Actibiome and how it can improve your skin
What if we told you that your skin is home to billions of microorganisms right now — bacteria, fungi, and viruses — and that it's actually a good...
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The benefits of vitamin C
The ABC of Vitamin C Vitamin C, scientifically known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin renowned for its antioxidant properties. Found ab...
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How makeup affects your skin
Is makeup harmful to the skin? 20,000. That's how many pores the average adult has on their face. It's, therefore, not difficult to understand why ...
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Your skin versus spring allergies
Plants are growing, flowers are blooming. As many of us feel tempted to open up our windows and seek outside to enjoy the emerging bird chirping an...
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Caring for sensitive skin: Dos & don'ts
Sensitive skin can, at times, be unpredictable and challenging to deal with. However, it's no curse. Caring adequately for your skin begins and end...
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How berries can benefit your skin
Cloudberry These yellow, captivating berries hold numerous benefits that can help improve our skin, partially thanks to their nutritious content of...
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How to store your skincare to maximize its benefits
The ideal storage conditions Don’t let unfortunate placement affect the efficacy of your products. One of the most crucial factors in preserving yo...
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How skin tools can elevate your routine
Their equal benefits Gua sha It’s a renowned practice that dates all the way back to ancient China. Still, gua sha retain its position on the world...
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Switching to natural skincare: What to know
The detox phase There’s something simply magical about receiving a new skincare product and dreaming of the results it’ll bring to your complexion....
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Rosacea and perioral dermatitis: A deep dive Into the skin
Flushing, rashes, bumps, and impurities. Rosacea and perioral dermatitis are two distinct skin conditions with similar symptoms that can be painful...
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Opening up about your skin's pores
Pores – they're a tiny but crucial part of our skin's anatomy. While they may seem insignificant, these small openings play a pivotal role in the h...
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What ages your skin... Besides aging?
While skin aging is both beautiful and inevitable, we'd prefer for it to happen due to its main, natural reason: aging. But did you know that vario...
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Retinoids 101: What are they and how do they work
The term retinoid refers to a class of molecules that include vitamin A (retinol) and both its natural and synthetic derivatives. Navigating the wo...
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The power of antioxidants in skincare: The secrets to radiant skin
The marvels of antioxidants Antioxidants are a diverse group of molecules that play a crucial role in protecting our cells, including those on the ...
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Multipurpose skincare: Extend the benefits of your products
Nourishing Body Oil: A body oil and hair mask in one Just like we strive to solely enrich our complexion with natural, effective, and above all sa...
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Skincare switch-up season by season
Winter skincare routine: repair Winter climate can be very damaging to the skin, and especially harsh wind and cold temperatures can dry it out a...
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Hydration 101: Moisturizers versus emollients
The skin barrier and TEWL Skincare moisturizers are formulated to maintain the skin barrier’s functionality. The stratum corneum, A.K.A. the oute...
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The reign of cleanical skincare
Uncompromising, result-oriented, safe Though numerous consumers believe that whatever beauty product they reach for will only do their skin good,...
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Skin impurities: From cause to treatment
What causes skin impurities? Before we delve into the best products to improve acne-prone skin, let’s start with some scientific background behind...
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AM versus PM: Your ideal routine
We love skincare that can be used wherever, whenever – but the truth is that the best results happen when you take your skin's natural processes in...
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The breakdown of breakouts: Dos & don'ts
While most of us have experienced waking up with an unfortunate blemish here and there, dealing with seemingly unmanageable breakouts can be a dail...
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Hyperpigmentation: From cause to treatment
As we are getting to the end of summer, one of the most chatted topics is hyperpigmentation. Although it doesn't sound very comforting, experiencin...
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Different types of sunscreen
Chemical versus physical SPF - all you need to know There exist two types of sun filters: Chemical and physical. Though they both effectively prot...
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Debunking common sunscreen myths
#1 Myth: If I don't see the sun, my skin won't feel it either If you find yourself peeking out the window on a cloudy day, sunscreen probably won’...
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The dangers of overexposure to the sun
The risks behind the tan The damaging effects of too much sun exposure are well-documented. However, many seem to falsely believe that if the dama...
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How to calm sensitive skin
A rough texture, dry feel, and tendency to redness and irritations. Sensitive skin can react in various ways, which is why this skin type calls for...
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Percentages in skincare: Everything you need to know
So, is a product necessarily better, if the ingredient percentage is higher? Do the same rules count for your face and body? And can enriching ingr...
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How to get sun-kissed skin no matter the season
Why self-tan There’re several reasons why people turn to self-tanners. Besides providing your skin with a glowy surface, a tan can effectively min...
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Skin purging and why it’s actually a good thing
Why do I experience skin purging? Skin purging can show up in a variety of ways, but most commonly, it makes itself apparent through pimples, flare...
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Cream versus oil – everything you need to know
Can I use both a cream and a facial oil? Yes, you most certainly can – and there’re actually lots of reasons why it’s a great idea to do so, too. T...
