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We’ve seen the images and videos on Instagram of women relaxing with a thick clay mask applied to the skin and cucumber slices over the eyes. The clay mask is now pretty much famous as social media’s depiction of ‘self-care’. Clay masks have rocketed in popularity in the beauty world, and nowadays, they come in all types of varieties and hues. But do clay masks really work, and how beneficial are they? Keep reading to find out.What Do...

There’s been a growing movement toward ditching complex chemical products and getting back to basics with more natural products for every aspect of life: cleaning, eating, dressing, and so on. First of all, allow me to say this: I’m all for it! Living a life with fewer artificial products and chemicals can have outstanding benefits for your health and the environment. As with any movement, though, there are some cases in which the ques...

If you’ve ever had a chemical peel, microdermabrasion, or other type of professional skin exfoliation, you know the wonders of “post-peel” skin. Once the peeling has stopped and any inflammation is gone, you’ve got skin that’s clearer, more even, and so smooth and soft that you can’t help but caress it every so often. Of course, at most med spas or dermatology clinics, you’re paying a pretty penny for that skin miracle – not to mention t...

Have you ever woken up to a host of unwanted blemishes on your face without really knowing the reason why? Most of us will experience acne at some point in our lives, whether it’s an occasional spot or two or an unpleasant breakout. But while most of us know that hormones play a huge part in whether we have acne or not, there are many other surprising ways you can develop acne. We’re here to share some of them. Keep reading to get...

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times: sun protection is the best thing you can do for your skin. But so many people have tried to get into the habit of using sunscreen each morning, only to find that their sunscreen left behind a nasty, oily residue that didn’t jive well with their makeup.  So which do you choose: saving your skin or going out without looking shiny enough to set off a metal detector? As...