Sunscreen is more than just a beauty product—it’s a vital tool in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the most serious form of this disease. Research shows that regular sunscreen use, when applied correctly, reduces the risk of melanoma of developing skin cancer, but you have to use it properly! Many people are shocked…
When we injure our skin, our body’s natural healing response is to close the wound and form new skin over it, sometimes leaving a scar. While most of the time you shouldn’t really have to “do” anything to help aid the healing process, there are some steps you can take to help the skin heal…
Summer poses some unique challenges for skin care, particularly for those with oily or acne-prone skin! The added discomfort caused by heat, humidity, and sweat, especially when combined with makeup, can be a real hindrance to your skincare goals. However, all hope is not lost! There are several steps you can take to manage oily…
How long do you wait to throw out your makeup? Six months? A year? Maybe you just use it until it runs out? Well, chances are good that you should really be swapping out your makeup before this point! As we step into Spring, it’s time to give your makeup a once-over and refresh the…
As spring and summer approach, this typically means most of us will be doing plenty of outdoor activities and getting some much needed Vitamin D. That’s great! We encourage you to get outside with your family this Spring. However, we also want to remind you to be aware of how much time you’re spending in…
November is National Eczema Awareness Month! We’ve talked about what eczema is and some treatment options for it before, but now we’re going to dive deeper into how to nourish your skin while living with eczema. To understand how to care for eczema, we first need to understand how to best care for our skin’s…
Guys, we know you typically like to keep it simple when it comes to a so-called “skincare routine.” Nevertheless, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of men prioritizing their skin health and striving for a more youthful appearance in recent years. This presents a wonderful opportunity for men to assess their skincare…
More outdoor days mean more fun in the sun and also, potentially some bites from our friends the bugs! While many of the bites we’ll experience are simply annoying, sometimes bites can cause severe itching or even spread disease. So, how do you protect against the summer bugs without ruining the fun? We recommend the…
Congratulations, you just picked up an exciting new product from the store and are about to try it for the first time! You anxiously remove the product from its shiny new packaging, open the bottle and apply some to your face… …but when you wake up in the morning? None of the magical results you…
For many people, struggling with acne can seem like a battle. It often crops up during our teenage years and accompanies us well into adulthood. Particularly in skin of color, it can leave behind hyperpigmentation, which is often more challenging to treat than the acne itself! The good news? There are a variety of over…