Our skin does not exist in a vacuum. It’s a living, changing organ that responds to its stressors (and our stressors), adapts to its environment, and is intrinsically linked to the climate in which we live. While our skin radically changes based on where it is, most moisturizers are the same. Research shows that signs …
Recent research indicates that alcohol consumption jumped 14% in the U.S. in 2020 (hello, crap year). Many imbibed as a temporary salve to deal with the stress of COVID-19, but the increase in alcohol intake is also having an enduring and negative impact on the skin. Sure, antioxidants in red wine have some health benefits, …
After 20 years behind the scenes in the beauty, health and wellness industry, this is what I know for sure: The most important job of any skin care product is to help skin find its natural moisture balance. And guess what- this sounds so much easier than done because our skin’s way to moisturize itself …
Wherever you are in the United States, climates are becoming increasingly more aggressive, and that affects you and your skin. “Where you live has a huge influence on your skin’s health and appearance,” says, Jessica Wu, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, in a recent Everyday Health blog post. Most …
