Pores: Can’t live with ’em, literally can’t live without ’em. I do understand they have an important role in keeping my skin naturally lubricated and moisturized, but sometimes I find I am stuck in a love/hate relationship with them altogether. Am I stuck with these large pores forever or are there pore shrinking methods I can try?! Enlarged pores are simply small openings in the skin that release skin’s oils and sweat. Pores might seem like a teenage skin issue, but they’re actually a sneaky sign of skin aging,
Dermarolling is a form of microneedling which basically involves using a mini wheel covered with hundreds of tiny needles to gently prick the face. They look like mini torture devices but, trust us, they work miracles for clearing acne scars, fading fine lines, and evening-out skin tone. Dermarolling can actually be a fantastic way to get your skincare products such as oils and serums to better absorb into the skin. The tiny needles create a pathway to allow these products to soak deeper into your skin. dermarollers with a
You might be asking yourself, “What even IS Jojoba Oil?”, or maybe you have never even heard of it before. But trust us, it is time to add Jojoba Oil into your skincare routine and we are here to tell you our favorite ways to do so. The Jojoba plant is a hardy, perennial plant that grows in North America. It produces a nut with many healing properties. The nut of the Jojoba plant can be made into oil. This specific oil is gentle enough to be used as
Summer is here! But so is that hot, sticky weather. Heat and humidity, increased sweating, and extended exposure to chlorine and harmful UV rays are all causes of summer skin troubles. Don’t let summer get the best of your skin. Change up your routine to help combat the new challenges facing your skin. Warm weather brings a whole slew of skin-care challenges and questions like, “Do I really have to moisturize even if it’s 100 degrees out and my face feels oily?” (Spoiler alert: Yes.) Now let’s talk about
Simply put, stressed skin is an outward symptom of internal stress. Right now especially there are a lot of stressful factors going on in the world that are completely out of our control but can lead to STRESSED out, tired skin. One of the worst parts of it, besides feeling scatterbrained going through your to-do list and feeling like you’ll never catch up? Stress shows up on your skin. (Ugh.) Dryness, too much oil, redness, and fine lines – they’re all attributed to stress. According to an article from Women’s Health, studies show
There are SO many different sunscreen types and products out there. It can be really overwhelming to know which to try to find one that works best for you. You may wonder why there are so many different types and which is best for your specific environment and skin type. As it turns out, some sunscreens really are better than others and we’re here to tell you all about it! There are a lot of factors that go into what makes sunscreen the best for you, and we are
Most of us have a certain skincare routine that we do every day. Although you are consistent with your routine, you may still be seeing some trouble with acne, dry skin, oily skin, etc and you may not be sure why. Your skincare routine might not even be the culprit for your complexion troubles, you may be guilty of some of these 10 common skincare mistakes. NOT CLEANING YOUR PHONE – Now I know it’s gross, but we are all guilty of it, the bathroom phone scroll… don’t tell me
Well, here we are, it’s almost May and you’ve most likely been either quarantined or sheltering in place for well over a month now with the COVID-19 Pandemic going on around the world. Days are starting to blend together and you most likely aren’t even sure what day of the week it is. I have started to track the days of the week based on which day the new episode of my favorite show airs, and that’s how I know it’s Monday (haha, hopefully, I am not the only
If you have your head in the skincare game, you’ve most likely heard of Vitamin C Serum. Usually, when I think of Vitamin C, I don’t necessarily think of skincare. But, did you know Vitamin C is the one ingredient that should be in everyone’s skincare routine, regardless of your age or skin type? Vitamin C is known and loved for its brightening and anti-aging abilities, and dermatologists also tout it for being one of the strongest protective antioxidants out there. Vitamin C is one of nature’s best anti-aging ingredients
We know life is crazy right now, and it’s easy to get caught up in the uncertainty and unease that is spreading faster than COVID-19. Not being able to follow your normal daily routine, being stuck inside, and not having any major social obligations on your calendar can be pretty unmotivating. I don’t know about you, but for me, working from home means waking up and changing out of my nighttime sweats and into my day sweats. That is the extent of how much time I have been taking to