Teenage acne, cosmetic surgery, and one unfortunate clumsy moment all have one thing in common: The ability to leave behind a scar that can last a lifetime. While some scars are relatively small and unnoticeable, others can do serious damage to your self confidence. Despite being a sign that your [...]
Snails aren't just garden pests and fancy French fare. These slimy critters could hold the key to unlocking healthy, beautiful skin, and it's all thanks to a little evolutionary adaptation that helps them survive in harsh UV light. In the 1980s, Chilean snail farmers noted that worker's hands were soft [...]
If you're battling acne, you've probably tried every cream, ointment, and lotion available on drugstore shelves. Unfortunately, many of the products you've picked contain benzoyl peroxide. It's great for folks who deal with the occasional spots, but for those whose blemishes are a little too stubborn salicylic acid could be [...]
Freckles, liver spots, and sun spots, oh my! If you spend a lot of time outdoors, you're bound to deal with some hyperpigmentation. No matter what you call it, these unsightly splotches are nearly impossible to get rid of without chemical peels, dermabrasion, and laser therapy. But, not all hope [...]
While long, dark lashes and carefully sculpted brows have always been a sign of feminine beauty, there's been a massive resurgence in beauty products that promise to give you the doe eyes you've always envied. It comes as no surprise, as lashes and brows are fashion accessories in themselves. Brows [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
