This is the first post in our “How Do I Use…” Series – and was the inspiration for the series overall. While I’d tried/used our Sea Salt Cleansing Gel during its development and testing phase – and I liked it a lot – there was a fair amount of time between the development phase and […]
You might be the type of person who’s had a skin care regimen since you were a teenager. Or you might be the type of person who washes your face with soap and calls it a day. Either way, there is room for improvement in your skin care regimen – and as with any type […]
Finding a good skin care routine can be difficult, so once you find great products that work great together, it can be tempting to stick with them for as long as possible. Unfortunately, there are many reasons to reevaluate and modify your skin care routine – and a season change is one of those times […]
I remember in my teenage years, when my skin was oily, and I had a few blemishes: I always felt like I had to get my skin completely clean. I didn’t want to feel any trace of what I perceived as “oil” on my skin. To that end, I used astringent pads repeatedly after washing […]
First of all: what is combination skin? Loosely defined, combination skin has both oily areas and dry patches; typically the oily areas are in the “T-zone” – or the forehead, nose, and chin. Many of us have what we’d classify as combination skin, but it can be difficult to settle on a skin care routine […]
You take great care of your skin. You’ve researched your skin type, done your homework when it comes to ingredients and safe and effective skin care brands, and you eat right and stay hydrated. But maybe you’re still unsatisfied with your skin care results. Maybe it’s a hormonal issue, or maybe your carefully-researched skin care […]
A commonly-ignored step in many skin care routines, toners are for use after cleansers to ensure the skin returns to the proper acid (PH) balance. Toners also aid in removing remaining dirt, oils or cleanser not rinsed off – while also helping to freshen skin tone and improve skin clarity. Toners can help pores look […]
If you’re a woman who wears makeup and you’re washing your face with just soap and water, your skin is not really getting clean. And no matter who you are or what skin type you have, if you live in a city or spend time near auto traffic, soap and water simply aren’t enough to […]
