Journal

We’ve all been there. Your blemish has finally disappeared, but now a red, pink or brown mark has been left in its place. While these spots can be especially frustrating to deal with - and even seem to last months at end - there is hope! Fading acne scars or marks is possible with a little patience and a few targeted products.  And we’ll let you in on a little secret: it’s not as hard as you may think.

In your skincare routine, do you really need to be using both a face oil and a moisturizer? The simple answer is yes, you do. And once we’ve broken it down you’ll understand why.

Exfoliation is an essential step in your skincare routine. Excess sweat and sebum can trap dead skin cells and contribute to dullness and breakouts. Plus, with more time spent outside, our skin is even more susceptible to extra dirt and grime. This is where exfoliation is key -  our targeted treatments sweep away impurities and keep skin feeling fresh & light all year long.

As the first step in your skincare regimen, finding a cleanser that works best for your skin type is critical. It can be easy to just select whatever cleanser or soap is available in the store, but the wrong formula can leave skin feeling stripped and uncomfortable. Whether you wear makeup or not, the delicate skin on your face comes into contact with pollutants, impurities, and other debris all throughout the day. From the cleanser you start with, to the towel you use to dry off, being conscious of how you cleanse matters. 

New moms have new needs, and navigating a pregnancy is nothing short of an adventure. You have to accept that your body is due for some big changes. And while you’re going through all those changes, you’ll probably come face to face with the realization that you can no longer use products that once worked for you in the past.

The purpose of an essence is to prepare clean skin for treatment. Well-prepped, hydrating skin is primed for the treatment steps that follow, helping them perform at their best. Essences themselves tend to (but not always) have a water-like consistency (which is why they are often confused with toners) and only a few active ingredients with targeted effects, as opposed to treatment products, like serums, which are packed with actives. 

Does applying your skincare routine in the right order really matter? At one point or another, we’ve all struggled with figuring out how to apply our skincare in the correct order — and yes, it is possible to apply your routine incorrectly.