Glow On

The beauty industry alone produces 120 million pieces of packaging each year (yikes!). And while we *love* a maximalist skincare moment, oftentimes a more simplified routine is more supportive of both your skin… and our planet, too! Not only will a simplified skin routine limit the amount of bottles hitting our landfills, but it may …

We LOVE answering your skin Q’s via Live Chat and DM’s! What’s the number one question you’re asking as of late? “What will help cure my dry/itchy/flaky skin?!” We hear you! after a dry winter + the added friction of daily mask wearing — it’s no wonder our skin is crying out for hydration, please! …

This month at Shop Good we’re talking all things #skinpositive and saying “see ya!” to restrictive and toxic beauty standards — because there is no such thing as *perfect* skin! I sat down with our Founder + CEO, Leah Kirpalani, to learn more about her own long + twisty skin journey… and how it led …

Our Shop Good Holistic Estheticians are here to comfort, educate, and empower you to care for your skin. And while they may seem to have all the answers, they too struggle with their own skin woes! Each of our Holistic Estheticians has a unique skin story that brought them to where they are today. Hear …

If you’re expecting, (!!!) you shouldn’t necessarily always expect that ‘pregnancy glow‘ too. Pregnancy is a beautiful journey accompanied by many hormonal changes, which in turn can affect your skin in different ways. Common pregnancy-related skin issues may include dryness, hormonal acne, melasma, increased oil production and general inflammation. While we recommend you cater your …

Let’s talk teen skin! Our bodies navigate *many* seasons of change. And one season we all have weathered is puberty. As we transition from adolescence to adulthood, hormones like estrogen, testosterone and progesterone create shifts that directly impact our skin. During this time, our sebaceous glands and hair follicles are *extra* stimulated, creating more oil …

Menopause is an inevitable part of the life cycle for anyone with reproductive organs…and a beautiful process at that. This natural decline of reproductive hormones that cause menstruation (estrogen + progesterone) typically occurs around age 50. While each person will experience a unique set of symptoms, one may experience hot flashes, fatigue, changes in libido, …

First things first…what is it? Melasma is categorized by light-to-dark brown patches of pigment that appear on the face due to hormonal changes or exposure to UV light. Most commonly, melasma appears around the mouth, nose and cheek areas. Women’s hormones are constantly in flux. And, when it comes to melasma, elevated estrogen levels (and …

If you’re dealing with hormonal acne, you’re not alone! 80% of women are affected by hormonal acne at some point in their life (not just during puberty)… and let’s face it – it can be a pretty frustrating journey. But…how do you know if the acne you’re experiencing is really caused by your hormones? The …

Ever wondered why you always seem to get a raging, stubborn pimple right at that time of the month? Or why one week your skin is vibrant and glowing, and the next it feels duller and dryer? Well clean beauty, we’re breaking. it. down! What *exactly* goes on under the surface during the ebbs of …