Our skin is a reflection of our overall health, which is why glowing, beautiful skin often results from proper care, hydration and eating a nutrient-dense diet. On the other hand, skin ridden with whiteheads, blackheads and other types of pimples can indicate oxidative damage, poor nutrition and hormonal imbalances — making it all the more important
Thinking of visiting your dermatologist for a chemical peel? Then you’re probably wondering if there’s actually any evidence that a chemical peels is good for your skin, or if peels are really just a waste of money and a bunch of hype. Starting in the mid 1990s, chemical peels were one of the most common
The chilly season is not your skin’s best friend; one look at dull, flakey skin proves this point, but what would you say if we told you that winter no longer has to be your skin’s enemy? Would you embrace all the season has to offer and possibly get outdoors more to take in all
Neem oil is a naturally occurring pesticide found in seeds from the neem tree. It is yellow-to-brown and has a bitter taste and a garlic-like smell. While it doesn’t sound very attractive, neem seed oil can be very beneficial by providing an all-natural pesticide that controls both pests and diseases. Loaded with nutrients, neem oil is
Are you familiar with the exotic African oil whose popularity skyrocketed in the past decade with nearly 20 million U.S. dollars spent on it for cosmetic product manufacturing? It’s marula oil … and its demand in the beauty realm is for good reason. What are the benefits of marula oil? For starters, it’s known for
It’s hard to suggest anything over coconut oil for skin, but rosehip oil — also known as rosehip seed oil — is running a close race with coconut oil when it comes to its benefits for the skin. Rose hips were a remedy used by the ancient Egyptians, Mayans and Native Americans all because of
Looking for a non-invasive way to tackle multiple skin issues at once, such as roughness, dullness, breakouts and fine lines? Then you might consider trying dermaplaning, a trendy skin care treatment that involves “shaving the face” in order to promote skin cell turnover. What is dermaplaning exactly, and is effective and safe? As explained more
Jojoba oil (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is the liquid that comes from the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) plant, which is a shrub native to southern Arizona, southern California and northwestern Mexico. Although called an oil, it’s actually a liquid plant wax and has been used in folk medicine for a number of ailments. Native Americans use jojoba oil for treating sores and bruises.
For a long time, “oil” was a bad word when it came to our skin, but now the use of beneficial oils has gone very mainstream. And for good reason too! Squalane oil is one of the many skin-boosting oils, and it’s typically recommended for all skin types. Squalene is actually already present in our
Rose water has been used for centuries in natural skincare and beauty products, perfumes, household cleansers and even in cooking. According to dermatologists, due to its natural antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory abilities, rose water can make a valuable contribution to your skincare and beauty routine. For example, according to a 2017 systematic review published in
