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Skincare, honestly.
Short essays on what dermatological research does — and doesn't — actually say.
Do You Really Need a 10-Step Routine?
Why the honest answer to "how many steps" is neither ten nor one.
Read4 min readHow Humidity Quietly Rewrites Your Skincare Routine
Why climate belongs at the top of the routine, not the footnotes.
Read4 min readRetinol vs. Retinoid: What the Clinical Trials Actually Show
Where over-the-counter retinol matches prescription strength — and where it doesn't.
Read4 min readThe Two-Hour Sunscreen Rule: Where It Actually Comes From
The honest origin story of skincare's most-repeated rule.
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