Guide
How to Read Skincare Ingredient Labels (INCI) in Plain English
The back of the bottle lists everything and explains nothing. A five-step way to read it yourself, with no scare tactics.
The DermDecode blog
Skincare labels, in plain English
Guides to the back of the bottle: what the ingredient names mean, what the ratings can and can’t tell you, and how to check a product against your own skin.
Explainer
Comedogenic Ratings Explained: What the 0-5 Scale Can't Tell You
The ratings come largely from legacy rabbit-ear tests. Why they're a heads-up, not a sentence, and who they matter for.
Walkthrough
How to Know If a Skincare Product Is Right for Your Skin Type
There's no universal good or bad product. A checklist by skin type and concern, then three steps to match a real label to your own skin.