It may seem like understanding your skin, and how it functions, requires a medical degree, but actually it’s much easier than that – and really boils down to just three little letters: NMF, that’s your skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor. Here’s what you need to know about it. Yep, your skin is way smarter than we …
If you’ve searched without success for the best lotion for extremely dry skin, then it’s time to consider your climate. Why? Selecting a formula that simply says “for dry skin,” without taking into account your environment, is like putting a bandage over a blister, then continuing to wear those blister-causing shoes day after day. It’s …
Hydrating vs moisturizing is a hotly debated subject in skincare. One adds water, the other oil. But does that mean that, like oil and water, they don’t mix? Is there a winner in this duel? The answer may surprise you. Before we even get into the details of hydrating vs moisturizing, let’s first agree that …
The key to great skin? Skin hydration products that take the climate into account. Climate has a huge impact on your skin—but skincare companies don’t want you to know that. Why the big secret? Their products don’t contain the ingredients needed to combat dryness triggered by your environment. For skin hydration products that fit your …
Learn what to look for when shopping for the best hyaluronic acid moisturizer. Scan the ingredient list on the back of pretty much any skin moisturizing product and you’ll find hyaluronic acid (or rather, its pseudonym: sodium hyaluronate). That’s because this gel-like substance, which the body makes naturally to keep areas like eye sockets and …
