Sea Buckthorn and Your Skin
Sea buckthorn oil is a key ingredient in many over-the-counter hair and skincare products. But what is it? Sea buckthorn oil is extracted from the...
Learn more about ingredients and qualities of various skin care products so that you can make better choices for your own unique skin profile.
How to Pick a Bathing Suit that Protects Your Skin
It can be a tough choice on a sunny day whether to go to the beach or a swimming pool, but another choice is what...
Oil-Based vs. Water-Based Lotions: Which is Better for You?
Body and hand lotion are staple products for most of us. We use lotion to keep our skin feeling moist and comfortable and to prevent...
Topical Coal Tar: Good for Troubled Skin?
Coal tar was discovered in 1665 and used for medical purposes as early as the 1800s. Its most common industrial use is as a railroad tie preservative,...
Oils: Sunflower, Olive, and Sesame Oil for Skin Care
As moisturizers go, sometimes the best ones might be found in your kitchen. Many quality cooking oils are pressed from natural plants and seeds, and...
Protecting the Skin’s Microbiome
The human body hosts from 2 – 6 pounds of bacteria, meaning bacteria makes up about 1-3% of our body mass! This rich world of...
Skin Health: The Complex Factors in Hydration
We all want our skin to stay moist, healthy, youthful, and for it to protect and repair itself. In order for skin to be healthy,...
Anti-Pollution Skin Care: Is it a Real Concern?
Perhaps you’ve seen new skincare products on the shelf marked “anti-pollution.” They’re appearing in both high-end designer lines and natural skincare brands. Is pollution a...
Zero Waste Personal Care Products
If you’re like most people, your bathroom is full of disposable plastic bottles, tubes, and applicators full of personal care and wellness products. But plastic...