PEPTIDES: WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY ARE THEY EFFECTIVE?

Allyson Welch

Peptides are one of the most confusing topics for consumers.  Most of us are familiar with seeing the word aspart of a name or description, but do most of us really know what they do?  The truth is it is a very broad and complex subject,so it is not a shocker that many people are nodding at this wonderous ingredient but have no clue what it is doing to their skin. Peptides have all different kinds of functions and there are peptides to help with almost any kind of problem. In general, they are small chains of amino acids that...

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10 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A FACIAL

Allyson Welch

Facials are not only a great way to self-care, but they have many benefits when done regularly.  It is a great way to relax, unwind, and rejuvenate. Surprisingly, facials have been around for centuries as people all over are looking for ways to achieve beautiful skin. They are often done by an esthetician through a resort spa, med spa, or dermatologist’s office.  Here’s 10 reasons you need to treat yourself to regular facials… 1. Clears Pores Facials are a great way to clear blockages in your pores. Dirt and oil is typically removed from your pores typically through a variety...

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WHAT IS K-BEAUTY (AND NO- NOT KARDASHIAN) AND WHY IS IT LEADING THE CHARGE IN THE COSMETIC WORLD?

Rishab Kapoor

What is K-Beauty? Short for Korean Beauty- the products are categorized by Korean influence on the basis of their ingredients and/or regiment style, and there are several products that are derived from Korea.  K-Beauty is one of the most influential and leading categories of skincare in the beauty world.  Here is a deeper dive as to why… Western society particularly Californians tend to focus more of their time in the sun.  While sunscreen and other preventative measures have become more common simply due to awareness, we still tend to be outdoors a lot for the beach, hiking, walking, etc. [And...

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REPOST FROM THE WASHINGTON POST : ARE PARABENS AND PHTHALATES HARMFUL IN MAKEUP AND LOTIONS?

Allyson Welch
Constantly hearing skincare jargon you’re unsure of? Parabens and phthalates are categories of toxins but we don’t always know how to identify them on ingredients’ lists. Also what are the side effects or health implications of using these ingredients in abundance (particularly if we don’t know they are in a lot of our products)? 
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BUMMER FOR YOUR BUM- TREATING BUTT ACNE

Allyson Welch

Buttne slash buttacne.  Bummer for your bum.   Doesn’t it just feel like the last thing on earth you want to deal with? Unpleasant rash like red spots showing up on your hiney.  It’s not hot and it doesn’t make you feel good about yourself especially in your birthday suit.  You may have attempted remedies that you use on your back and chest such as exfoliating and topical ointments, yet nothing is working.  Most of us are the blind leading the blind here since there doesn’t appear to be a ton of coverage on this topic. According to Dr. Anjali Mahto of...

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THE IMPORTANCE OF FITNESS + GOOD SLEEP

Allyson Welch

In a world where everyone seems to be telling us that we need to go faster and harder – sleep can often be sacrificed. Sometimes there just isn't enough hours in the day. Or, perhaps, for some of us you get to a point where sleep is actually the first thing on our mind if we get that worn out– but it might be proving difficult to get as much as we need due to the lifestyle we are living. Regardless we all require good sleep, and if you are trying to improve your fitness level amongst a hectic life,...

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