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“Oxidative stress occurs when the cells in our bodies react to oxygen-reactive species, which can negatively impact our cellular signalling,” optometrist Victor Paul, OD, of DeCesare Eye Care, tells mindbodygreen. “Environmental stressors—including UV rays and pollutants, to name a few—increase free radicals in our bodies.” In a 2015 randomized controlled trial (RCT) published by the … Read more
Hormones influence our skin cells in ways big and small. One of the bigger ways? Collagen production. ,Estrogen2 is key for the normal functioning of the skin as well as the blood vessels, hair follicles, oil glands, and our pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. It is associated with collagen production, increased skin thickness, increased hyaluronic acid … Read more
Let’s be clear: If you already swear by skipping a morning cleanse, then don’t worry about changing up your routine. Some skin types, particularly dry and sensitive skin typesmay benefit from a simple water rinse in the morning rather than a full cleanse. However, Rouleau suggests considering a morning wash for the sake of serum … 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
As much as I love testing every new skin care product and device under the sun, I’ll admit I’m a bit lazy when it comes to developing a lasting routine. Again, if something doesn’t prove to be worth my time, it’s likely collecting dust in my beauty basket. Even when I see visible results, I … 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
The skin around your eyes is the thinnest, most sensitive region of your entire face. Because the epidermis is so thin, the skin under your eyes is a lot more sensitive to sun damage, pollution, and oxidative stress, Your skin already thins with age (thanks to a loss of collagen), but the area around your … 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
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
No matter what skin concern you’re dealing with, obsessing over your skin won’t help. In fact, going on SkinTok every day can spark “skin anxiety” from scratch. As content creator Natalie O’Neill (@natalie_oneillll on TikTok) explains in this video“skin anxiety” could manifest in many ways, from constantly looking at your skin in the mirror, regularly … Read more
While brow growth and hair growth on the head are slightly different, a few things remain true to both—including the fact that massaging the skin beneath your hair is an A+ habit for growth, In one 2016 study, a small number of men received a daily four-minute scalp massage. At the conclusion of the study, … 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
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