After a brief interlude, mask mandates are on the rise again as the pandemic continues. Mask-wearing helps keep us and everyone else safe and healthy, but we can all agree that mask-wearing-induced skin irritation and acne (otherwise known as “maskne”) is not ideal. The two … [Read more...] about How to deal with “maskne”
Skincare
8 Ways to use avocado oil in your skincare routine
Avocado oil is a great addition to your kitchen as it is a healthy fat full of vitamins and minerals, but did you know this versatile oil is also great for your skin? Today we share eight ways to use avocado oil in your skincare routine. Makeup remover A couple of drops of … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to use avocado oil in your skincare routine
How to keep skin supple with all that winter handwashing
Keeping our hands clean and germ-free has been even more essential for our health during the pandemic, but all that soap also strips our skin of necessary barrier lipids, which ultimately results in dry, cracked, and itchy skin. For those of us headed into the cold winter … [Read more...] about How to keep skin supple with all that winter handwashing
How to treat and prevent ingrown hairs at home
Almost everyone has been plagued by at least one ingrown hair in their lifetime. Ingrown hairs are red bumps that appear on the surface of your skin, most often after engaging in some sort of hair removal. Unfortunately, pesky ingrown hairs are a common ailment, but luckily, … [Read more...] about How to treat and prevent ingrown hairs at home
3 Foods to boost your collagen production, according to an expert
Collagen is the greatest supporter of your skin’s health. It’s the major insoluble fibrous protein that helps your connective tissue withstand stretching and sagging and keeps your skin firm and bouncy. That’s why nighttime treatments often have actives such as retinol or … [Read more...] about 3 Foods to boost your collagen production, according to an expert