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Javon Ford

Javon Ford


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Use Protection

Is there a right way and a wrong way to brush your hair? Our cosmetic chemist has all the tricks to avoid breakage

Out, Damned Spot!

When brown spots and melasma take up residence on your skin, is there any way to banish them?

Don’t Be a Pill

Layering skin care and makeup can result in that dreaded “pilling” phenomenon. Our cosmetic chemist reveals exactly how to avoid it

What’s Your Damage?

Shower filters and styling tools are marketed as protective hair-care products. Our cosmetic chemist tells us what really works

Mix or Nix?

If active ingredients are really so powerful, what are the rules of combining them? Our cosmetic chemist explains

Save the Date!

What do expiration dates on beauty products really mean? Our cosmetic chemist consults his calendar

Thirst Trap

Can collagen-infused drinks make skin appear more youthful? Our cosmetic chemist investigates

Mist Me!

Spray sunscreens get a bad rap, but are they really so awful? Our cosmetic chemist breaks down the controversy

Actives Investigation

“Essences” are claimed to have all sorts of powers, but do they really make a significant impact on the skin? Our cosmetic chemist weighs in

A Replacement for Retinol?

Our cosmetic chemist breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly truths about bakuchiol

Slathering on the Midnight Oil

Our science guy weighs in on whether face oils really live up to their hydrating hype

The Peptide Mystique

In the first installment of a new series, a truth-telling cosmetic chemist takes on the trending ingredient popping up in all our serums