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#130: Can You Shrink Pores with Skincare?
Chemist Confessions
03/11/25 • 49 min
When strategizing how to tackle pores, the science is about as random as the skincare landscape. The chemists tackle the biology, the ingredients, and the skincare to try to make sense of what steps can actually make a meaningful difference to help reduce pore size. Can “glass”, “egg”, poreless skin actually achievable?
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#126: Should You Use PDRN Skincare?
Chemist Confessions
02/11/25 • 36 min
One of the most popular requests for us to decode is PDRN. Kbeauty continues to be at the center of trendy and exotic “new” skincare. This week, the chemists’ dive into PDRN, fragmented DNA derived from salmon sperm? They discuss what it is, how it ended up in our skincare, and if there’s any substantial evidence of PDRN’s benefits for skin. Let’s go down the rabbit hole!
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#131: 5 K-Beauty Toner Pads H2H
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03/18/25 • 26 min
In 2025, the chemists want to tackle both the science and practical application of skincare. Following the pore care deep dive, the chemists review five toner pad products so you don’t have to. We discuss our thoughts on the texture and use experience from both the oily skin and dry skin perspective.
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#132: Should you use ectoin in your routine?
Chemist Confessions
03/26/25 • 35 min
Many of you asked about ectoin so the chemists went down the research rabbit hole. Ectoin is a new kid on the block with some surprising data in the skin barrier and hydration realm. The chemists talk about what it is, what it does for skin, and whether or not it’s better than niacinamide.
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#134: Which Ceramide is the Best For Your Skin?
Chemist Confessions
04/14/25 • 40 min
The chemists are going down the ceramides rabbit hole again because many of you have asked, “Which ceramide is best?” The chemists explain the different types of ceramides and what the research says on which one you should be targeting in your skincare.
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#137: 5 KBeauty Cleansing Oils H2H
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04/29/25 • 26 min
In 2025, the chemists want to tackle both the science and practical application of skincare. Following our cleanser science episode, we tested 5 of the topselling Kbeauty cleansing oils so you don’t have to, which include: Skin1004, Beauty of Joseon, Anua, Ma:Nyo, and Haru Haru. We discuss our thoughts on the texture and use experience from both the oily skin and dry skin perspective.
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#125: How to Decode Your Skincare Like a Chemist?
Chemist Confessions
02/05/25 • 46 min
We’re kicking off the 2025 podcast season with a twist. With all of our new listeners and viewers, it’s time to brush up on the fundamentals of who exactly the chemists are, how we analyze the science, and just what sort of decoding you can do to assess your skincare like an expert! Think of this as a primer into all the deep dives we’ll be getting into and an episode dedicated to getting to know us and how our brains work on a deeper level. Enjoy!
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#116: Is Arbutin A Good Hydroquinone Alternative?
Chemist Confessions
10/14/24 • 25 min
This is a bit overdue! Arbutin is a hyperpigmentation active with a reputation as a hydroquinone alternative. So today we’re tackling all the major questions around arbutin: Does it convert to hydroquinone on skin? Is it even a good hyperpigmentation active?
#135: 4 Affordable Drugstore Moisturizers H2H
Chemist Confessions
04/15/25 • 20 min
In 2025, the chemists want to tackle both the science and practical application of skincare. Following the ceramide deep dive, the chemists review 4 of the most popular drugstore moisturizers so you don’t have to, which include: Vanicream, CeraVe, Cetaphil, and La Roche Posay Lipikar. We discuss our thoughts on the texture and use experience from both the oily skin and dry skin perspective.
#111: How Much Benzoyl Peroxide Should You Actually Be Using?
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08/26/24 • 40 min
When it comes to fighting acne, benzoyl peroxide has been around for so long it almost seems like it’s old-fashioned. However, because of its long history, BPO has a lot of great data and of the ingredients out there we actually have a very good understanding how it works to reduce breakouts. But are we actually using the right concentration? We dive into the research and discuss what concentrations we should all be trying to target and why.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Chemist Confessions have?
Chemist Confessions currently has 134 episodes available.
What topics does Chemist Confessions cover?
The podcast is about Fashion & Beauty, Podcasts, Education and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Chemist Confessions?
The episode title '#134: Which Ceramide is the Best For Your Skin?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Chemist Confessions?
The average episode length on Chemist Confessions is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of Chemist Confessions released?
Episodes of Chemist Confessions are typically released every 7 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Chemist Confessions?
The first episode of Chemist Confessions was released on Oct 22, 2019.
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