Good vs. Bad Oils for your Skin

Your skin needs daily care and nourishment, and a wide range of oils can be used to hydrate, soothe, and heal. But everyone’s skin is different, and finding the right skincare products with the right oils for your skin can be confusing and frustrating. We’ve put together a list of oils that can h...

How to Stay on Top of Dry Skin

Your skin can go through the wringer at the changing of the seasons, whether that be a change from spring to summer or summer to fall and winter. The air holds moisture, but how much moisture depends on the air temperature. Consequently, changing temperatures cause changes in relative humidity an...

Should You Have a Skincare Fridge and Other Unusual Skincare Questions

Sometimes skin care gets a little complicated, and questions start to arise. Taking care of your skin can be simple. But first, you have to wade through the whats and hows, and maybe a few unusual skincare questions to find the products and techniques that are right for you.   Do I need a skincar...

6 Ways Ordinary Skin Care Has Powerful Effects On Your Skin

When you hear “ordinary skincare,” you might think of a brand or you might think of outdated skincare products. However, you could replace the word ordinary with standard. What’s standard in skin care? Cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreen.  Those three “ordinary” skincare products can do wonder...

How to Boost Your Skin’s Metabolism

You’re probably familiar with your body’s metabolism in terms of the speed at which it digests food and creates energy. Technically, metabolism is a group of chemical processes. But did you know that your skin is affected by your metabolism? There are certain biological processes that cause your ...

How to make a splash with skincare ingredients from the sea.

If you’ve ever spent a refreshing day at the beach, you know the rejuvenation that can come from time by the sea. What’s in the sea can be just as rejuvenating and refreshing for your skin as lounging on the beach. We’re looking at algae for its medicinal and cosmetic benefits, with some tips and...

5 Helpful Ways the Outdoors Can Improve Your Health

Gone are the days when your mother told you to go play outside, but as it turns out, mom was right. The outdoors are a great place to be and not just because it’s beautiful. The outdoors provide physical and mental health benefits that you don’t want to miss. However, you need to step out the doo...

6 Jojoba Oil Facts That Make It Remarkable (for Your Skin)

Jojoba oil, made from the seed of the jojoba plant, Simmondsia Chinensis, has a number of natural properties that make it ideal for the skin. This plant is native to North America, with the United States being the number one producer of the world’s jojoba oil. However, it’s now grown all over the...

6 Tips to Relax Your Way to Better Skin

As different as they may seem, your nervous system and skin are highly interconnected. That means that anything that sets off your nervous system has the potential to affect your skin in positive and negative ways. Consequently, stress can cause breakouts or make any skin conditions, like rosacea...

Secrets for Younger Skin from Gotu Kola

If Gotu kola isn’t in your vocabulary, it’s time to add it. This unassuming herb has natural properties that revitalize, heal, and hydrate the skin, making it an ideal addition to your favorite skincare products. Gotu kola has a long history of medicinal applications, and thankfully, it’s now fou...