If you’ve researched how to treat fine lines, breakouts, or dark spots, you’ve likely come across the skincare ingredient trending in the beauty world: retinol. If you haven’t, retinol is a must-use skincare ingredient to reverse the signs of aging and treat unwanted acne lesions and blemishes. But while retinol certainly delivers impressive effects, it has its downsides. Retinol is harsh on the skin, leading to redness and dryness....

The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping, and we’re welcoming chunky knits and toasty warm coats to our wardrobe. While there are many things we love about winter (fireside gatherings, winter walks, and ice-skating with friends), there are a few side effects to the season we don’t appreciate. During the colder winter months, many of us are faced with dry, itchy, and irritated skin. The drier climate and indo...

Skincare is so important no matter how old you are. When you’re in your 20s, however, establishing a healthy skincare routine is even more critical. The routine you establish now is the foundation of a routine you’ll follow for decades to come.With so many products out there, determining which you should use can be confusing. There’s no need to stress about it, as we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to taking care of your skin in your 20s. Let’s ge...

Every so often, it’s fun to bargain shop for accessories and clothes. After all, you’re only wearing them once in a while, so if the quality isn’t great and your finds don’t last long, it’s not a big deal. When it comes to your skin, it’s a whole different deal. That’s one part of your look (and your health) that you wear every day, so when you buy products to make it look its best, you need to really trust that they’ll work. The o...

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...