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If you’re at all interested in supporting your longevity efforts (like we are), you may have heard that having shorter telomeres is a sign of biological aging—and thus, having longer telomeres is a sign of living a longer life. These little chromosomal caps help protect our DNA from damage, and measuring the rate of their … Read more
If you’re going to splurge on a brow gel, let it be this one. Why? Well, the ultra-pigmented finish means you can kiss all of your other brow pencils and crayons goodbye, because you likely won’t be needing them. Plus, it’s packed with ingredients to help your brows grow, doubling as a brow serum, So … Read more
It’s not always the case that what’s good for the gut is equally beneficial for the skin, but in the case of sea vegetables, there’s quite a bit of overlap. Sea veggies—like kelp, algae, chlorella, and spirulina, for example—are hailed as superfoods in nutrition, as they are loaded with antioxidants, minerals, proteins, and fatty acids. … Read more
Our special strain of postbiotics Provides skin with very specific fatty acids and peptides that have been shown to soothe inflammation, help protect skin against environmental stressors, regulate microcirculation, and activate the skin’s immune system. For added support, we also included prebiotics to make sure that the living flora already present on the skin are … Read more
It’s simple: A loss of collagen. causes wrinkles, But what does collagen have to do with aging skin, anyway? Well, let’s not forget that your skin is made up of collagen. It’s an essential part of the structure of our skin, bone, cartilage, and muscle that helps tissues to be more elastic and withstand stretching … Read more
The biggest cause of early-onset dementia is genetics. According to a 2020 review from The Lancet, excessive alcohol use and traumatic brain injury1 (TBI) are two major risk factors for early-onset dementia as well. Though you can’t change your genetics, there are a number of things you can do to prevent your risk of developing … Read more
If you purchase a new eye cream, commit to using the whole thing before giving up—major changes in the skin take some time! But if your under eye wrinkles are making you feel insecure and taking up mental space, you can visit a dermatologist for in-office solutions like microneedling and radiofrequency. As you may already … Read more
For those who are serious about wanting supple, glowing skin—it’s time to invest in a good oil. Oils are so spectacular for the skin for a few reasons: First, many types can act as emollients, which means they soften and repair the skin with things like fatty acids, ceramides, and other lipids. But they also … Read more
Here’s the big misconception: Petrolatum jelly isn’t the best product to lather on a fresh tattoo. “Mineral oil or petrolatum jelly is essentially suffocating to the skin, so it won’t allow the tattoo to breathe,” Zurita says. “You do need areas, like cuts, scars, and burns, to eventually breathe and get air so they can … Read more
But who says you have to stay minimal? Go ahead and have a ball with pops of color and sparkle; whimsical and youthful are two sides of the same coin, no? “I love a little shimmer in the inner corner paired with a bright-toned pencil on the waterline. Sometimes I will use a pale blue … Read more
Does 24K gold make the eye mask feel a whole lot fancier? Absolutely. However, the ingredient has some skin care benefits of note: According to Nichols, gold acts as a natural antioxidant, and it has anti-inflammatory properties ideal for reducing irritation and puffiness. “The true benefit to gold, however, is that it helps increase the … Read more
You probably know retinol as the popular acne and wrinkle treatment dermatologists swear by, but did you know it can help prevent hair loss, too? In this tiktok videoscosmetic dermatologist Noman Mohamed, MDapplies a retinoid to his hairline and says it helps with thinning—and research backs up his claim. Specifically, one in-vitro study1 shows promise … Read more
Your face roller isn’t only reserved for the face (though the name might have you thinking otherwise). In fact, traditional Chinese medicine uses tools like face rollers to move around heat, or chiin the body, Kung explains. One way to move around this heat is by rolling upward or downward on the back of the … Read more
My favorite thing about this serum is that it’s beyond user-friendly. You can easily spray the formula onto any area of concern, whether it’s the hairline, a sparse patches, or the entire scalp. Compared to dropper bottles, this method is so much easier and causes way less mess. (Your bathroom will thank you!) I simply … Read more