Believe it or not, the perfect skincare routine you worked so hard to dial in may completely sabotage your skin when the season changes. That holy grail product you discovered in the winter could suddenly make your skin oily when the sun comes out—not the kind of summer glow you want. Or, you mig...

Aging is an inevitable process affecting all organs and tissues of the body. As you grow older and wiser, it’s healthy to embrace the natural progression of aging and the associated changes that arise. However, there may be some extra steps you need to take to preserve the health and vitality of ...

According to a 2017 study, most consumers are either unconcerned with or unaware of poor ethical choices made by cosmetic companies. You have probably seen words like sustainability, ethics, clean, and vegan to describe beauty and personal care brands. They’re used all the time in marketing mate...

Witch hazel has long been a staple in skincare cabinets for a variety of skincare and medicinal treatments. This botanical extract has numerous therapeutic properties, including soothing, anti-inflammatory effects and skin-tightening astringent powers that offer an instant lift and smoother appea...

As complicated as it may sound, niacinamide is actually just a form of vitamin B3, an important nutrient found in everyday foods like meat, dairy, and green veggies. Applied as skincare, niacinamide is one mighty vitamin with powerful anti-inflammatory properties that protect skin  and help rever...

If you suffer from oily, sensitive, or acne-prone skin, you know that finding the right products can be a frustrating process. It takes time and effort to discover ingredients that resolve your cosmetic challenges without drying or irritating your skin.  Zinc PCA could be the answer you’re looki...

As someone who is proactive about skin health, chances are you’ve taken a quiz that assigned you one of four skin types: dry, normal, oily, or combination. The truth is, these reductive skin type labels have little to do with reality. The real secret to your skin involves your genetic profile, e...

You’ve probably heard of chia seeds: the tiny, black and white nutritional powerhouses used in healthy recipes like smoothies, salads, and breakfast bowls. You may not know that chia seeds are also superstars for skincare. Thanks to their high concentration of protein, omega fatty acids, and fibe...