Do you love swimming in the ocean or taking walks on the beach? If you do, you are probably familiar with kelp.  This seemingly unimportant plant has been used for centuries in Japanese culture for food and medicine. Science has finally caught up with ancient Asian culture and discovered Kelp co...

Have you ever wished you had superpowers? Say the ability to teleport so you never spend another second stuck in traffic. Or maybe become extremely strong like Wonder Woman.  Well, while you may never get such extraordinary powers, your body already has super abilities that keep you looking you...

It’s a frustrating fact of reality: two people of the same age can take equally good care of their skin, yet one might appear to be an entire decade older than the other. Why do some people develop creased, sagging, dull skin while others seemingly hold onto the blessings of youth for ages? The ...

You know sesame oil for its rich, nutty flavor that makes stir frys and salads delectable—but did you know that your skin loves sesame oil as much as your tastebuds? This lightweight oil is renowned for its ability to reverse damage induced by free radicals, reduce inflammation, and ease swelling...

More than 70% of the world’s population are people of color—yet most skincare products do not address the unique needs of different ethnicities. It turns out that skin texture and structure vary significantly among members of different ethnic groups. This means that beauty and personal care produ...

There are virtually unlimited skincare serums, creams, masks, oils, and sprays that claim to “reverse aging.” It’s hard to differentiate medical truths from marketing tricks among the vast sea of so-called miracle products. No matter how much money you spend on expensive products or cosmetic tre...

Cold, blustery weather is not your skin’s best friend. Maybe you’ve noticed that your skin chaps instantly when you’re just trying to get the mail on a snowy day—or that your skin texture starts to resemble cardboard if you’re not practically swimming in moisturizer all winter long. It’s true: sc...

Winter may be the toughest season for our skin, but warm weather comes with its own set of challenges. While cold weather can lead to chapping, irritation, and inflammation, higher temperatures often come with increased sun exposure and sweating. These warm weather conditions can spell disaster f...