Skin Q&A

How to Prevent and Treat Irritation from Face Masks

Face masks and gloves are non-negotiable for medical professionals, especially in the current pandemic, but their protective benefits extend well beyond hospital walls. Wearing a mask creates an extra layer of defense…

What is Shea Butter and How Can It Help Your Skin?

If you’ve ever read the ingredients on a bottle of moisturizer, you’re probably familiar with shea butter. A type of fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, shea butter has…

What is Glycolic Acid?

If you were to scan the list of ingredients on some of the most popular skincare products, you would probably recognize a few of them. On top of well-known nourishing and hydrating…

How Long Do Skincare Products Last?

You pay good money for your skincare products, so you want to get as much as you can out of them. The problem is that some products are not intended for daily…

What Are Pores?

If you look closely at your face in the mirror, you’ll see that your skin is marked by tiny holes called pores. The size and appearance of your pores are determined by…

How Your Skin Reacts to Sunburn

After a day in the sun, you shouldn’t be surprised if you notice that your shoulders are turning a little red. Even if you use sunscreen, without consistent reapplications, the sun’s rays…

How Moisturizing Works & Why Your Skin Needs It

When you get thirsty, you drink a glass of water. When your skin gets thirsty, you moisturize. But what does moisturizer really do for your skin? In this article, we’ll explore the…

What to Know About Vitamin A and Skin

Your body needs essential vitamins and minerals for balanced health. When you think about nutrients specifically for skin health, vitamins like Vitamin D and Vitamin E usually come to mind first, but…

Caffeine & Your Skin: Here’s What You Need To Know

Many people start their morning with a hefty dose of caffeine. In fact, about 90% of the American population consumes caffeine on a daily basis, and more than half consume over 300mg…