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The Bay Blog

Expert skincare guides, ingredient science and honest advice from theskinbay.

Emmalee, founder of theskinbay

A Note From Emmalee

I love talking products, ingredients and results, so The Bay Blog is my way of sharing the knowledge I learn every day, with the brands, the products and with your skin. Search topics below and really get to know what you're putting on the skin, it makes the journey even more exciting.

Emmalee

Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel, a hydration-first cleanse at theskinbayExpert GuidesMedik8 Total Moisture: How to Cleanse and Hydrate Without StrippingA cleanser should do more than clean, it should respect your barrier. Meet Medik8 Total Moisture, and how to build a cleanse-and-hydrate...6 min read Retinol and retinal skincare products expertly curated by theskinbayExpert GuidesRetinol vs Retinal: How To Use Vitamin A CorrectlyRetinol is the most researched ingredient in skincare, but retinal is changing the game. This guide covers the full Vitamin A family,...13 min read