Get to the Source of Your Sensitive Skin
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Get to the Source of Your Sensitive Skin

What defines sensitive skin? Go into any drugstore and you’ll see shelves full of products specially formulated for sensitive skin. But what exactly defines sensitive skin? And what can be done to treat it? The truth is, the definition of sensitive skin depends on who you ask. Typically, it’s when your skin becomes irritated, itchy,…

Two women with glowing skin hugging.
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Is your skin care working?

Is Your Skin Care Working? Is your skin care working? Are you really seeing the results you hoped for? If not, you’re likely making a common, yet detrimental, skin care mistake. When it comes to a top-notch skin care routine it takes many elements working together – and just three basic functions – to bring…

3 Reasons Why You Should Use Fragrance-Free Skin Care
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3 Reasons Why You Should Use Fragrance-Free Skin Care

Here are the 3 reasons why you should use fragrance-free skin care: 1. Fragrances cause irritation, and can have long-term effects Most scented skin care products have been proven to cause skin irritation, breakouts, redness, and other harmful impacts over time. And believe it or not, fragrance irritation doesn’t only affect those with sensitive skin…

Skin Care Allergies and Contact Dermatitis
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Skin Care Allergies and Contact Dermatitis

One of the biggest concerns surrounding beauty products, especially those who suffer from sensitive skin, are skin care allergies and irritation to certain products and their ingredients. With any allergic or inflammatory response, it’s usually caused by ingredients within products that are left on the skin. There are two types of skin inflammation known contact…

The Benefits of Allantoin in Skin Care
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The Benefits of Allantoin in Skin Care

Allantoin is a common and well-regarded ingredient found in and widely used in many popular skin care products. As a chemical compound that’s good for the skin, it’s one of the more versatile ingredients in use. It’s also known to be effective in helping the skin heal and renew itself. A 2015 study by the University…