Your three most common skin care questions, answered

Skin care can feel all at once straightforward and confusing. Washing your face isn’t all that convoluted…until you wonder how often you should wash it, and what kind of cleanser you should use. Breakouts are a fact of life, but what about when you start wondering if you could avoid them altogether? You’re not alone in your skin care questions. For every skin-related concern you … Continue reading Your three most common skin care questions, answered

Why washing your face is still important

Yes, you still need to wash your face. No, we haven’t come up with a better way of cleaning your skin. Yes, you can keep reading to learn why it’s really, really important that you wash your face every morning and evening. But, do I really need to wash my face before bed? Your skin (especially your face) is literally bombarded by dirt and environmental … Continue reading Why washing your face is still important

How Massage Reduces Stress

Once thought to be an indulgence only reserved for the privileged, massage has become more common for the average person thanks to research showing its many health benefits. Now treated as a part of a comprehensive integrated medicine plan, massage is commonly used to help treat a variety of issues, including: Muscle pain and tension Poor circulation High blood pressure and elevated heart rate Poor … Continue reading How Massage Reduces Stress

How to Shop Skin Care for Others

As the holidays quickly approach, you may be trying to navigate the busy beauty industry in order to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones! If you’re wondering how to shop skin care for others, here’s a quick and easy guide for finding a gift they’ll love. Consider their skin typeThe first—and perhaps most important—consideration for buying beauty products as a gift is to … Continue reading How to Shop Skin Care for Others

What Happens if I Don’t Wash My Face?

You hear the same skin care tips over and over again: Don’t use harsh ingredients. Do moisturize skin while it’s still damp. Don’t forget your SPF. Do wash your face every morning and evening. But, what if you just…didn’t? If you’ve ever wondered what your skin would do if you didn’t wash your face every day, but you’ve never actually wanted to risk the results, … Continue reading What Happens if I Don’t Wash My Face?

How to Get Radiant Summer Skin

Everyone wants a gorgeous summery glow, but not everyone knows how to get it. If you’re wondering how to make your skin more radiant, look no further than these tips for how to get radiant summer skin—no matter what time of year it is! These simple skin care tips are good for both your face and your body. Some of them will sound familiar, but … Continue reading How to Get Radiant Summer Skin

How Fermented Skin Care Turns Back the Clock

Kimchi. Wine. Kombucha. Kiefer. T’else. What do all these things have in common? Fermentation. Fermentation has been used for thousands of years to unlock the nutrient properties of food, drinks, and herbs in order to make them more available to the body. Fermentation involves adding microorganisms (aka bacteria) to the food or drink of choice in order to release enzymes which break down the ingredients … Continue reading How Fermented Skin Care Turns Back the Clock

Could Your Diet be Causing Your Skin Issues?

Whole body health. You are what you eat, and what you eat impacts your entire system—including your skin. If you’re dealing with ongoing skin issues, it may be time to look at what you’re consuming, and how it might be affecting the health of your skin. Some links between your diet and your skin are obvious. Drinking enough water helps to keep your skin hydrated, … Continue reading Could Your Diet be Causing Your Skin Issues?

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Sun Damage Without Sunburn

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to refresh everyone’s memories on proper sun care and signs of sun damage. Many people rely on sunburn to be their only indication of sun damage, but did you know that many forms of sun damage can occur without sunburn ever appearing? Not only that, but sunburn doesn’t fully show itself for 24 to 72 hours after … Continue reading Sun Damage Without Sunburn

What is Exfoliation, Anyway?

When it comes to skin care tips, exfoliation is always one of them. One article may remind you to exfoliate before you shave, while another suggests skin care exfoliation as a way to reduce rough skin texture on your face. The advice is all fine and dandy, but what is exfoliation, anyway? And why is it so helpful for so many skin concerns? That’s what … Continue reading What is Exfoliation, Anyway?