Where do we start with the dreaded blackheads? While the appearance of blackheads is usually subtle, it’s never pleasant to see a scattering of them across your nose. Plus, it seems that every time you try to squeeze a blackhead away, there are dozens more to remove. As satisfying as it may be to pop blackheads, it isn’t an effective way to keep them at bay in the long run. As most of us know, blackheads always seem to find a way to rear the...

We’ve all been there. You can’t bring yourself to throw out that half-used and expensive face serum you bought a few years ago. Or maybe you have an old moisturizer sitting on your shelf that you can’t seem to toss. But hanging onto skincare products that have outlived their prime is doing no favors for your skin. In some circumstances, using old products can even aggravate it. The problem is that most people aren’t sure when their product...

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 in many...

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 incredible...

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...