Sensitive Skin

Rosacea can feel overwhelming at the best of times. If you have rosacea, you may have also combed through skincare aisles, looking for the perfect fix. Vitamin C is a skincare ingredient that can soothe angry skin and support healthy-looking skin – but can it help with rosacea symptoms? Let's dive into the world of Vitamin C and its benefits. What Is Vitamin C? Vitamin C is a nutrient your body needs to make bones...

Is your skin struggling to stay clear? Maybe you have looked into Salicylic Acid or Retinol. Here’s a bit of information on both: Salicylic Acid is a Beta-Hydroxy Acid. It can help reveal clearer, younger-looking skin and is well-known for helping to unclog pores and reduce the appearance of acne by exfoliating the skin. Retinol is known to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Retinol also encourages a more even-looking skin tone....

In the pantheon of ingredients touted to be the best new thing in skincare, there are… actually so many different things that it can be difficult to keep track! With science constantly marching forward and companies discovering more ways to help you get your glow on—it might seem like every time you open up your favorite magazine or blog, there’s a new ingredient or formula that’s meant to be life-changing for your skin. One such...

We bet it sounded strange to most of you the first time you encountered acid as the key ingredient of a skincare product. Before you become a skincare expert, acid sounds like something you probably want to keep as far away from your face as possible. Acids are all the rage now — hello, Alpha Hydroxy Acids — and can work wonders for your complexion. You’re probably familiar with Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid, and...

Skincare may be a touchy subject for you if you struggle with sensitive skin. While the benefits skincare products offer are appealing, if it seems like everything that comes into contact with your face causes dryness, breakouts and irritation… even reading yet another article about skincare can seem daunting! Reactive or sensitive skin can be frustrating, depending on how severe your reactions tend to be. But if you’ve never spoken to a dermatologist about your...

  No matter how religiously you follow your skincare routine, no matter how much research you put into the best products and the best ways of applying, things get in the way. You may have flawless, even skin tone ninety percent of the time, and other times — surprise acne, or maybe you wake up and notice a small sunspot blooming on your cheek. Unfortunately, we can’t control everything, even if there are ways to...

  Understanding on a fundamental level the differences between melasma and hyperpigmentation will help you understand your skin better and what you might be dealing with. Basically, melasma Is a form of hyperpigmentation, and hyperpigmentation refers to any darkening of the skin. What Is Hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation is the big umbrella term that refers to any skin condition in which the skin appears discolored and darkened. This could be due to sun exposure that’s led to...

Glycolic Acid has been floating around the skincare circuit for quite some time now, but let’s face it (pun intended!): anything with “acid” in the title probably makes you pause, and wonder just how good it could be for your skin. Once you get over the word itself, you’ll find that Glycolic Acid has a multitude of benefits that promote a bright, healthy and glowing complexion. What Is Glycolic Acid? Glycolic Acid is an amazing...