When it comes to what we eat, many people are mindful of what they put in their bodies. When it comes to what people put on their skin, they are often less health conscious. Skincare is a huge part of your overall health, and paying attention to what products you use changes the whole skin game.   Skincare has gotten very confusing. Every line preaches that they are the best, making it difficult to decide which products are right for you. When it comes to what products to look for, take a closer look at the ingredients in the skincare product. You […]

Plenty of major changes occur and our lives often get busier once school is back in session. We often take on more difficult work projects during this time of year, as well as start preparing for the hectic holiday season. Aside from the days becoming shorter and leaves turning orange and red, our skin also goes through a transition. It’s difficult for the skin to adjust to the colder, drier weather along with the indoor heating that can strip even more moisture away. Not to mention, your complexion will often still be recovering from all of the sun exposure you […]

The changeover from winter to spring to summer often leaves many people with a worn-out-looking, blotchy complexion as the humidity increases, temperatures go up, and we make other lifestyle changes that forces our skin to adapt to new conditions. People can often have inflamed acne flare-ups when the seasons change suddenly and rapidly. More water is lost from the skin during warmer months, resulting in irritation and dryness, but the skin also increases its production of sweat and oil, causing acne breakouts to be more likely when you’re exposed to hotter, sunnier weather. Additionally, increased sun exposure may cause hyperpigmentation […]

Anyone who’s experienced a painful sunburn knows that excessive sun exposure can be harmful. What many people don’t realize is that passive sun exposure can injure the skin, too, even if you don’t burn. In fact, cumulative UV damage is the leading cause of skin aging, a process known as photoaging. Sun exposure causes more wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots than smoking and pollution combined, accounting for up to 90% of the visible signs of aging.  In 2017, scientific research revealed that frequently uncovered areas of the body, like the face, show much higher levels of DKN2A (a genetic indicator […]