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Does lip care differ from general skincare? Short answer: oh yes! The skin on our lips is much thinner and more delicate than the skin on our face. (Our face is 16 cellular layers thick vs our lips clocking in at only 3 to 5 layers!) This means our lips are more sensitive to environmental …

Natural Retinols 101! Ahhh retinol…one of the most highly praised ingredients in skincare. But what exactly is it? Most simply, retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A and works on a cellular level to strengthen the epidermis, increase cellular turnover, improve the appearance of fine lines + wrinkles and can even fight hyperpigmentation. Most are …

Your quick guide to proper exfoliation! From the days of harsh apricot scrubs (iykyk) to complex peels, exfoliation has *long* been a hot topic in the skincare world — and for good reason. When done correctly, exfoliation can support cellular turnover, acne management graceful aging + more. But frequency and method matter. Exfoliating too often …

Wading through skincare vocab and flashy marketing terms can be tricky. Especially when similar terms are mistakenly interchanged. So today, we’re breaking down the term “brightening” skincare, specifically, how it differs from lightening/whitening. Lightening or Whitening: The process of altering one’s complexion in the aim of reducing a pigment called melanin in the skin utilizing …

Here’s a familiar tale: It’s summer. You’re hitting back-to-back beach days. Or you’re out in the garden and picnicking in parks when — oh. no. You realize you forgot to reapply your SPF. And well…you’re sunburned! But before it happens to you, let’s talk prevention… and if necessary, treatment, for safer summer sun ahead. Practice …

Our not-so-favorite part of the summer months? Ingrown hairs. If you choose to wax, shave or pluck you’re probably familiar with these trapped hairs that may cause itching, inflammation, pain and redness. No thanks! Say buh-bye to this summer woe with these 3 easy steps… ONE, TWO, THREE!   EXFOLIATE / Botnia ‘Luminous Body Scrub’ …

Skin is skin. No matter the gender identity — we all benefit from a skincare routine that not only nourishes our largest organ, but also provides space to pamper ourselves. Because glowy skin is for everyone… UNISEX SKINCARE Cleanse / Ode to Self ‘Bask’ – Created by a brand that’s on a mission to prioritize the …

Every bit of body…deserves a mask moment! From head to toes, a little bit of TLC can go a long way when it comes to our physical and emotional wellness. We believe that skincare isn’t just about slathering on products, it’s about taking the time to *care* for our body while it carries us through …

Summer skin school is in session! And we’re here to talk our favorite three letters: S-P-F. Let’s start with the facts: 90% (!!!) of visible signs of aging are caused by the sun — making SPF the best tool in your arsenal for aging gracefully and reducing your risk of melanoma. Now that we know …

Myth: clean beauty is chemical – free. Fact: clean beauty is about incorporating the good stuff — including a blend of chemicals + botanicals! That’s right! Not all “natural” ingredients are safe for the skin (we’re looking at you, undiluted apple cider vinegar)… and nope, not all chemicals are harmful! To arm you with info …