Here’s a simplified version for those who just want the gist: Your skin barrier is like a protective wall—it keeps moisture in, blocks harmful stuff like UV rays and bacteria,...
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
Today we address the question, what are some good ways to address dry skin during winter? The short answer to that is that you...
What’s the difference between Retinol and Retinaldehyde (Retinal)? And which one should you use?
Today we address the question, what’s the difference between retinol and retinal (which is short for retinaldehyde)? And which one should I use? The...
Maelove 2022 Year-end Update
Dear Maelove Family, On behalf of everyone at Maelove, I want to sincerely thank you for your love and support for Maelove in 2022. As...
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
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
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...
Maelove 2021 Year-end Update
Dear Maelove Family, On behalf of everyone at Maelove, I want to thank you for your love and support of Maelove through this - yet...
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...