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...
Learn more about ingredients and qualities of various skin care products so that you can make better choices for your own unique skin profile.
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...
Supplements for Skin Health: Do They Work?
The best source of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients is a healthy diet full of fresh, whole foods like whole grains, fruits and vegetables....
Hand Care When Your Skin Hurts
Chances are you take great care of your face since it is the focal point of your appearance and first impression when you meet people....
Spa and Facial Masks: Do They Really Help?
Whether you enjoy a facial mask at a spa, or give yourself one at home with one of the many mask products on the market,...
Non-Chemical Sunscreens
Summer is coming, which means it’s time to restock on sunscreen. As with all topical skin care products, the ingredients in your sunscreen count! Unfortunately,...
When NOT to use Petroleum Jelly
For generations, petroleum jellies and salves have held a hallowed space in many medicine chests. Perhaps your grandparents used it for a dozen skin care...