Omega Fatty Acids in Skincare The Complete Guide If you’re anything like us, when you hear “omega fatty acids” you probably immediately think of a fish oil supplement, not necessarily a skincare product. But omega fatty acids are one of those unique ingredients that straddle the line between both the health and beauty worlds, with …
Kukui Nut Oil Is a Hydrating Ingredient With Lots of History If you have dry skin and love skincare, chances are, you’ve tried as many popular cleansers, exfoliators, moisturizers, and serums as you can get your hands on. While it’s always helpful to consider what’s worked well for other people with the same skin type, …
Humectants Are a Hydration Hero This Is What You Need to Know Trends come and go, but one thing that will never go out of style is healthy, glowing skin. There are different properties and ingredients that can help achieve this goal, such as humectants. A humectant is a common moisturizing agent found in beauty …
How to Stop Picking Your Face Once and for All, According to Experts when I was younger, I would pick my face. It wasn’t until around the time I was in college that I quit for good. I began seeing an aesthetician named Gohar for microdermabrasion to minimize the scars I had because of face …
How to Make a DIY Charcoal Face Mask for Every Skin Type superfood masks are one of the most popular beauty-wellness crossovers. Charcoal masks are one of the most effective complexion fixers, especially when seeing a professional for extractions isn’t feasible. When used correctly, a charcoal mask can be a veritable vacuum for clogged pores, …
How to Get Rid of Blackheads in Ears Blackheads can pop up just about anywhere—even in hard-to-reach areas like your… ears? Yes, unfortunately, blackheads can form in the delicate skin of your ear, and what causes them isn’t anything out of the ordinary. “Blackheads in the ear are just like those on the face,” says …
Here’s Why My Skincare Routine Has Been Doing More Harm Than Good Ive identified as someone with dry skin for years now. And for good reason. I have had dry skin! I built my skincare routine around this fact, packing it full of moisturizing products meant to breathe life back into my parched skin. It …
Everything You Need to Know About Using Carrier Oils for Skin Healthy oils are a panacea for skin concerns, and when used correctly, can deliver serious moisture that your skin craves. Carrier oils, or oils derived from a nut, seed, fruit, or plant, can be used alone or in conjunction with essential oils for specialized …
Bentonite Clay for Skin: Benefits and How to Use not only for pottery purposes, clay is one of those surprisingly multipurpose ingredients that actually offers a host of different benefits, skincare ones included. These days, you’re most likely to see it in purifying products geared toward oily and/or acne-prone skin, where it’s often paired with …
AHA vs BHA What’s the Difference and Why Should You Use Them If you want healthy-looking, radiant skin, exfoliating should be in your skincare repertoire. But getting rid of dead skin cells doesn’t just refer to those scrubby, gritty formulas we’ve grown accustomed to. In fact, there are two forms of exfoliating acids that can …
Avocado Oil vs Olive Oil What You Need to Know By now, going fat-free is an archaic diet mantra. We all know the difference between healthy and unhealthy fats, and that adding fat to your diet has a trove of nutritional value. But there are nuances based on chemical composition of oils that can determine …