We all know the feeling of our skin after a good exfoliation. It's almost as if we can feel our pores breathing a sigh of relief. We’re not just imagining…
Have you been spending a fortune looking for the best natural anti-aging products that promise a cure for wrinkles without the harmful chemicals? Are you concerned about spending all your…
Glycolic acid and retinol are two of the most popular skin care ingredients around. But can you use glycolic acid and retinol at the same time? Some people say it's…
Phytic Acid for the Skin, Not Just Your Diet Phytic acid is a plant- and grain-based compound that can be used in skincare as a chemical exfoliant. It’s been proven…
10 Toxic Chemicals Found in most Cosmetics 1. Parabens Parabens are a growing concern in the skin care industry. While parabens are used as a preservative to keep products from…
Have you become an expert at washing your hands yet? Given the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have. I’m sure that even the most conscientious of you are reading with chapped…
We’re always on the hunt for the most effective beauty product available to us. We all want a facial scrub that will get rid of our blackheads for good, a conditioner that leaves our hair full of body, a stretch mark cream that will make the scars fade forever - the list goes on. Though we’re all looking for beauty products that actually work, there’s a chance we
It’s summer time – that means it’s time to have fun! Even as we stay home more often to protect ourselves from COVID-19, we still have to worry about the sun when we go out. If you’re like me, your head will spin just by looking at all the different sunscreens on the market. So, how do you know which one to buy? How Do I Pick a Sunscreen?
Cosmeceuticals sound like the best of both cosmetic and pharmaceutical worlds, right? By merging the words “cosmetic” and “pharmaceutical”, it’s implied that a product has some special clinical benefit. But it’s misleading. The FDA does not recognize cosmeceuticals as a category and does not have any additional requirements for products to be marketed this way. Cosmeceuticals are simply cosmetic products with a clever marketing name attached to them
Going gray can be an emotional decision. For some people, letting their gray roots show is a constant reminder that they’re getting older. For others, it’s a new and liberating…