecule ...

From glycolic to salicylic, exfoliating acids have quickly become a mainstay in our beauty routines. But lactic acid seems to be the lesser known of the bunch, despite being a dermatologist’s favorite ...