We all know that antioxidants are good for our bodies, because they’re found in healthy foods. But in recent years, they’ve been used more and more in skincare, because the benefits when applied topically, are completely different. So, what do antioxidants do for the skin? An antioxidant is a naturally occurring vitamin or mineral that protects your skin against damaging free radicals (smog, UV rays, basically all the bad stuff the environment attacks us with every day, etc). This in turn causes the collagen in your face to stop replenishing and breaks down your DNA, making you look older. But,...

By now, most people are aware that they need a decent cleanser, a trusty serum, and a hydrating moisturizer to get their beauty routine on the right track. But there are still those out there who don’t know the benefits of a chemical exfoliator like an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid). Physical exfoliators like a facial brush or those harmful microbeads slough off dead skin while potentially scratching the surface. AHAs help to gently peel away dead cells to unveil a new, glowing layer, while also moisturizing by signaling skin cells to increase their hyaluronic acid deposition, hydrating the skin from...

When you guys think of skin protection, sunscreen is probably the first thing that comes to mind. At least it should have been. But with all the science that has been developed over the past five years or so, we know it is so much more than applying a simple sunscreen and going about your business. Think about it this way…. we always knew that pollution was bad for our lungs and bodies, but now we know that it’s worse than that; it causes free radicals that can prematurely age our skin by decreasing collagen production and increasing pigmentation. While...