The Skin Science Blog

Welcome to the Maelove Skin Science Blog. Our research team, led by Dr. Sunbin Song (ex-NIH researcher, MIT PhD), is dedicated to skin health education grounded in science. This blog covers topics ranging from skincare basics to ingredient deep-dives.

Do collagen supplements really work? Actually, yes.
collagen science

Do collagen supplements really work? Actually, yes.

  We briefly mentioned collagen powder's benefits for skin health in our Deep Guide to Collagen video ( which you can find here ) and received numerous...

Deep Guide to Collagen - ways to preserve and boost collagen in your skin
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Deep Guide to Collagen - ways to preserve and boost collagen in your skin

  Today we’re talking about collagen, which is easily one of the most talked about topics in skincare. We answer, what is collagen?  And maybe...

Niacinamide (and Niacin) : Stability and Optimum pH
niacinamide science

Niacinamide (and Niacin) : Stability and Optimum pH

    Today we address the question, do I need to worry about the stability of Niacinamide in my serum? Now the good news is that...

Deep Guide to Hyperpigmentation - What causes it and how best to treat it
hyperpigmentation science

Deep Guide to Hyperpigmentation - What causes it and how best to treat it

This writeup was lead-authored by our senior technical adviser, Sunbin Song, PhD. Sunbin graduated from MIT with a degree in Biology before receiving a doctorate...

Deep Guide to Niacinamide - How it works and why it should be a part of everyone's skincare routine
niacinamide science

Deep Guide to Niacinamide - How it works and why it should be a part of everyone's skincare routine

This writeup was lead-authored by our senior technical adviser, Sunbin Song, PhD. Sunbin graduated from MIT with a degree in Biology before receiving a doctorate...

Deep Guide to Hydroxy Acids - how do they work and how to choose the right products for your skin
exfoliation science

Deep Guide to Hydroxy Acids - how do they work and how to choose the right products for your skin

This writeup was lead-authored by our senior technical adviser, Sunbin Song, PhD. Sunbin graduated from MIT with a degree in Biology before receiving a doctorate...

A (ridiculously) deep guide to how retinoids work (and why we think Retinaldehyde is the best retinoid for your skin)
retinoids science

A (ridiculously) deep guide to how retinoids work (and why we think Retinaldehyde is the best retinoid for your skin)

This writeup was lead-authored by our senior technical adviser, Sunbin Song, PhD. Sunbin graduated from MIT with a degree in Biology before receiving a doctorate...

A (ridiculously) deep guide to getting great skin with Vitamin C
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A (ridiculously) deep guide to getting great skin with Vitamin C

This writeup was lead-authored by our senior technical adviser, Sunbin Song, PhD. Sunbin graduated from MIT with a degree in Biology before receiving a doctorate...

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