With winter right around the corner, there’s never been a better time to start taking proper care of your skin. Winter can be brutal on the skin. From windy days, to dry frosty days, there’s no escaping the effects that winter weather has on your skin, but there are some things you can do at home to help keep your skin from drying out this winter season. Hydrate With Water Water, water, water! We can’t stress enough how important water is when it comes to keeping your dry skin hydrated this winter. Water not only keeps your body hydrated...
If you're reading this blog, chances are you've at least heard of the skin barrier. Still, there's a world of difference between knowing it exists and knowing why it's so important and how to keep it in prime condition. In this article, we're going to tell you a bit about what makes up the skin barrier, how it keeps you healthy and looking your best, and what you can do to protect it and help it recover when it becomes compromised. What exactly is the skin barrier? First off, it's important to know that the skin biome and the skin...
"Skinimalism" might sound like a trendy buzzword that influencers are appending to hashtags, but it is a wise approach toward skincare that is helpful toward your body, your mind, your wallet, and our planet. As you might guess, skinimalism is the practice of taking a minimalist approach to skincare. Skinimalism doesn't mean cutting corners or slacking in your effort, but instead cutting out unnecessary steps, generating less trash, and saving that precious disposable income. Buying too many products can put a significant dent in your wallet, take up space - you might not even have - and contribute so...
If you are serious about your skincare, then you’ve most likely heard of retinol. Retinol is a popular choice among skincare products because of its anti-aging and acne-fighting benefits. But, what if we told you that retinol can actually be harmful to your skin? Yep, that’s right, the skincare product we all love can actually be harming your skin in the long run. So what’s the solution? What about using plant-based retinol? Plant-based retinol is the holy grail of skincare products, it has all the same benefits as traditional retinol, but without the side effects. But, before we jump in...