Still searching for that "just right" AHA that's going to brighten your skin without irritating your delicate skin? Mandelic acid may be the answer for you. Like lactobionic acid, this almond-derived alpha hydroxy acid is perfect for people who want the results without the redness and inflammation. What Makes Mandelic [...]
If you have sensitive skin, you understand the struggle to find products that are strong enough to be effective, yet gentle enough to avoid irritation. If you live with acne, dullness, or dryness, this can be particularly frustrating. Many skin products made for delicate complexions dilute the active ingredients, reducing [...]
When you're experiencing hyperpigmentation, it's because your body has produced too much melanin. It can happen for any number of reasons, from fluctuations in your hormones, acne scarring and sun exposure. If you're tired of layering on foundation and caking concealer to hide an uneven complexion, it's time to look [...]
If it feels like you've tried every serum, supplement, and cream to help reverse the signs of aging, it can be frustrating when you're still not seeing results. Before you throw in the towel and succumb to the signs of aging, give polypeptides a try. Peptides have been shown to [...]
Bruises are an inevitable part of daily life. Whether it's caused by bumping into a table during a late night bathroom break or taking a ball to the shin at your little one's soccer practice, these unsightly purple contusions can be a cause for distress when you want to show [...]
With age comes wisdom, along with a whole slew of new skin issues to contend with. Along with a loss of collagen and elastin, both of which help your skin maintain its youthful bounce, you also have to deal with a slowdown in cell regeneration. Every 30 days or so, [...]
It's almost certain that you've heard of retinol, but have you heard of tretinoin? Sold under the brand name "Retin-A," tretinoin was the first retinoid available on the market. When it appeared in 1962, it was used to treat acne, but users soon noticed that their fine lines and wrinkles [...]
It's hard not to feel a little guilty when we indulge our sweet tooth. After all, the saying goes "A moment on your lips is forever on your hips." As if that wasn't enough to make you reconsider grabbing a pastry with your morning coffee, studies have shown that sugars [...]
With every life stage comes new experiences... From learning to ride your bike as a toddler to watching your grandchildren graduate from high school. Our lives are in constant motion, and with it come fluctuations in your hormones. What are Hormones, Anyways? These chemical messengers are constantly at work in [...]
America's most popular gourd is synonymous with chilly weather, spooky nights, and the arrival of the holiday season. From lattes to candles, we fall in love with all things pumpkin from October to December. But pumpkins are good for so much more than carving into jack-o-lanterns and decorating our porches! [...]
