Emily Orofino

New York, San Francisco

Digital Content Strategist, Writer, and Consultant at Freelance

beauty writer and hoarder extraordinaire. these trivial and often whiny thoughts are my own.

Articles

Testers Say This $13 Wash Cleared Bacne Best (Plus, 9 Other Editor-Faves)

1 week ago | instyle.com | Emily Orofino |Allison Lax

Why We Love It: Looking to remove excess oil while avoiding that dreaded stripped feeling? This body wash from CeraVe feels ultragentle, and our tester felt “no residue or icky feeling after washing it off.” The formula is infused with three essential ceramides, which help restore the skin barrier, along with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide for added hydration and protection.
PDRN是什麼？會取代A醇成為成分之星？擦得有效嗎

2 weeks ago | vogue.com.tw | Emily Orofino |Yvonne Wang

PDRN的臉部醫美療程以及保養，成為近來相當爆紅的話題，尤其在韓國利用水光針注射在肌膚上的療程，是讓肌膚展現光亮肌膚的關鍵成分之一。根據韓國美容品牌 Memebox 北美總經理 Brian Murdock 介紹，PDRN是一種具有修復、抗老、提亮膚色與保濕等功效的成分，被廣泛應用於美容保養領域，但它的修復特性最早在 20 世紀 80 年代就被研究，之後被廣泛應用於韓國皮膚護理和皮膚病治療，包括注射劑。什麼是PDRN成分？ PDRN（Polydeoxyribonucleotide），全名是聚脫氧核糖核苷酸，是一種從鮭魚或鱒魚精子中提取的DNA片段，與人類DNA具有較高的相似性。被運用在醫療和美容領域被，具有促進細胞再生、組織修復、改善皮膚彈性、減少細紋、提亮膚色等功效。不過，臉部整形和重建外科醫生、紐約 AIREM 創始人Eunice Park博士說：「在美國，目前最常見的專業級療程是Rejuran修復精華。配方採用的PDRN源自鮭魚精子細胞，這些精子細胞是在鮭魚交配季節結束後，游入專門設計的設施時從魚身上採集。在韓國許多醫美診所，會透過多次淺層注射來使用該產品。」...
A Growth Factor Serum Might Be the Secret to Fighting Aging Without Irritation

1 month ago | vogue.com | Emily Orofino

All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. It almost feels like you need a biology degree to decipher a jar of face cream these days due to all the recent scientific advancements in skincare. In addition to buzzy ingredients like exosomes and PDRN, growth factor serums are another type of futuristic formula on the rise.
Peptides : ces 5 sérums promettent une chevelure plus longue et plus épaisse, selon les experts

1 month ago | vogue.fr | Emily Orofino

Grâce à leur capacité à réparer et à sublimer la peau, les sérums aux peptides se sont fait une place de choix dans notre routine skincare, mais saviez-vous qu’ils peuvent également faire des miracles sur notre chevelure ? En effet, on peut appliquer des peptides sur le cuir chevelu pour bénéficier de leurs propriétés hydratantes et de leurs nombreux bienfaits : ils préviennent la casse, ils atténuent l’inflammation et ils stimulent la croissance de cheveux plus forts.
9 PDRN Serums And Creams For Your Glowiest Skin Yet

2 months ago | vogue.co.uk | Emily Orofino

It’s not just the novelty factor that has made salmon-sperm facials the buzziest beauty treatment on the block – the celeb-approved procedure actually delivers on its purported claims of glowier, healthier-looking skin. But if you can’t get yourself into a medical spa or doctor’s office to try it yourself, you have the next best option: PDRN serums and creams. To understand why PDRN creams and other topical products have become so popular, you’ll first need to understand PDRN itself.
The Best Glycolic Acid Products for a Resurfaced and Radiant Glow

2 months ago | voguearabia.com | Emily Orofino

We know that can be bad for the complexion, so it might seem ironic that best glycolic acid products, which are formulated around an ingredient derived from the same saccharine source—sugar cane—has the power to transform dull and tired-looking skin and give it a youthful, luminous glow. That ingredient? Glycolic acid.
Everything you need to know about peptides for hair growth

2 months ago | vogue.in | Emily Orofino

Peptides for hair growth are having a moment, much like their skin-care counterparts, which have become a beauty mainstay. When applied to the scalp, these ingredients can help hydrate, prevent breakage, alleviate inflammation, and foster new, stronger strands. “Long story short, a healthy scalp leads to healthy hair,” says trichologist Kerry Yates. Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which you may recall from high school biology, are the building blocks of proteins.
The Best Glycolic Acid Products for a Resurfaced and Radiant Glow

2 months ago | vogue.com | Emily Orofino

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. We know that sugar can be bad for the complexion, so it might seem ironic that best glycolic acid products, which are formulated around an ingredient derived from the same saccharine source—sugar cane—has the power to transform dull and tired-looking skin and give it a youthful, luminous glow. That ingredient? Glycolic acid.
I've Bleached and Coloured My Hair More Times Than I Can Count — Here's Why I'm Going Back To My Natural Colour

2 months ago | voguearabia.com | Denise Primbet |Emily Orofino |Nitya Chablani

I never doubted the power of a good ol’ hair transformation. The sheer thrill of walking out the salon as a reinvented version of myself, the unmatched rush of confidence—each time marked a fresh start and a new signature style to go with it. In fact, the other day, I tried to recall all the times I’ve dyed my hair, and truth be told, I couldn’t even put a number on it.
5 Best Serums With Peptides for Hair Growth, According to Experts

2 months ago | voguearabia.com | Emily Orofino

Peptide serums have become a mainstay of skin-care routines for their ability to repair and improve skin—but why should your face exclusively reap those rewards? When applied to the scalp, peptides for hair growth can help hydrate, prevent breakage, alleviate inflammation, and foster new, stronger strands. “Long story short, a healthy scalp leads to healthy hair,” says trichologist Kerry Yates.