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From cooking your vegetables to slathering it all over your hair, it seems that coconut oil can be used for anything and everything. However, how beneficial is coconut oil in skincare? While coconut oil can improve many people’s complexions, it turns out that not every skin type can handle being coated in a thick layer of comedogenic oil. Coconut oil is known for its lauric acid, which contains antimicrobial properties and is famous for fight...

For many of us, following our daily skincare and makeup routine is second nature. We have the products that we swear by but may have no idea what the formulas are made of or their impact on the planet. Earth Day 2022 takes place this Friday, 22nd April. It’s the perfect opportunity to take the time to recognize how we can make small changes in our skincare to make the world a cleaner place. Thanks to increased awareness, the beauty industry...

Cleanser. Exfoliant. Toner. Serum. Moisturizer. You probably have a full line-up of skin care products for your facial skin. After all, that’s what’s front and center. But what about that lovely body of yours? You don’t want to wait until you pull out your bathing suit for the first time of the season to look down and see blemishes, a dull complexion, and dry skin. Now’s the time to give your body skin the TLC it deserves, and we’ve got you co...

It’s amazing to think back on the fundamental truth of so many lessons we learned in elementary school and daycare. Concepts like following directions, keeping your hands to yourself, and treating others how you want to be treated are essential skills that even adults can follow to make the world a better place. And there’s another lesson that’s incredibly true too: that we’re all unique and no two people are exactly the same. That fact applie...

Tell me if this sounds familiar: your skin has an uneven redness or a constant low level of irritation, and no matter what you do, it won’t go away. You’ve tried skin masks, soothing products, you name it – your skin just can’t seem to calm down. What gives? The culprit may be a factor you’ve probably never considered before: your skin’s pH balance. Let’s get a quick lesson in pH 101 (I promise it will be more interesting than your high school...