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...
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...
Plant oils have been a staple in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Long used to treat gastrointestinal distress, tea seed oils are also frequently used as cooking oils thanks to their powerful antioxidants and abundance of vitamins. More recently, one tea...
Acne can make you feel insecure and self-conscious. It can also be a painful condition. Acne is caused by blocked hair follicles on the skin. When the follicles become blocked by an oily substance known as sebum, dead skin cells, or bacteria, red bumps and pimples...
