While beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, beauty myths are another story. Some are a result of longstanding consumer perceptions while others are old wives tales passed down from a lineage of women. And then there are half-truths turned fables generated from marketing campaigns. Whether it’s our own interpretation or a message… Read More
Finding a qualified esthetician has the potential to be just as stressful as searching for any other professional. Whether you’re hunting for an OBGYN, hairstylist, or another service provider we want the best, right? And, like, right now… kthx. We’re not just concerned with quality, value, and experience level, but we want our providers to… Read More
Here’s a beauty myth that needs to be busted once and for all so we can finally achieve our skin goals: our perceived imperfections don’t make or break whether or not we have “flawless” or “beautiful” skin. What can make a difference in achieving skin goals is understanding our skin baseline. The truth of the matter… Read More
What if I told you the reason you’re experiencing skin problems is that your skin barrier isn’t healthy and needs repairing? That it’s actually experiencing abuse? Those pesky fine lines, texture issues, dull, uneven skin tone, dryness, and sensitivity. Worst case, it might even be contributing to your breakouts. All the things we’re wanting to erase… Read More
You’ve been reading about retinoids, how they’re an amazing anti-aging powerhouse, but every time you try to join the party your sensitive skin has a meltdown. Crispy, dry, red, irritated… this can’t be worth it, you think. Not so fast! There’s a new superhero retinol alternative for you and it goes by the name retinaldehyde.… Read More
Facial oils are widely popular for their ability to plump up skin while locking in hydration. Often brands will say you can skip your moisturizer. All you need is their oil to keep your skin balanced! But not so fast, are facial oils actually hurting your skin, causing damage you can’t see? Oils are either… Read More
Vitamin D, the happy sunshine vitamin! It also happens to be the vitamin many Americans are deficient in. Let’s dive into Vitamin D’s effect on skin. I’ve been fascinated with Vitamin D ever since finding it helped with my hormonal acne. Unfortunately, good old Vitamin D isn’t always prescribed or levels checked when it comes… Read More
Finding the perfect SPF for summer can be a real challenge! And if you have a deep skin tone? Don’t even get us started. We’re looking to simplify your search with our expert guide for the best face sunscreens. You know we can’t go without saying it… suncreen should be on your radar no matter… Read More
STAVE OFF CANCER AND DECELERATE AGING WITH THESE 3 GAME-CHANGERS No matter your skin tone, heritage, age or gender, wearing a daily SPF is non-negotiable. A well-formulated sunscreen will not only protect you from skin cancer but also decelerate aging. A darker skin tone does not exempt you from UV damage. While higher levels of… Read More
WHEN IT COMES TO BEAUTY, PATIENCE IS KEY. READ THIS BEFORE YOU SET OUT TO CORRECT ANOTHER IMPERFECTION. When we set out to correct our skin’s perceived imperfections, we often fall prey to overwhelm. If our expectations for success aren’t grounded in realism, we can expect a tailwind of frustration and despair. This principle is… Read More