Skincare Decoded Quotes

“Stratum Corneum... The phrase is Latin for "horny layer" (teehee).”
― Victoria Fu, Skincare Decoded: Revised and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Beautiful Skin

“People think ultranatural means ultrasafe and free from scary chemicals. The reality is that plants are complex. In its raw form, shea butter can be irritating. We recommend sticking to refined shea; you'll have a range of options for texture.”
― Victoria Fu, Skincare Decoded: Revised and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Beautiful Skin

“Remember your skin is like an onion — it's got many layers.”
― Gloria Lu, Skincare Decoded: Revised and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Beautiful Skin

“Ridiculous claims are everywhere in skincare, but we find them most eye-roll-worthy in cleansers. Assuming for a second that they did infuse their cleanser with a Fountain of Youth distillate, cleansers are just not really a good way to deliver all that anti-aging goodness into your skin. Remember, a cleanser's job is to take things off, not to add on. Regular priced cleansers with normal ingredients will do the job just fine.”
― Gloria Lu, Skincare Decoded: Revised and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Beautiful Skin

“Routine hacking starts with ingredients. Everyone has their unique skin quirks. Getting comfortable with ingredient lists is your first step in figuring out what works for you — and what doesn't.”
― Victoria Fu, Skincare Decoded: Revised and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Beautiful Skin

“The dose makes the poison — and the elixir.”
― Victoria Fu, Skincare Decoded: Revised and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Beautiful Skin