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Spirulina Extract - Could Algae be Good for Your Skin?

Spirulina Extract - Could Algae be Good for Your Skin?

Spirulina algae has been used as a healing superfood for centuries now, and with its high nutritional value, there is no doubt it will continue to be popular as blue-green algae is a powerful source of vitamins and minerals to benefit every part of the human body – including the skin! 
Chemical vs. Mineral Sunscreen -- Which formulas are safest for your skin?

Chemical vs. Mineral Sunscreen -- Which formulas are safest for your skin?

A recent clinical trial found that some of the active ingredients in sunscreen are absorbed into the body and into the bloodstream (rather than sitting on the surface of the skin, as previously believed). Read this to find about which formulas are safest for your skin!
Beauty Cheat Sheet: Black Seed Oil

Beauty Cheat Sheet: Black Seed Oil

Botanically known as Nigella Sativa, the black seed has been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years. Also known as black cumin seed oil or kalonji oil, black seed oil contains over 100 vitamins and minerals and is said to offer a range of health benefits. Read this to find out how this ancient ingredient can improve your skin and help treat eczema. 
A wooden body brush beside a towel, candles and a bottle.

Dry Brushing & Massage for Cellulite: Evidence and Limits

What dry brushing and massage may do for skin feel, and why lasting cellulite-removal claims exceed the evidence.


Topical Collagen for Skin: Benefits, Penetration & Limits

Topical Collagen for Skin: Benefits, Penetration & Limits

Separate the moisturizing role of collagen in creams from dermal collagen, oral supplements and injectable products, with realistic expectations for skin.

Symmetrical pigment swatches with sunscreen and sun-protection elements

Melasma: Causes, Prevention & Evidence-Based Care

A careful guide to melasma triggers, sun and visible-light protection, cosmetic support and when to seek dermatologist care.
Gel, cream, oil and lotion textures in separate glass dishes.

Niacinamide for the Skin Barrier: Benefits & How to Use It

Learn how niacinamide relates to barrier lipids, when a moisturizer may be enough, and why a stronger vitamin B3 serum is not always better.

Anti-Aging Skincare for Men: 7 Things You Didn't Know

Anti-Aging Skincare for Men: 7 Things You Didn't Know

Women have had a head start when it comes to understanding skin care terminology, techniques, and products, thanks to centuries of marketing. Men's skin and anti-aging concerns are now being addressed as more guys are becoming conscious of caring for and protecting their skin, too. Learn what makes men's skin different and how to best take care of it.

Beeswax for Skin: Uses, Evidence & Allergy Considerations

Beeswax for Skin: Uses, Evidence & Allergy Considerations

Beeswax mainly gives balms structure and helps reduce moisture loss. Learn what evidence supports, which claims are unproven, and how to use it safely.
THE KISS-ME-NOW FLOWER: PERFECT LIP CARE INGREDIENT

Be Totally Kissable with the Kiss-Me-Quick Flower

If your beauty goals include glowing skin and kissable lips, then Kiss-Me-Quick flower (Portulaca pilosa) extract is an ingredient that you'll want to know about! The extract from the Kiss-Me-Quick flower can reduce the skin’s inflammation, encourage cell repair, and rejuvenate the skin and lips!
A Look at How Your Diet Affects Your Skin

A Look at How Your Diet Affects Your Skin

It's no secret that what you eat has a direct effect on your overall health, but what about your skin? Read this to learn about how your diet can affect your skin both positively and negatively. 
HEMP (CANNABIS SATIVA) SEED OIL BENEFITS FOR BEAUTY

Going Green: Hemp Seed Oil Benefits for Beauty

From softening to moisturizing, soothing irritations to promoting renewal, plumping skin to helping protect it - there's no end to the hemp seed oil benefits for beauty and health!


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