You may have noticed the trending skincare ingredient salicylic acid hitting the beauty limelight. The super-ingredient is best known for its exfoliating and bacteria-fighting qualities and is used to combat stubborn acne lesions and blackheads. Salicylic acid is one of acne’s top enemies. Apply it to your skin the second you see a zit forming, and most mornings you’ll see a pimple that’s dried up and a whole lot less noticeable. I...

Who doesn’t love fall? It’s a season of coziness and warm sweaters but without the harsh cold of winter. We get the joy of multiple holidays but those holidays aren’t as rough on the budget as Christmas and Hanukkah. It’s basically the best of all worlds, except for one pesky thing: dry skin. The moment the temps start to drop in the fall, it seems like every drop of moisture in my skin packs its bags and jumps ship to spend the cool mon...

You’ve woken up from a deep slumber only to discover a cluster of angry red zits sitting on your cheek. Why have they developed there? What does it all mean? Whether it’s one pimple every now or then or regular breakouts, most of us have had to deal with the battle of the spots. While these blemishes may not always be noticeable to others, it’s easy to feel insecure if our skin isn’t looking its best. Ever wondered if it’s just a coinciden...

When you think of green tea, you probably think, “Oh yeah, that’s that drink healthy people pretend is just like coffee.” While there isn’t a soul in the world who could make me give up my precious coffee, I’ve been finding out more and more that green tea has more applications than I thought. And, even better, you don’t even have to drink the tea to take advantage of its mystical powers. Green tea is actually a powerful ingredient...

It’s time to introduce another of our favorite brands, and this week we’re shining the limelight on French skincare brand La Roche-Posay. The secret ingredient of La Roche-Posay’s ingredients is the soothing thermal spring water found in every product. We’ll go over what makes the antioxidant so special, along with tons more info about the brand and how it came to be. Then, we’ll cover some of our top picks from La Roche-Posay’s in...