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Peptides: Your New Secret Weapon in Skincare

What if we told you that people are having surgery-free facelifts? The fabled, filter-free, photo-editing-free, late-night televised, wrinkle-erasing ingredients exist—and they’re called peptides! As skin experts, there’s no denying that peptides have to be the most magical, lesser-known anti-aging tools available today in skincare, seeing as how they defy gravity. Here is what they are,…

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A Guide to Vitamin C Ingredient Names and Effectiveness in Skincare

Have you ever bought a product because you were enticed that it contained “Vitamin C,” only to feel completely lost when you went to look for it in the ingredients list? We have five words for you—you are not alone! Similarly confusing, with magazines and talk shows dubbing it the miraculous, “holy grail,” simple, quick-fix…

Teresa after getting her DNA analysis and applying a recommended routine.

Case Study: What, My Results Say I DON’T Have Sensitive Skin? Why Your DNA Test Matters

TERESA SMITH, CO-FOUNDER YUDOYU, AGE 54   Quiz Skin Persona: Combination Skin + Sensitive + Renew (Over 50) + Enlarged Pores   DNA Results: Fine lines + Wrinkles: 67% AVERAGE – Medium Priority Sun Protection: 100% IDEAL – Low Priority Skin Sensitivity: 100% IDEAL – Low Priority Skin Elasticity:  25% NON-IDEAL – High Priority Pigmentation:…