The Causes of Skin Inflammation and How to Treat It

We've all dealt with some form of skin inflammation at one point or another, whether that be from a scratch or an allergic reaction. The truth is, our skin is complicated. It uses highly intelligen...

The Science Behind Gua Sha Facial Massage Tools

Currently all the rage in the beauty world, facial massage tools are rising in popularity in the skincare community. Facial massage tools are commonly used to relax, firm, and even tone the skin, h...

The Three Layers of Skin and How They Function

The three layers of skin make up an intricate network, where they deeply intercommunicate and serve numerous critical functions for the health of our skin and bodies. Find out how each layer functi...

Master List of 30+ Non-Comedogenic Oils for Clear Skin

There’s a lot of misinformation circulating around the internet. Many oils have been deemed as non-comedogenic, when in fact, they are. In this article, you’ll learn why an oil is either comedogeni...

Exploring the Skin Microbiome and Its 1.5 Trillion Microbes

The skin microbiome consists of a massive colony of 1.5 trillion microorganisms that live on our skin. We break down the critical functions it serves for our skin's health, how it relates to condit...

Treat Psoriasis With Oils: Why Omega-3 is Key to Clear Skin

Psoriasis has become a very common skin disease, affecting at least 2% of the world's population. It's perhaps one of the least understood skin diseases since its direct cause has largely been misu...

Treat Acne Through Diet: The Gut-Skin Connection

After many failed attempts of trying to treat acne vulgaris using topical creams, people are often prescribed Accutane pills. However, they come along with many potentially dangerous side effects. ...

The Best Natural Sunscreens For Face With Non-Whitening Zinc Oxide

The use of sunscreen has become a very controversial topic for many different reasons, and rightfully so.  Chemical-based sunscreens are increasingly becoming a bigger health concern, with the only...

43 Comedogenic Oils That Worsen Acne-Prone Skin

While some oils are great for the skin, many unfortunately are not. A ratio of high oleic acid to low linoleic acid makes oils bad for eczema, acne, and other dry and inflamed skin conditions. We'v...

3 Toxic Skin Care Products to Give Up in 2021

We're currently living in a knowledge-abundant society. With access to Google and medical journals, we can judge for ourselves on which types of products and ingredients are good for us, and which...

How Oil Cleansing Benefits Rosacea, Acne & Aging Skin

While mainstream cleansers have been a normal part of beauty routines for decades, they're hiding a pretty nasty secret. Oil cleansing, on the other hand, is an effective alternative. Delivering es...