Clean beauty has exploded over the past decade and with it has emerged an ever-growing list of chemicals we should avoid in our skin care products. You may have wondered exactly why many of these ingredients have been called out and eliminated.
We know that UV light damages our skin but what about blue light? We lay out facts about blue light, debunk some common misconceptions about its effects on our skin, and help you evaluate your skincare protection strategy.
We each have unique lifestyles that contribute to our skin experiences. So, how do we develop a skin care regimen that satisfies the multifaceted, universal characteristics of the skin but is still specific to our individual skin needs?
It’s obvious to us that our facial skin is different than the skin on our arms and legs which is different than the glabrous, or hairless, skin on our hands and feet but you may not know what biological phenomena are responsible for these differences.
Sagging, hallowing, fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles are common aesthetic problems that men and women seek to address, but they are notoriously difficult to treat with topical products.
Skin redness is extremely common and is often your body’s attempt at trying to heal whatever may have caused irritation. Read more about potential causes of skin redness as well as some tips on how to soothe irritated skin.
The use of oils in skin care is widely misunderstood. However, oils are a vast category of substances with an array of properties – many of which can benefit the skin care routines of individuals of all skin types.
Lip care is just as important as caring for the rest of your skin. However, your lips have specific needs that require more than just your usual skincare products.
Studies of the skin microbiome that exist on and within the human body is a fairly recent field, though holds potential to revolutionize the way we think about our health and immune systems.
Most of us already know that sunscreen is likely the most important step in our daily skincare routine to protect us from harmful UVA and UVB radiation that damages the deep layers of our skin cells. However, what kind of sunscreen is best to use.
Many times we think that glowing skin comes solely from the products we use. The reality is that our skin responds to what’s going on inside our bodies. The more we eat healthy foods, the better our skin will look and feel.
Acids. The word itself sounds scary when you think of it as something you apply to your skin. It engenders fear, although it doesn’t need to. So let’s demystify acids as they relate to skincare.