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Few ingredients have taken the skincare industry by storm quite like CBD. Nowadays, CBD is everywhere: it’s in lip balms, moisturizers, masks, and even hair care products. If you’re new to CBD, you might be wondering if the ingredient is all it’s hyped up to be and whether it’s safe to use. First, let’s address exactly what CBD is. Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active ingredient in the cannabis plant. It can be derived from medical marijua...

“Read the label,” they say, “always read the label!” It’s common advice in skin care because the marketing terms on the front of a product don’t give you the full picture of what you’re putting on your skin. The problem, though, is that unless you happen to be a skin care expert already, the ingredients list on the label probably sounds like gibberish. What are all those ingredients and what are they doing for your skin? Today, let’s take a st...

If you’ve researched how to treat fine lines, breakouts, or dark spots, you’ve likely come across the skincare ingredient trending in the beauty world: retinol. If you haven’t, retinol is a must-use skincare ingredient to reverse the signs of aging and treat unwanted acne lesions and blemishes. But while retinol certainly delivers impressive effects, it has its downsides. Retinol is harsh on the skin, leading to redness and dryness....

One of the largest organs of the body is the skin. While most believe that skin is there to keep off dust and dirt but it has many other crucial purposes. The upper skin layer called the epidermis, aids in Vitamin D synthesis, sensory (touch) detection, and creates the skin tone. The lower skin called the dermis has connective tissue, blood vessels, oil and sweat glands, nerves, hair follicles, and other structures that work as a barrier for p...

Browsing the skin care aisle at your local drugstore or browsing a skin care site can feel like a flashback to vocabulary lessons in school, with all the complex words coming at you from every direction. If you don’t know what all those skin care terms mean, it just feels like an indistinguishable mess and seems like every product is no different than any other.Let me give you a hand with that! Let’s take a look at one term you’re probably...