Skincare Ingredients
Tallow in Skincare: Traditional Wisdom, Modern Hype, and Who Should Avoid It
Beef tallow is certainly having a moment. Depending on which corner of the internet you wander into, you may hear that tallow is the moisturizer our ancestors knew we needed, that it is almost identical to human skin oil, or that modern skincare somehow ruined everything by moving away from animal fats. As usual, the…
Read MoreBenzoyl Peroxide vs Mandelic vs Salicylic Acid for Acne
BPO, Mandelic Acid or Salicylic Acid: Which Does Your Acne Need? If you have acne, you have probably heard of benzoyl peroxide, mandelic acid, and salicylic acid. They are three of our most-used acne ingredients at Viriditas. They are also not doing the same job. That is important, because acne treatment is not simply about…
Read MoreHerbs for Acne-Prone Skin: An Herbalist’s Lens on Pattern-Based Support
If you have ever searched for herbs for acne-prone skin, you have probably found plenty of lists. Spearmint for hormonal acne.Burdock for detox.Dandelion for the liver.Turmeric for inflammation.Green tea for oil control. And while each of these plants may have a place, I want to begin with something important: Herbs are not little green pharmaceuticals.…
Read MoreIngredients and Treatments to Avoid for Sensitive Skin | Oncology Skincare Part 4
When your skin is super dry, and you feel like you’ve aged 10 years overnight because of cancer treatments or autoimmune flares, it’s tempting to want to “fix” it with brightening peels or strong actives. But here’s the truth: this is not the time for tough love. Fragile skin needs gentleness — not scrubbing, stripping,…
Read MoreIngredients for Sensitive Skin: What to look for | Oncology Skincare Part 3
When your skin is dry, sensitive, or compromised from cancer treatment or autoimmune flares, the ingredient list matters more than ever. This is not the moment for trendy acids, scrubs, or high-octane actives. Instead, we’re looking for comfort, repair, and quiet support. Think of these ingredients as the skincare version of a weighted blanket and…
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