We all know that moisturizing is essential for healthy and hydrated skin. There are a plethora of different types of moisturizers on the market, from heavy, thick creams to lightweight lotions packed with SPF to protect our skin from the sun. We expect our moisturizers to do a lot for us, including brightening, mattifying, plumping, smoothing, and tightening the skin.But while we expect a lot from our creams, when it comes to choosing two differe...

If you’re battling with stress, anxiety, or another mental health disorder, you may assume that you’ll just notice a difference in how you feel. But did you know that your mental health affects your skin in various ways too? Depending on how severe your stress or anxiety is, you may develop a persistent skin rash, or parts of your skin may even lose color. On top of feeling awful, developing skin issues due to stress or anxiety can easily fe...

Nowadays, beauty oils are everywhere. They’re spread across the pages of glossy magazines, and they pop up everywhere on our Instagram feeds. There’s a good reason why though, and that’s because beauty oils are worth all the hype. While using a beauty oil means adding another step to your skincare routine (how many do we need?), it’s worth the extra minute or so. We promise. Our body produces oil naturally, but as we grow older that produc...

In the era of COVID-19, masks are the name of the game. We all know they’re a powerful way to stop the virus living among us in its tracks. As much as you may appreciate that, though, these masks aren’t always besties with your skin. Obviously, COVID-19 is a higher-priority than a few breakouts and some skin irritation. Settle in, though, because here’s the great news: you don’t have to choose between a healthy community and beautiful sk...

When you want to look younger, chances are that your attention goes to one place: your face. I’m guilty of it too. I’ll spend all kinds of time and money refreshing my face and loving my look, and then I’ll catch sight of the backs of my hands and say, “How did I get my grandma’s hands?” Our hands actually age more quickly than most areas of the body, and for multiple reasons. First, the skin on the hands is far thinner than the skin on...