Tag Archives: skin care

Change up your skin care routine for fall

Change up your skin care routine for fall

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 […]

Travel plans? Make sure your plans include great skin care

Travel plans? Make sure your plans include great skin care

Whether you’re taking a family vacation, or an exotic once-in-a-lifetime trip, there are a few things you need to prepare for ahead of time. Most have to do with the logistics of the vacation itself (itinerary, packing, etc.), but some time needs to be allocated for self care. Travel, while usually about relaxing and making […]

Why you never want your skin to be “squeaky clean”

Why you never want your skin to be "squeaky clean"

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 […]

How important is it to use skin care products from the same brand?

How important is it to use skin care products from the same brand?

Skin care can be confusing. There are so many different brands and lines available, and finding the right products for your skin can be challenging. So, for many of us, once we find a product or two from a specific brand we like, we tend to focus on other products from that same brand or […]

Do you have dry skin? Or is it dehydrated?

Dry skin? Or Dehydrated Skin?

If your skin feels dry or flaky, you probably think you have dry skin – and you’ll be tempted to treat your skin with products formulated for dry skin. Believe it or not, while your skin may look and/or feel dry, it likely doesn’t meet the true definition of “dry skin.” Dry skin is essentially […]

What you need to know about combination skin

Caring for Combination Skin

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 […]

Skin Benefits of Vitamin E

You’ll find Vitamin E in many skin care products – and that’s because it’s a powerhouse! Vitamin E is one of those vitamins we find naturally in our skin. Unfortunately, constant exposure to the sun and other environmental elements can cause the vitamin e in our bodies to become depleted over time – which is […]

Keeping your skin clean requires more than just a great cleansing routine

keeping your skin clean

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 […]