Vitamin E is an antioxidant vitamin that protects skin cells from damage. It is naturally produced in the body via sebum. Sebum is oil that the skin naturally creates to retain moisture and to keep harmful substances (toxins) from penetrating the skin. However, sebum...
Charcoal has gotten a lot of attention lately, particularly on social media. Whether influencers are swearing by it for teeth whitening or using it as part of a detox diet, the buzz about charcoal is reaching a fever pitch. But does it live up to the hype? And more...
A face mask can be a great way to infuse vitamins and nutrients into your skin. The added benefit to using a mask over a facial cream or serum is that the mask forms a physical barrier that locks in these ingredients, so your skin absorbs more of them. If you’ve...
The evening primrose plant is native to North America, and the oil extracted from its seeds has long been used by Native Americans as a topical treatment for wounds and skin inflammation. It’s no wonder then that evening primrose oil (EPO) is an ingredient in many...
The jojoba plant is native to Southern California, thriving in our desert climate. The oil that is extracted from the seeds of this woody shrub has long been used by Native Americans to heal sores and wounds. By the 1970s, jojoba oil was found to be far superior to...
Most of us wish we could slow down the clock, or at least minimize the evidence of the passage of time on our skin. While growing older is a gift, most people aren’t as grateful for wrinkles. Some leading causes of wrinkles we can’t control. Wrinkles are caused by...
