The Botanical blog

Learn how much eye cream to use, where to apply it, and when it fits before moisturizer, sunscreen or makeup. Follow the product’s eye-area directions.

Did you know that a morning skincare routine is just as important as a nighttime skincare routine? Click here for a step-by-step AM skincare regimen.

Watermelon extract is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, amino acids and anti-inflammatory compounds that skin needs and loves. The benefits of watermelon extract help to achieve a healthy, smooth, blemish-free appearance, and more resilient skin overall. 

Want brighter, smoother, younger-looking skin? There’s a serum for that.

Decode the retinoid family before comparing percentages, cosmetic claims or acne treatment directions.

Rose flower water, flower extract and essential oil are different cosmetic ingredients. Here is how to read the label.

Compare sun protection, retinoids, moisturizers, vitamin C, niacinamide and peptides by the evidence and the type of visible aging they may address.

Understand the differences between sensitive skin, irritation and contact allergy, what symptoms cannot tell you, and when professional testing may help.

Understand how UV exposure contributes to visible skin aging and collagen changes, and how sunscreen, clothing and realistic skincare choices fit together.

Explore why skin produces excess oil, including genetics, hormones and skincare habits, and separate surface shine from acne and dehydration.

Thinking about switching up your skincare routine in 2021? Check out this list of 10 ingredients to try.

Learn what squalane does in skincare, how it differs from squalene, and what research can and cannot establish about acne, aging and hydration.