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Jouaxia now covers skincare brands from around the world
Jouaxia started with K-beauty. Now the catalog includes brands from France, Thailand, the US, and more, with Japan coming next.
Retinal and Exosome Study Reports Improvements, but Its 20-Person Design Limits the Claim
A small 2026 study reported improvements with one exosome-encapsulated retinal formula. Learn what the open-label design can and cannot establish.
Pregnancy-Safe K-Beauty Sunscreen: Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen
Learn how to choose a Korean sunscreen while pregnant or trying to conceive, including SPF, mineral filters, and ingredient-label checks.
Small Clinical Study Links Acidic Moisturizer With Improved Eczema Skin-Barrier Measures
A 30-person study reported improved barrier measurements after four weeks using an acidic moisturizer for facial atopic dermatitis. The evidence has limits.
Retinol, Retinal, and Korean Anti-Aging Skincare: What to Know Before Pregnancy
Understand why retinol and retinal are generally avoided during pregnancy and explore non-retinoid alternatives for your Korean skincare routine.
EU Updates Rules for 12 Cosmetic Ingredients, With New Limits Starting in 2027
The EU revised restrictions for 12 cosmetic ingredients, with noncompliant products barred from the market starting January 2027. Read the consumer summary.
The Best K-Beauty Ingredients to Consider When Trying to Conceive
Learn which popular Korean skincare ingredients support hydration, skin-barrier health, and an uncomplicated routine while trying to conceive.
FDA Draft Guidance Explains When It Can Review Cosmetic Company Records
The FDA issued draft guidance on accessing cosmetic product records under MoCRA. Here is what the proposal says and what it means for consumers.
Pregnancy-Safe Korean Skincare: A Beginner’s Guide to K-Beauty While Trying to Conceive
Discover how to build a gentle Korean skincare routine while pregnant or trying to conceive, including ingredients to avoid and alternatives to consider.
FDA Report Finds Major Data Gaps Around PFAS Used in Cosmetics
The FDA reviewed PFAS used in cosmetics and found significant safety data gaps. Learn what the report says and what remains unknown.
Why You Should Avoid Retinol and Retinal When Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
Learn why retinol and retinal are generally avoided during pregnancy, what the research says about topical retinoids, and which skincare alternatives to consider when trying to conceive.
FDA Removes PABA and Trolamine Salicylate from Sunscreen Monograph
The FDA finalized removal of PABA and trolamine salicylate from the U.S. sunscreen monograph. See what changes for consumers and current products.
Niacinamide for Dark Spots: What It Does, and What I Wish I'd Asked While Trying to Conceive
Niacinamide is everywhere in K-beauty, and it fades dark spots. Here's what it does, how much to look for, and what I learned about using it while trying to conceive.
First Bemotrizinol Sunscreens Reach US Stores, Opening a New Chapter for SPF
Bemotrizinol sunscreens are reaching U.S. retailers after FDA authorization. Here is what shoppers should know about the new filter and product claims.
Why I Started Jouaxia
Ntsuab Xiab is the Hmong word for greenery. Here's why I started Jouaxia, and why I wanted an easier way to know what's in my skincare.
FDA Adds Bemotrizinol to US Sunscreen Options After More Than Two Decades
The FDA added bemotrizinol to the U.S. sunscreen monograph in 2026. Learn what the new UVA and UVB filter approval means for shoppers.