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Many of us enjoy the effects of a good glass of wine or two. The fact that vino is chock full of antioxidants is an added bonus. But other grape-derived ingredients are giving wine a run for its money, at least when it comes to skincare. Introducing grapeseed oil, an all-natural product extracted from grape seeds after they’ve been pressed to produce wine. While grapeseed has been a much-loved ingredient in the wellness space for some ti...

Most of us have battled acne at some point in our lifetime, whether it’s been the few odd breakouts or deep, angry cysts. In fact, acne affects around 50 million Americans each year . Acne can be stubborn and persistent, making a huge impact on your mental wellbeing. Fortunately, plenty of treatments, including over-the-counter formulas, prescription products, and dermatological procedures, can help clear your skin. But with s...

Let’s face it: every skin care blog tells you to check the ingredients on your products before you buy them, but unless you have specialized training in skin care, you probably can’t make heads or tails of any of those ingredients. How do you know if there are productive ingredients or irritating ingredients in a product if you don’t recognize any of the ingredients? That’s why I’m here: to help you learn more about those words that mi...

Over the past year or so, the trending skincare ingredient niacinamide has cropped up everywhere, from beauty magazines to the bottles of lotions and potions sold in stores. There’s a good reason why. Niacinamide is largely considered a holy-grail treatment for many common skin issues, such as premature aging, dull skin, and acne. The ingredient is known to brighten and smooth skin, calm redness and inflammation, reduce hyperpigmentat...

If you’re a fan of retinol, the powerful ingredient that works to reduce acne while simultaneously treating premature aging, you may have heard of its milder sister, bakuchiol. What many people question is whether they can use the two ingredients together. The answer is yes, they can. In fact, research shows that the two ingredients can work effectively together. The reason why? Bakuchiol’s potent but calming and stabilizing propert...