Everyone at some point in their lives will experience skin irritation. From overeager retinoid use to skin deciding to do a complete 180° just because. When skin is angry, troubleshooting your routine can start to feel stressful and overwhelming . The chemists review why skin reacts the way it does and best practices on how to appease unhappy skin and recalibrate back to your original healthy skin.
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Aquafix Soothing Hydrating Serum
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Enrichment Content:
Navigating Plant Extracts: A Guide
https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/botanicals-a-skincare-ingredient-jungle
EP136: Can You Just Use Water to Cleanse Your Face?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GDay3OeG7Q
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We put popular hypochlorous acid sprays to the test! Tower 28, Prequel, and Magic Molecule. Do they live up to the hype for acne, redness, and barrier support? Here’s the chemists’ breakdown.
Products Discussed this 2025 Podcast Season
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Recommended 30 for 30 Sunscreens 2025
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Product Shoutout:
Blank Slate Gentle Gel Cleanser
[https://chemistconfessions.com/products/blank-slate-cleanser](https://chemistconfessions.com/products/blank-slate-cleanser)
Enrichment Content:
Sunscreen Layering Guide
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ0Dlb0WXvc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ0Dlb0WXvc)
Do We Absorb Sunscreen Filters into Our Bloodstreams?
[https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/controversy-corner-do-we-absorb-sunscreen-filters-into-our-bloodstreams](https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/controversy-corner-do-we-absorb-sunscreen-filters-into-our-bloodstreams)
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Hypochlorous acid is the trending skincare ingredient for acne, eczema, and irritated skin...... but does it really work?
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From $20 drugstore finds to $185 luxury formulas, We break down Vitamin C skincare products, textures, and ingredient lists to help you choose what really works for hyperpigmentation, hydration, and beyond.
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Blank Slate Gentle Gel Cleanser https://chemistconfessions.com/products/blank-slate-cleanser
Enrichment Content:
EP144: Is 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid a worthy vitamin C derivative?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9wfbFIUIJg
From the Blog: Which Vitamin C Derivative is Best for My Skin
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#148) Is THD Ascorbate a worthy Vitamin C derivative?
Is tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (aka. THD ascorbate) a more stable, more exciting form of vitamin C, or just another quirky chemical cousin? We unpack the science, separate facts from marketing fluff, and reveal what this ingredient really does for your skin.
Products Discussed this 2025 Podcast Season
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https://shopmy.us/collections/1280514
Product Shoutout:
Blank Slate Gentle Gel Cleanser https://chemistconfessions.com/products/blank-slate-cleanser
Enrichment Content:
EP144: Is 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid a worthy vitamin C derivative?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9wfbFIUIJg
From the Blog: Which Vitamin C Derivative is Best for My Skin
https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/which-vitamin-c-derivative-is-the-best-for-my-skin
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Skincare chemists Gloria & Victoria’s weekly conversation on all things skincare science.
The podcast covers notable skincare news, decoding outrageous claims, demystifying the overwhelming product landscapes, and answering your burning skincare questions. Tune in if you might need help building a skincare routine, finding a serum that’ll ACTUALLY deliver, or just want to have a few laughs on some of the crazy things you see in skincare.
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