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.

How (and why) to cleanse your face properly
skincare basics

How (and why) to cleanse your face properly

How best to wash your face? This seemingly simple question gets a lot of different answers. Some people will go so far as to say cleansing...

Winter Skin Tip: Smoother and Softer Skin in 20 Seconds
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Winter Skin Tip: Smoother and Softer Skin in 20 Seconds

Your browser does not support our video.   Today, I’m sharing with you my transformative solution to battling the harsh winter elements.If you’re anything like...

What Causes Skin Tags and How to Treat Them
skin conditions skincare basics

What Causes Skin Tags and How to Treat Them

Today, we're going to discuss something that many of us might encounter in our lives: skin tags, and what we can do to treat them....

What causes milia and how do you get rid of them
skincare basics

What causes milia and how do you get rid of them

  Today we address the question, What are milia? And what are the treatment options? Milia look like small, white bumps on the skin. They’re...

Skincare products - why they're useful even if you eat healthy
skincare basics

Skincare products - why they're useful even if you eat healthy

  Today we answer the question, why do I still need vitamins in my skincare products IF I eat a well-balanced diet? These vitamins include...

Slugging is just okay. What's better?
skincare basics

Slugging is just okay. What's better?

  Today we address the question, does slugging work and is there something better?The short answer is that slugging probably is way better than using...

How To Prevent Winter Dry Skin
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How To Prevent Winter Dry Skin

  Today we address the question, what are some good ways to address dry skin during winter? The short answer to that is that you...