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A guide to ingredient compatibility & smarter routines

We cover popular active combinations and common routine mistakes. Each article includes a link to instantly check your own products in the bot.

Fragrance & essential oils in skincare: when fragrance‑free is the safer choice

1/12/2026 • ingredients, sensitive skin, safety

Why fragrance is a common irritant, how “unscented” differs from fragrance‑free, and how to check ingredients from a photo with BeautyAI.

How to photograph an INCI list so the bot reads it (quick checklist)

1/12/2026 • how-to, ingredients, OCR

7 practical tips: lighting, focus, glare, and why sending as a document helps. Get better ingredient OCR in BeautyAI.

Patch testing skincare: how to avoid irritation and barrier flare-ups

12/27/2025 • sensitive skin, irritation, how-to

If your skin reacts to new products, patch testing helps prevent bigger irritation. A simple step-by-step method and common mistakes.

Skincare order: how to layer products without conflicts

12/27/2025 • routine, actives, compatibility

Cleanser/toner/serum/moisturizer/SPF — where people commonly go wrong and why order matters. A simple framework to avoid active conflicts.

Skin barrier reset: 7 signs your skin needs a break

12/24/2025 • barrier, sensitive skin, hydration, ceramides

Tightness, stinging from water, sudden redness and breakouts are often barrier overload, not “random allergy”. A simple 10–14 day reset plan.

Comedogenicity without myths: why “oils clog pores” isn’t always true

12/23/2025 • acne, comedones, ingredients, oils

Comedogenicity is not one “bad ingredient”. Learn why pores clog, how to read INCI patterns, and how to test products without panic.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding: which skincare ingredients are commonly avoided (and what to use instead)

12/22/2025 • pregnancy, safety, ingredients, retinoids

A practical guide for pregnancy and breastfeeding: what’s usually avoided, what’s often considered ok, and how to quickly check a product from a photo.

Azelaic acid: a gentle active for acne, redness, and post-acne marks

12/21/2025 • azelaic acid, acne, redness, post-acne

Azelaic acid is one of the most beginner-friendly actives. How to introduce it, what to pair it with, and what mistakes to avoid.

Profile settings: pregnancy/breastfeeding & sensitive skin — get more accurate results

12/14/2025 • settings, pregnancy, sensitive-skin, safety

Set your BeautyAI profile once — the bot becomes more cautious and more accurate (especially for pregnancy/breastfeeding and sensitive skin).

Skin Diary: track progress with selfies (and stop quitting after a week)

12/14/2025 • skin-diary, progress, habits

A routine without tracking is guesswork. BeautyAI Skin Diary saves scan results so you can see changes and understand what actually works.

Smart Care: build an AM/PM routine from your own products (and see what’s missing)

12/14/2025 • smart-care, routine, shelf, tips

BeautyAI builds a routine from your shelf, considers your skin scan, and highlights missing basics like SPF — without guesswork or unnecessary purchases.

Daily SPF: why acids and retinol work against you without it

12/14/2025 • spf, retinol, acids, pigmentation

SPF is not just for the beach. It protects your barrier, pigmentation, and active results. How to choose SPF and how BeautyAI flags missing SPF in your routine.

Skin Scanner: find your skin type from a selfie in under a minute

12/11/2025 • skin-scanner, skin-type, analysis, ai-skincare

Stop guessing whether your skin is dry or combination. BeautyAI Skin Scanner analyzes a selfie, spots common issues, and suggests a better routine.

How to check cosmetic ingredients from a photo in 30 seconds (BeautyAI guide)

12/10/2025 • ingredients, safety, how-to

Why ingredient checks matter, how to do them quickly, and how to use BeautyAI in Telegram to avoid common pitfalls.

Top 7 potentially harmful cosmetic ingredients (and how to spot them in 60 seconds)

12/8/2025 • ingredients, safety, irritants

A practical list of ingredients many people prefer to avoid. Learn how to quickly spot hidden red flags in your product INCI.

Retinol and acids: how to combine them without wrecking your barrier

12/6/2025 • retinol, acids, actives

Why retinoids + AHA/BHA is considered risky, and how to structure a schedule that protects your skin while keeping results.

Niacinamide and vitamin C: can you use them together?

12/5/2025 • niacinamide, vitamin-c, actives

The truth behind the “niacinamide cancels vitamin C” myth — and how to combine these actives safely.