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If you follow along with us at all, you’ll hear us recommend retinol skincare products frequently and why we love them so much. We will always recommend this skincare superstar to anyone and everyone who will listen, but before using this powerful active there are some things you should know to make your experience using it as beneficial to your skin as possible. Buffer your retinol If you’re a retinol newbie or you’re increasing your strength and use, you’ll want to buffer your retinol with a moisturizer that helps reduce inflammation and soothes your skin. All you need to do is combine your retinol...

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...

It sounds like a cruel joke, but the number of people dealing with adult acne and the signs of aging has been on the rise lately. We know, it’s completely unfair, but luckily there are ways to get rid of acne for good in ways that don’t dry out your skin even more and worsen the lines and wrinkles you’re trying to defeat. We’re going to squash the rumor here and now: acne is not just a teenage problem. In fact, as I write this I’m dealing with a breakout on my chin, and I’m in my 40’s. There are so many reasons acne can occur...

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’ve referenced the Fitzpatrick scale many times in previous articles, and it can be a significant indicator of your risk of skin cancer, hyperpigmentation, and more. But how do you know what your type is, and what does it mean for your skin’s health? In this week's blog, we're going to talk about the Fitzpatrick Scale and how you can identify your skin type and tailor your needs and wants around that.  The Fitzpatrick Scale was created by Harvard doctor Thomas B. Fitzpatrick, MD as a way of gauging how a person’s skin reacts to UV light. The scale demonstrates...