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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...

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 only way...

You may think that all skincare is vegan. After all, what animal products are in your moisturizer or face wash? But you may be surprised at how common it is for beauty products to feature animal products. They can linger in anything from clay masks to hydrating moisturizers. They aren’t always easy to avoid, especially if you’re not aware of them. Vegan skincare means that products are created without using any ingredients derived fro...

It’s easy to consume a lot of dairy. We drink milk with our coffee, enjoy yogurt for breakfast, and where do we even start when it comes to cheese? Yet, it’s common knowledge that while dairy tastes delicious, it isn’t great for our skin. Whether our skin suffers from redness, eczema, and most commonly, acne, it seems that dairy has a lot to answer for. The current evidence that dairy plays a significant role in developing these skin...

When browsing for beauty products, you may notice that some brands champion themselves as ‘sulfate-free’. But what exactly does sulfate-free mean, and is it important that we buy products without sulfates? If you’re unsure of the term and what it means, keep reading to learn what sulfates are, how they work, if we should avoid them, and so much more.What are Sulfates? The big question is – what exactly are sulfates? Sulfates are detergen...