The Skincare Labyrinth: Why Your Routine Is So Confusing (And How to Simplify It)

Niacinamide in the morning — but not with Vitamin C. Retinol at night — but only on dry skin, and never with AHAs. A 10-step routine seen on TikTok. A cabinet full of half-used bottles and expensiv...

The "Clean Clinical" Revolution: Why High-Efficacy Skincare Doesn't Have to Be Harsh

For years, professionals have faced an impossible choice: recommend harsh products that risk inflammation, or gentle ones that lack clinical proof. We believe this is a false dichotomy. Discover th...

Sodium Hyaluronate vs. Hyaluronic Acid: What Sets Them Apart?

Sodium hyaluronate and hyaluronic acid - these two skincare superheroes are often spoken of in the same breath, and for good reason. But what distinguishes one from the other? Let's clear up the co...

Rock Samphire

Rock Samphire, or Crithmum Maritimum, is a lush, green seaside plant that grows along the coasts of Britain, Ireland, the Mediterannean as well as the western coasts of Europe. An adrenaline-junkie...

Sea Grapes

Sea Grapes, or Caulerpa Lentillifera, are an incredibly rare and unique-looking species of green algae native to coastal Indo-Pacific regions. Affectionately nicknamed “green caviar” and “sea grape...

White Water Lily

The White Water Lily, or Nymphaea Tetragona, is the alluring and famous subject of Claude Monet’s paintings and known for its delicate scent and beauty. Native to temperate to tropical climates, th...

Japanese Indigo

Japanese Indigo, or Polygonum Tinctorium, is a gorgeous flowering plant despite being part of the taxonomic family with the unfortunate name “buckwheat” and “knotweed.” It is native to Eastern Euro...

Edelweiss

Edelweiss, or Leontopodium Nivale, is a ruggedly lovely and regally white flower that fills the tall European mountains. Like its daisy and sunflower brethren, its petals are exquisite and intricat...