It’s tough to nail down a skincare routine. I bet you know this firsthand! Sun protection is just one important aspect of skincare, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here are some of our favorite bits of advice from other skincare seekers like yourself, from all over the internets! Avoid Fragrances, especially if
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How Do Beauty Standards Affect Us Now?
With time comes change, and it affects everything… With the recent emphasis on women’s rights and embracing the idea of self-acceptance, some dramatic changes are being seen in the beauty industry. The way products are marketed, how content is displayed, and all while an anti-pollution stance has been strongly established. What does this mean for
Continue reading »Peaches Have Anti-Aging Powers
Peach flower extract, when used topically or orally, is shown to reduce UV-induced aging effects and increase the production of collagen in recent studies. Peach flower extract showed similar patterns in topical and oral treatments. The treatment’s cooperative chemical interactions cause anti-oxidative and collagen-protective activities, which is great news for your skin, especially if you
Continue reading »It’s Better to Be a Science Savvy Skincare Guru
The days of mindless purchasing and consumerism are coming to an end. You can see the difference in our society, from what we choose to put in our bodies to what we put into the atmosphere. Our growing desire for simplification is finally beginning to yield results. The products on the shelves of our stores
Continue reading »Is sugar aging you faster?
We all know our diet impacts our overall health, but did you know it can impact how your skin ages? Our skin is our biggest organ, and it is susceptible to both internal and external environmental factors. When our diet is unbalanced, our skin suffers, particularly through the process of glycation – and it all has
Continue reading »The Mental and Emotional Impact of Skin Conditions
Some of us are blessed with good skin, with a blemish-free complexion, tiny pores, and no skin conditions. But some are forced to deal with severe skin conditions through their adolescent years, or even their adult years. Some of us have hormonal imbalances that cause our skin to react, or take medications that affect our
Continue reading »How Can Activated Charcoal Improve Your Skin?
When used properly and safely, activated charcoal can have major health benefits for both your skin and hair. Activated charcoal isn’t your regular backyard BBQ charcoal, but a medical grade version of the charcoal that’s used in air filtration systems. It’s even administered in hospitals as emergency treatment for poisoning. As chemicals bind to the
Continue reading »Skincare Trends in 2017
New trends appear every so often that revolutionize the way we live. This year, it’s clear that some new trends have taken over the world of skincare, and some products are becoming obsolete as new ones trickle in. Solscense is just one revolutionary product to hit the market rather recently, but here are some other
Continue reading »Make Thyme for Your Skin
Thyme is an herb that we commonly find in pizzas and salads, pastas or breads. In addition to adding delicious flavor, it has also been used as a skin health and beauty booster for centuries, especially when it comes to skin! Fresh and dried versions of the herb can be found in produce sections and
Continue reading »Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Skin…
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF AGING “Intrinsic aging” is the name for the process in which your skin becomes apparently thinner and noticeably dry. Aging due to our habits, lifestlyes and surroundings, causing our skin to age faster, is known as “extrinsic aging”. When we treat our bodies well, we stay younger longer! SKIN CAN
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