K-Beauty: The Seoul Food For Your Skin
So we’ve all seen it—Korean beauty (K-beauty) or K-skincare as it’s often called, has taken the US by storm. But it’s not just the beauty scene that has made it to the world stage. You can also see K-pop culture, K-movies and K-dramas. I’ve watched the K-Pop Demon Hunters more than I’d care to admit […]
CBD: Buzz Worthy for the Skin, Not the Mind
The skincare market has been flooded with lots of products containing cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from the cannabis plant. CBD is found in cannabis, along with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Both CBD and THC are considered cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are compounds that interact with our bodies’ endocannabinoid system. Now CBD is unique in that it has potential therapeutic […]
Don’t Flake Out On Your Scalp
Next to the ears, the scalp is one of the most neglected areas of skin on the body. Many of us forget that the scalp is skin, probably because our hair covers most of it. Out of sight, out of mind. Let’s face it, our hair steals the spotlight. Hair holds cultural and aesthetic value […]
Color me Curious: how Skin Color Speaks Through Different Tones
Skin tone is something we’ve all thought about at one point. Often we’re disappointed in how our tone tends to be off, areas that are too light or too dark, or for me, areas that are too pink or red, especially when my rosacea flares. The reality is, we all have different tones to our […]
Estrogen Cream for Your Face: A Hormonal Glow Up or Blow Up?
Women have long thought of estrogen as being a sign of youthfulness and energy, especially noting a decline in both when menopause hits. In fact, during the first few years of menopause, we lose around 30% of our collagen. To help combat vaginal symptoms of itch, dryness and atrophy, women have used topical estrogen cream […]
Dew it Right: Hyaluronic Acid
Do you have dry skin year-round or struggle with flakes more during the cold months of the year? Skin hydration is essential for skin health but it’s hard to know what ingredients keep their hydration promise. One MVP for skint that has grabbed the spotlight is hyaluronic acid (HA). HA, also known as hyaluronan, is […]
Clear, Calm and Bright: The Power of Azelaic Acid
You might think you know azelaic acid (AZA) but think again. AZA is a dicarboxylic acid that exists naturally in grains like rye, wheat and barley and can be found in human urine. Hopefully that fun fact does not start a new social media trend! I know, gross, right? While AZA is a natural ingredient, […]
Fall Back, Clear Out: Fall Skincare Reset
When you think fall, football, changing leaves and pumpkin spice might dominate your thoughts but what about your skincare? Fall is a great time to do a skincare refresh and look at all those products sitting on your shelves. Over time, we all accumulate skincare products that pass their expiration date and your kitchen cabinets […]
C the Glow
Grab that OJ and read on! Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods but also added in some cases. We can’t make our own vitamin C (unlike many animals that can), so it’s an essential component of our diet. Dietary sources of vitamin C […]
Rosy Glow Gone Rogue?
Do your cheeks look like you have blush on year-round? Do you flush easily, or have you started to get acne bumps and redness into your 30s, 40s, and 50s? Do your eyes sting or look red all the time, like you’ve been up all night reading my blogs? You are not alone—many people can’t […]