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Why does hyperpigmentation get darker before it gets lighter?

You’ve been faithfully sticking to your brightening regimen, yet the excess pigment you’re targeting appears to be getting darker rather than lighter. What’s going on? Don’t panic. It’s a natural p...

Ingredient Focus: Zinc Pyrithione

Zinc Pyrithione is the active ingredient identified as being highly effective for treating and improving various skin conditions related to a natural yeast that lives on our skin called Malassezia.

Lindsey Abrahams Acne Treatment Plan

Healthy Skin Is All About Cellular Turnover

The longer the cell turnover cycle takes, the more dead cells are left to build up on the skin's surface. This proliferation of cellular debris makes skin look heavy, dry, and dull. The dead cells ...

Managing Reactions

DermExcel products are formulated with proven medical-grade active ingredients. When actively and effectively treating conditions such as Acne, Aging, and Pigmentation certain reactions are to be e...

How Sensitizing Ingredients Hurt Skin

Sensitizing, harsh, abrasive, and fragrant ingredients are bad for skin, really, really bad. Applying skincare products that contain sensitizing ingredients daily is a significant way we unknowingl...

Starting A New Skincare Regimen That Includes Active Ingredients

When starting out a new product or regimen pay close attention to how your skin is talking back to you. Check for dry skin, flaking, redness, and of course, acne. If your skin becomes dry, red, and...

The Role Of Retinoids

The general consensus among dermatologists is that you should start using retinol products in your 20s for anti-aging reasons. From evening out skin tone and texture to boosting radiance and preven...

Treating Different Types of Rosacea

If your face frequently flushes red for more than about ten minutes after exercise, drinking alcohol, being outdoors in warm weather, or other common triggers, you may have what’s called erythemato...

Can Niacinamide and Vitamin C Be Used Together?

Myth-busting! Together, these ingredients form a powerhouse combo that addresses uneven skin tone, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and dullness. All skin types will see a complexion that progressively ...