Dreading the effects of summer sweats and cold, winter wind on your skin? Protecting your complexion is simple when you know what it needs. We often think of a skincare routine as being a one-size-fits-all scenario. If it works now, it will work forever, right? We wish. The reality is a little more complicated. Just like your wardrobe changes with the seasons, so too should your skincare routine. The environment around you significantly impacts your skin’s needs, meaning that products and practices that work in winter may not have the same effects in summer. Especially if you live in a climate where you experience four distinct seasons. HOW SKIN CHANGES WITH THE SEASONS Your skin is a dynamic organ that...
Miss that youthful glow of your 20s? Ceramides are what you’re really missing. Here’s the most effective way to boost ceramide production and get your glow back.
If you think there’s no cure for the breakout blues, think again. Probiotics are the heroes you’ve been waiting for. You’ve got an important job interview coming up (or a big date) you’ve been looking forward to all week. You wake up the morning of and head to the bathroom. While brushing your teeth, you zoom in closer toward the mirror. Your eyes focus on a bright red spot rearing its unwelcome head. Your stomach turns…why now? Whether it’s creeping up from the crevice of your nostril, making a mountain in the middle of your chin, or staking its claim on the center of your forehead, we’ve all been there. And it’s not pretty. Acne, quite frankly, sucks. But thanks...
Sun exposure is a tricky thing: our bodies need it to function, but too much of it can cause serious side effects. Learn how probiotics can help protect your body’s largest organ. It’s summertime, and that means tank tops, summer dresses, and swimsuit season! It also means that whether we seek it out or not, our skin is exposed to lots of sun since we tend to spend more time outdoors. At this point, the risks of too much sun have been drilled into our heads. But did you know that probiotics can help bolster your skin's protective abilities? But first, a PSA. Pushing your skin beyond its limits can cause not only discomfort, but often much bigger problems down...
One product to rule them all. Learn how lactic acid can bring your dull skin back to life. If you understand a thing or two about how the microbiome functions, then you already know that the less intervention we have with its natural process, the better. And nowhere is that statement more true than when it comes to harsh exfoliators. Whether it’s an overpowered chemical peel or a grainy rub, these types of exfoliators can often do more harm than good. The immediate effects can leave your skin feeling fresh and renewed but after time, signs of discomfort and irritation can appear. But there is a solution…and it’s lactic acid to the rescue! What is Lactic Acid? Lactic acid...
