The Lab Notes

Ingredients You Shouldn’t Mix: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Safe Skincare Pairing
Learn the ingredient combos you should never mix — like Retinol + Vitamin C or AHAs + Niacinamide, and discover safer pairings that keep your skin clear, calm, and glowing. The perfect guide for beginners building a science-backed routine. Read more...
How to Repair Your Skin Barrier: Causes, Signs & Best Ingredients
Struggling with dryness, irritation, or unexpected breakouts? Your skin barrier may be damaged. Learn the causes, symptoms, and the best science-backed ingredients to repair and strengthen it — plus the exact routine to restore calm, healthy, resilient skin. Read more...
How to Build a Routine for Your Skin Type: A Simple, Science-Backed Guide
Not sure where to start with skincare? Here’s how to build an effective routine for your skin type using simple, science-backed steps that actually work. Read more...
How to Exfoliate Without Damaging Your Skin: A Dermatologist-Backed Guide
Thinking of using AHA, BHA, or PHAs? Here’s exactly how to exfoliate safely for smoother, brighter, clearer skin without irritation. Read more...
How to Fade Dark Spots the Right Way: A Science-Backed Guide
Struggling with dark spots or post-acne marks? Here’s how to fade hyperpigmentation safely using ingredients like TXA, Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide, and exfoliating acids. Read more...
Bakuchiol vs Retinol: The Duo Redefining Skin Renewal
Bakuchiol vs Retinol: What’s the difference, and why combine them? Learn how this modern skincare pairing delivers smoother, firmer, more radiant skin with less irritation. Read more...
The Science of Niacinamide: Why Your Skin Can’t Get Enough
Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, is one of skincare’s most versatile molecules. Discover how it brightens, balances, and strengthens your skin barrier from within, and why it’s a cornerstone ingredient in every Skyn Med formula. Read more...