When Acne & Wrinkles Collide

It sounds like a cruel joke, but the number of people dealing with adult acne and the signs of aging has been on the rise lately. We know, it’s completely unfair, but luckily there are ways to get rid of acne for good in ways that don’t dry out your skin even more and worsen the lines and wrinkles you’re trying to defeat.
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Ingredient Spotlight: Vitamin C

We’re all aware of the immune system benefits of vitamin C, but what benefits does it have for your skin? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot.
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Ingredient Spotlight: Aloe Vera

You’ve just spent the day outside enjoying some sunny weather and getting your dose of vitamin D. And whoops, you might’ve gotten a little too much because now your skin is pink and tender to the touch. What’s the first thing you reach for? Your aloe vera gel or lotion, of course.
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Ingredient Spotlight: Retinol

Retinol is our all-star ingredient. Don’t get us wrong—we love LOTS of different skincare ingredients but retinol has a special place in our hearts. If you follow us regularly, you know why. And if you don’t? Hear us out about how amazing retinol truly is.
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Ingredient Spotlight: Glycolic Acid

Ah, there’s nothing more satisfying than a good facial scrub. The gritty texture, the feeling of thoroughly clearing out dirt, the baby smooth skin afterward… but sorry, we’re not talking about physical exfoliators today. A lot of people think that if there isn’t a gritty texture, it isn’t exfoliating as much as it should be. This isn’t always the case though.
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Ingredient Spotlight: Lactic Acid

You’ve likely heard of the naturally occurring form of lactic acid that’s mainly found in your muscles and red blood cells, and your body relies on it to break down carbohydrates for energy. However, lactic acid has some pretty impressive benefits for your skin, and in the skincare world we rely on a different source of lactic acid to obtain those benefits.
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Ingredient Spotlight: Hydrocortisone

The first thing that probably pops in to your head with you hear the word hydrocortisone is itchy skin. And it’s true that this ingredient is at its best when you’re dealing with skin that’s particularly itchy while healing from some sort of trauma. But while hydrocortisone might be the first thing you grab when you get a mosquito bite, it can also help reduce redness, pain, chronic skin...
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Debunking The “Chemical” Myth in Skincare

We don't like to be the bearer of bad news, but terms like "chemical-free" and "all-natural" are just marketing fluff.
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Ingredient Spotlight: Niacinamide

If it seems like niacinamide is being added to every skincare product on Earth, you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Niacinamide is certainly having a moment of popularity, and for anyone who cares about skin, this is great news.
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5 of Our Favorite Ways To Get Rid of Redness

There are countless skin conditions that could be causing redness for you. Perhaps you were born with a large birthmark that has impacted your appearance or confidence throughout life, or maybe it's redness that came from an injury that scarred you, acne, rosacea, or spider veins. Whatever the cause, can we all agree that unwanted red marks are just annoying? We've seen just about everything at...
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