Fall is the best time to revitalize and renew your skin after a hot sticky summer. If you live someplace that’s warm all year round, consider yourself lucky. Those who live in places with yearly winter weather have to contend with dry air, bone-chilling cold, freezing wind, and more.
Read on to discover a few skin-revitalizing tips that can help serve as a basis for your own personal fall skincare routine.
The ongoing research in the world of skincare has benefited the world in many ways. An ingredient that is only proving to be more beneficial as research is conducted on is called Niacinamide, and it's already taking over the world of skincare. It is found in many of our daily foods such as meat, fish, eggs, and cereal. This element serves as a basic need to the human body as Niacinamide is required for the functions of sugars and fats and is needed to maintain healthy cells all around.
Retinol has been used in skincare products for years. It’s derived from Vitamin A, and it contains properties that are suitable for the skin. It’s known to help with aging, acne breakouts and sun damage on the skin; however, it also leaves the skin with dryness and irritation. Some experts believe that it may also make our skin more sensitive to the sun, which sounds like a nightmare to everyone that consciously takes care of their skin.
Thankfully, there is now a new plant-based alternative to retinol that is richer in its properties and does not leave the skin dry or irritated at all. Known by the name of Bakuchiol, it is perfect for sensitive skin and works on all skin types.
There’s nothing better than giving yourself some much-needed TLC. We have all had those days where we race home to kick back and unwind from our busy schedules. But what does your decompression regimen look like? Some of us watch TV, do the dishes, start a load of laundry, or read a book. But when that doesn’t get the job done, it may be the time to incorporate some self-care and spoil yourself with a DIY spa day! You don’t need to spend lots of money or time hiring a professional when you can make the most of your resources in the comfort of your own home. Continue reading for 4 tips and tricks to have the successful DIY Spa Day that you so desperately need and deserve!
At certain levels, humidity can do wonders for dry skin. As a matter of fact, people with certain skin conditions, such as severe eczema, sometimes move to more humid climates for this very reason. Unfortunately, too much humidity can turn your dry complexion into one that’s sweaty, shiny, and prone to breakouts.
The reason your skin type can change with climate is because sweat and oils tend to stay on your skin longer when there’s a lot of moisture in the air. As such, if you plan on heading somewhere known for warmth and humidity, you may need to switch up your skincare routine slightly. Continue reading for tips on how you can avoid weather-related skin problems.
In Korea, cosmetics have always been associated with making your skin good, and then glorifying it for the world to see. Having natural, healthy, soft skin has always been considered to be the most beautiful presentation because it represents traits that are important to Korean culture, such as modesty and prudence.
Brazilian beauty isn’t all that different from Korean standards. Cleanliness is a must, including well-manicured nails, depilating any body parts that may be exposed and glowing skin. When it comes to skincare, Brazilian beauty treatments are of extremely high quality. They often include ingredients found in super fruits located in the Brazilian Amazon. Particularly the maracuja and guarana fruits.
Both Korean and Brazilian beauty standards and practices incorporate similar ingredients in an effort to reach a similar result: clear, fresh, beautiful skin. One of the most popular ingredients you’ll find in both types of products is hyaluronic acid.
Read on to learn more about how hyaluronic acid improves your complexion and why it’s so critical to K-beauty and B-beauty standards.
Now that the warmer seasons are finally approaching, you may be more mindful about applying your SPF. But, if this an activity you rarely remember to do, it’s time to start a new and healthy habit. Sunscreen protects us from the harmful UV radiation that penetrates our skin, leading to a multitude of conditions. It’s imperative that we take preventative steps to avoid sun exposure.
There’s nothing fun about dealing with painful, irritated skin. Some people believe that dehydrated skin and dry skin are interchangeable, but they are two completely different phenomena. When you touch the surface of your skin, you may feel an oily, waxy substance produced by your body's sebaceous glands, commonly known as sebum. When you feel sebum on your skin, or a lack thereof, this is directly related to your skin type. Skin types are classified as normal skin, oily skin, dry skin, or combination skin. When you have dry skin, this means that your body isn’t producing its natural oils, which can result in uncomfortable symptoms.
Acne and skin blemishes are awful. They can even disrupt your social and professional life, and they certainly don’t do anything positive for your self-esteem. Many people consider them to be an unfortunate part of life that they just can’t do anything about - but this is only partly true. While there’s no way to fully predict when a breakout will occur, or to completely stop your skin from blemishing, there are some best practices when it comes to your skin that will reduce the severity and frequency of these occurrences. Continue reading for 5 ways to reduce unwanted acne and blemishes.
You already know that vitamin C is good for you internally. It’s present in a lot of the foods we eat, as well as many health supplements. It’s responsible for the formation of blood vessels, cartilage, muscle and collagen in bones. Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant and an important building block for skin health that helps protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that you produce naturally through metabolic processes, and are exposed to through UV light from the sun and environmental stressors such as pollution. Vitamin C has even been shown to be effective in helping skin protect and repair itself when applied topically. Continue reading to discover the 4 top benefits of vitamin C for your skin health.