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Azelaic Acid: What It Does, Why It Is So Difficult to Formulate, and What the Viral pH Controversy Actually Tells Us
Azelaic acid has become one of the most talked-about skincare ingredients of 2026—but not only because people are interested in what it may do for blemishes, redness and uneven-looking skin tone. Right now, the real conversation is about the chemistry. Two popular products—Anua’s Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum and Medicube’s Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum—have landed in the middle of a viral debate about pH, neutralization and whether azelaic acid still works
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If You Sell Handmade Skincare, Your Label Matters
It’s July, which usually means market season is in full swing. For many indie makers, fairs, festivals, farmers markets, craft shows, pop-ups, and local events are not just “extra” selling opportunities. They are a major part of the year’s income. This is the season when products are being packed, labeled, displayed, sampled, purchased, gifted, and taken home by real customers. That makes this the right time to talk about something that is not as exciting as a new scent blend
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DIY Sunscreen Is Where Handmade Skincare Needs to Stop
I make skincare products. I teach other people how to make skincare products. I believe in handmade formulation, ingredient education, proper procedure, preservation, stability, testing, and understanding what we are actually making before we put products on our skin or into someone else’s hands. But there is a hard line. DIY sunscreen is where handmade skincare needs to stop. This is not me being anti-handmade, it’s literally what I’ve been doing for over 24 years. This is n
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