You work on the clock and recoup at night, but did you know your skin does, too? The idea that skin operates within a 24-hour cycle and does different things during the day and at night, a.k.a. circadian biorhythms may sound far-fetched (can your skin really tell time?), but it’s a well-studied phenomenon. Here, we’ll …
Did you know that daylight savings—or traveling between time zones—can have a negative impact on your skin? When the body is subjected to a sudden and significant shift in its natural circadian rhythm, it scrambles to reset that internal clock. And that stress can elicit an inflammatory response in the body, triggering acne or rosacea …
Thanks to Covid, we’re now spending even more time staring at our screens. In fact, one survey found that 59 percent of people are on their smartphones more frequently since the pandemic started, and 55 percent are logging more hours in front of the computer. And it turns out that excessive screen time does more …
We know how essential vitamins are for our bodies. We hear a lot about vitamins C and D for immune health, especially during the past couple of years of the pandemic. We know vitamin D plays a crucial role in bones, too. The B vitamins are necessary for metabolism and energy. And many vitamins are …
If we’ve learned anything from these unprecedented times, it’s that life can be unpredictable — and being prepared for anything is key to getting through it. It’s even the same with the weather and your skin. We know the climate can be unpredictable, too, especially in winter. One day it’s nearly balmy and comfortable, the …
