Blog — Ingredient Spotlight

You’ve just spent the day outside enjoying some sunny weather and getting your dose of vitamin D. And whoops, you might’ve gotten a little too much because now your skin is pink and tender to the touch. What’s the first thing you reach for? Your aloe vera gel or lotion, of course. We’ve all been taught from an early age that aloe is the best way to treat a sunburn, and generally we agree with this advice! It’s incredibly soothing and cooling, and delivers healing moisture to UV-compromised skin. As far as natural healers go, this one is high on...

If you have dealt with acne at any point in your life, you’re probably familiar with what benzoyl peroxide is. And we’re not talking about the errant pimple every few months that comes and goes relatively quickly. We’re talking about persistent breakouts that continue for an extended period of time, with painfully red blemishes that leave behind lifelong scars. Benzoyl peroxide is often a first step people suffering with acne take in an effort to get their skin under control. And for many, it works wonders. Benzoyl peroxide is an anti-inflammatory bleaching agent that has been used for decades as...

We’re all aware of the immune system benefits of vitamin C, but what benefits does it have for your skin? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot.  Vitamin C, first and foremost, is a powerful antioxidant. In fact, it’s so effective at deflecting damage from free radicals that we recommend it just as much as your SPF. We would never go so far as to suggest that it can replace your sunscreen because it absolutely cannot. However, if you flat out refused to wear sunscreen we’d still rather you at least apply vitamin C to your skin than nothing...

If it seems like niacinamide is being added to every skincare product on Earth, you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Niacinamide is certainly having a moment of popularity, and for anyone who cares about skin, this is great news. Niacinamide is a biologically active vitamin B derivative also known as niacin, and it’s a water-soluble vitamin that’s usually found in food. We’ve discussed this ingredient at length in the past, but in case you missed it here is one vital tip about niacinamide that you should remember above all else: your niacinamide-filled products should be left on your skin....

We get it...it's hard to know what skincare products are going to live up to their promises and which ones won't. When you purchase what you believe to be products that are worth your investment, it's a challenge to separate buzzwords and marketing lingo from genuine, noticeable results. Since you can't drag your dermatologist to the store or have one sitting beside you while you peruse online skincare sites, let this blog be a handy guide for you and make sure you check your labels for the ingredients below if you want to keep wrinkles away (or get rid of...