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Why is Your Face Puffy? 10 Reasons Why, According to Our Founder
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Why is Your Face Puffy? 10 Reasons Why, According to Our Founder

A scoop of arnica. Learn more about what arnica is used for on your skin at PillowtalkDerm.
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What Is Arnica Used For On Your Skin? All You Need to Know

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Why I Created The Depuffer Arnica Roll-On Serum

The PillowtalkDerm Testing Process Behind Our Major Fade Solution System
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The PillowtalkDerm Testing Process Behind Our Major Fade Solution System

Major Fade and Sergeant Retinol Make One Hell of a Combo For Uneven Skin Tone
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Major Fade and Sergeant Retinol Make One Hell of a Combo For Uneven Skin Tone

Skincare Ingredients and Percentages: When and Why It Matters
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Skincare Ingredients and Percentages: When and Why It Matters

What Does Hyperpigmentation Look Like?
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What Does Hyperpigmentation Look Like?

PillowtalkDerm Major Fade Solution System Packaging
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Our Major Fade System Is The Pigmentation Solution You’ve Been Waiting For

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What Is Melasma and How to Get Rid of It

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How to Patch Test Skincare

The Best Sunscreens for Every Skin Type and Lifestyle
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The Best Sunscreens for Every Skin Type and Lifestyle

Ingredients Glossary

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Arnica (Arnica Montana Flower Extract)

Arnica (Arnica Montana Flower Extract)

This plant extract is traditionally used to help decrease the appearance of swelling and inflammation, as well as the look of bruising. It’s commonly used to expedite healing following in-office procedures, such as injections and lasers.
Alpha-Arbutin

Alpha-Arbutin

A safe and effective ingredient for improving discoloration. Alpha arbutin is a synthesized version of arbutin, a derivative of hydroquinone that’s found in the leaves of plants such as bearberry and cranberry. It works by reducing the activity of tyrosinase (a naturally occurring enzyme that regulates melanin production in...
4-Butyl Resorcinol

4-Butyl Resorcinol

This is a derivative of resorcinol, an ingredient that can be synthesized in a lab or created using extracts of plant resins (PillowtalkDerm products use a lab-created version). 4-Butylresorcinol improves discoloration by inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase (a naturally occurring enzyme that regulates melanin production in the skin), thereby...
Agastache Mexicana Flower

Agastache Mexicana Flower

This species of flowering plant, also known as Hyssop, is an edible flower with an aroma. This ingredient has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help to calm visible skin redness.