Independent Skincare Science, Reviewed by Dermatologists and Lab Researchers
American Skincare Journal publishes independent, evidence-based reporting on skincare ingredients, products, and clinical treatments. Our work is reviewed by board-certified dermatologists and formulation scientists before publication. We do not accept advertising from the brands we evaluate.
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Science-backed skincare reporting
American Skincare Journal partners with board-certified dermatologists and independent laboratory researchers to evaluate skincare claims against the published clinical evidence. We test products under controlled conditions, report what the peer-reviewed literature actually supports, and explain what remains uncertain.
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How To Get Better Results From The Makeup Brushes You Already Own
How To Build An Eyeshadow Routine That Actually Lasts All Day
How To Get Better Results From The Setting Spray You Already Own
What Retinol Actually Does to Skin Cells, According to Published Research
Retinol is the most studied topical ingredient in dermatology, and the most misunderstood by the people who buy it. Walk into any drugstore and you
The Science Behind SPF Ratings, Explained Without the Marketing
The number on a sunscreen bottle is the most consequential figure in skincare, and the most poorly understood. SPF 30 does not mean twice the
Why Your Skin Barrier Matters More Than Any Single Product
The skincare industry sells hundreds of products that claim to improve your skin. Most of them are trying to fix a problem that starts in
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