Believe it or not, sunscreen is beneficial all year round. Whether you’re out on the beach enjoying the summer sun or working next to a window on a cloudy winter day, harmful UV rays are always present. Your first step after finding out you need to protect your skin from the sun on a daily basis is to choose the right product. But with so many different types of sunscreens out there, how do you know which one to choose? Let’s narrow it dow...

Food is such a unique part of our lives. Sure, it’s an essential fuel that our bodies need, but it’s come to mean a lot more to many people too. It can serve as a reason to gather with people we love or a little slice of joy in our day. Don’t tell me that the smell of certain dishes like a Thanksgiving turkey or your grandma’s legendary mac and cheese doesn’t bring up a flood of memories. As we all know, the food we eat also affects near...

For as much time as most of us spend on our facial skin (critiquing it, finding ways to make it look younger, investing time in it each day with our skincare routines), we all but ignore our skin everywhere else. That is, we ignore it until a problem pops up that we can’t overlook. For all too many of us, that problem is body acne.You’ve probably heard the term “bacne,” but truth be told, pimples can pop up anywhere on your body, and they’re neve...

Caring for your skin is essential, yet many do not know where to begin. The sound of a skin care routine sounds far-fetched, and the idea of putting one together seems impossible. But it does not have to be so complicated. A good starting point is determining where you could use the most healing, softening, or firming. Some individuals’ skin care routines feature numerous products, from body polishes to facial toners, lip masks, and antioxid...

It’s peak summertime which means it’s the perfect time of year for strappy sundresses, short-sleeved tops, and lounging out on the beach in your favorite bathing suit. While you may not have the time to stretch out in the sun for hours to develop a natural glowing tan, thankfully, faking it is easier than ever. Plus, spending too much time tanning in the sun doesn’t do our skin any favors in the long run (hello, premature aging!)No longer d...