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.

The Ultimate Guide to SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Dupes in 2025
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The Ultimate Guide to SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Dupes in 2025

The Ultimate Guide to SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Dupes in 2025 Written by Maelove Team Last updated: October 5, 2025 If you’ve ever Googled “best...

Can you use Vitamin C and Hydroxy Acids together? Yes, you can.
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Can you use Vitamin C and Hydroxy Acids together? Yes, you can.

  Today we address the question, can I use Vitamin C and Hydroxy Acids (like AHAs and BHAs) together? The short answer is -- yes...

Can you use vitamin C with niacinamide? Yes, you can.
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Can you use vitamin C with niacinamide? Yes, you can.

  Today we answer the question, can I use Vitamin C and Niacinamide together in my skincare routine? The answer is yes. You may have...

Can you use Vitamin C and Retinoids together?
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Can you use Vitamin C and Retinoids together?

    Today we address the question, can I use Vitamin C and Retinoids together?The answer is yes you can use these ingredients together in...

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...