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You’ve probably heard the term “clean beauty” before, but in a nutshell, it refers to personal care products that don’t put your health at risk. When you hear that definition, your first thought is probably, “Why is that an exception? Shouldn’t all cosmetic products be safe?”Apparently, not all care product manufacturers agree. Over the years, companies have added a few chemicals here and a few there to change the consistency, scent, or shelf lif...

Dark spots can develop on the face, chest, hands, or elsewhere on the body. They can be seriously annoying to deal with as they don’t usually fade on their own. For some dark spots, even our trusty concealer can’t do a good job of covering them up.So, why do some of us get dark spots? And more importantly, how we get rid of them? We’re here to spill all.What Causes Dark Spots?For the most part, dark spots result from two causes: scarring and hype...

This is a shame-free zone, and I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve blown money on plenty of things that didn’t pan out. Those $120 jeans that grew a hole after three wears. That $45 shampoo and conditioner that somehow turned my hair into straw. Let’s not even talk about the reclining couch. We’ve all been in that boat, and after watching our well-intentioned money burn a few times, it’s hard not to jump on the “cheaper is better” train. Bu...

We all know that what we eat can have a significant impact on our skin. After all, who hasn’t noticed an outbreak of zits after a week of chowing down on greasy, processed, high-in-sugar-foods? When we eat poorly, it can show up on our skin in the form of dull skin, sometimes along with other issues like acne, oiliness, dryness, or dark, panda-like under-eye circles. While it doesn’t take a genius to work out cheese-laden pizzas and s...

Most skin problems are easy to spot and identify. It doesn’t take a board-certified dermatologist to pick out a pimple or a wrinkle. Then there are issues that you can’t quite put your finger on. You know, the times when you say, “My skin just looks so ugh but I don’t know why.”Chances are that what you’re seeing is a faded or uneven skin tone. Most of us have at least some degree of inconsistency in our skin tones, but who wants to rely on daily...