Real talk: finding your ideal skin care routine is hard. There are so many options out there, and how do you know if your skin is living its best life with your current product lineup or whether it could be better? To make matters worse, it’s all a moving target. Your skin’s composition can change with age, with hormone shifts, with changes to the stress in your life, and so on. A routine that worked great last year could suddenly start t...

The chemical peel: one of the most popular, effective, and versatile ways to take a few years off your skin and get an overall brighter, more refreshed look. They come with a wide variety of specialties and strength levels, and if you get your peel from an experienced pro, they can tailor it to fit your specific skin care goals. Did you know that you can sabotage your results if you don’t manage your aftercare correctly, though? Hig...

Many of us know pH from testing our water or learning about different types of foods. Our skin also has a pH, and it plays a major role in our skin’s health and appearance. But what exactly is pH in relation to our skin, and how do you restore your skin’s optimal pH balance? We’ll break it down in our guide to understanding skin pH: how to restore your skin’s pH balance.pH and Its Effect on Our SkinIn layman’s terms, our skin’s pH refers to how a...

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...

When we think of probiotics, we often think of eating the right foods or taking supplements to maintain a healthy digestive system. But did you know that probiotics significantly impact the skin’s health and overall appearance?The notion of applying topical products to the skin featuring probiotics is emerging to improve the health of your complexion. Like the capsules you swallow to satisfy your stomach, probiotics can deliver biome-balancing be...