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 rea...

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 it turns...

In many industries, the best brands are the ones you’ve heard about and revered for years. Everyone knows the top fashion designers and furniture brands that make the most long-lasting products, so in general, if you see a product from a brand you’ve never heard of, you assume it’s lower quality.The skin care world is different. The most well-known household names are usually drug store brands. People don’t generally talk about their skin care pr...

You’ve seen it spread across the glossy pages of magazines and listened to your friends gush about it at Sunday brunch. But do you really know much about retinol and how to use it? Do you know what it does? Or how to apply it? While retinol is thriving in the beauty world for its impressive anti-aging effects, not everyone knows where to start with it. But don’t worry, that’s where we come in to help. We’re here to teach you all abo...