Volume loss of your skin can be attributed to different factors. However, the major ones are aging and sun damage. As we age, we naturally lose collagen and elastin in our skin, leading to a less supple look. This process is normal part of life, but it doesn’t always look good. Those who spend a […]
While there are many tiered and multi-stepped skincare routines out there, experts agree that a basic skincare routine at most should have three steps. The rest is considered optional. That means certain products can be categorized, whether or not they should be considered essential in your basic routine or not. Here are some categories and […]
There’s really no way to sugarcoat it but takes a while for you to start seeing results from skincare products. There are products that you can apply to give you a temporary boost for your appearance like eye creams to help with puffiness, or moisturizers to treat flaky skin, but it will take weeks for […]
The summer travel season is officially upon us. Many people will be going on summer trips and vacations in the next couple of weeks. 75% of Americans are planning to travel this season, which is much higher than last year now that the pandemic might finally be behind us. However we all know that travel […]
What Are Microplastics?Microplastics are any solid plastic particle that is 5mm or less in size and is intended to exfoliate or cleanse your face or body. Think scrubbing agents found in facial washes or soaps, or thickening agents in cosmetics. They were everywhere in skincare products. At one point, up to 90% of certain products’ […]
DIY skincare has started to gain a lot of traction at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with it came a lot of misinformation. It’s only normal that people would want a glowing complexion and great skin, and it’s also understandable to try out remedies at home first before going to a dermatologist to […]
Our scalp can be just as sensitive as the rest of our skin, if not even more sensitive. There’s a reason we use a different type of product to clean it instead of using the same ones that we do use for the rest of our body. In recent years, many skincare experts have become […]
There has been an uptick in skincare trends in recent years due to the increased popularity of self-care. It can be overwhelming as to what products you should be using, how you should be using them, and what other methods you should be utilizing. Remember that when you’re feeling overwhelmed, there are always tried and […]
Being active has become an integral part of modern lifestyle. Americans reportedly spend 40 minutes a day being active, whether it be exercise or sports. A huge benefit to the skin include lowering stress levels, meaning lower cortisol and lesser chance of inflammation. Another one is that sweat exudes the harmful bacteria that’s inside your […]
There are three types of ingredients you should be on the lookout for when reading the ingredient list of a skincare product you’re planning to use, because certain chemicals that fall in these types have been listed as the culprits for contact dermatitis. The AAD actually lists over 15,000 substances that can cause contact dermatitis. […]
