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As more people seek out beauty treatments that align with a natural, holistic lifestyle, facial acupuncture is quickly gaining traction as a go-to alternative to traditional Botox. Once reserved for pain relief, stress reduction, and migraine treatment, acupuncture is now making its mark in the world of skincare and anti-aging. Often called “the new Botox,” […]

Want to step up your skincare game? Try adding ceramides to the mix. Below, experts break down everything to know about ceramides in skin care—from how they work to the benefits they offer. If you’re skincare-obsessed, you’ve likely heard about how ceramides are like magic for your complexion. But if you’re not a skincare guru […]

Wondering how to depuff your face? Dermatologists explain the most common puffy face causes—and share their best treatments. So you woke up, looked in the mirror, and noticed your face looks a little puffier than usual. (You’re not alone.) It’s not the end of the world, but face puffiness can be annoying, especially if you’re […]

Spent a little too much time in the sun? Sunburn happens, but there are ways to heal it quickly. We spoke to a board-certified dermatologist to find out how to get rid of sunburn fast so you can keep soaking up the sun. Well, it happened—whether you had a beach day, went to a pool […]

You may feel like applying sunscreen, lotion with SPF, and makeup with SPF would give you a total SPF of over 100. But does layering SPF work? Not exactly, dermatologists say. Read on to learn why. By now, you’ve heard about how the sun’s harmful UV rays have been linked to everything from sunburn and […]

If you’re looking to make your skincare routine more sustainable or want natural skincare options with big benefits, consider swapping out your products for ones that are made with bio-active or plant-based ingredients. Our friends and partners in sustainability at REN Clean Skincare walk us through everything to know about skincare with plant-based ingredients. Plant-based […]

Wondering what active ingredients in skincare are? Experts break down everything you need to know—and recommend their favorites. Turn over any skincare product and you’ll likely be met with an ingredient list full of long words you don’t recognize. You might also sometimes notice labels break those words out into two different categories: active skincare […]

If you want a true “beach glow,” there may be no better place to look than the ocean itself. Seaweed, the overarching name for all different species of marine algae, is having a major moment in the skincare world. You’re likely already familiar with the health benefits of seaweed varieties like nori, wakame, and dulse, […]

Have you ever noticed how a blemish can improve by the hour? Over time, it starts to look lighter and flatter, until it eventually disappears completely—almost like magic. Except, there’s nothing magical about it. Instead, skin cell turnover is the reason blemishes eventually vanish. If you’re into skincare, you’ve probably heard this term before. In […]

When people talk about hormones, it’s often in relation to how they affect things like mood and energy levels, PMS symptoms, libido, and metabolism. But the truth is, these vital chemical messengers can have a profound effect on your skin, too. If you’ve ever dealt with hormonal acne you’re probably well aware of this, but […]

Curious about collagen, but don’t know where to start with this supplement? It’s (collagen) is everywhere these days. But when should you add this superstar supplement to your regimen? Also, when is the best time to take collagen: morning or night? Let’s find out. First, what is collagen? Collagen is a type of protein found […]

At long last, we’re in the thick of summer. With this season comes warmer temperatures and more time spent outdoors. Naturally, this leads to greater sun exposure. While sunlight helps produce vitamin D in the body (which is important for many aspects of physical and mental health), at the same time, UV exposure is also […]