From nature to skin

Dry skin or dehydrated skin? This is the question I frequently asked myself last year when I would randomly get super dry skin on my face and desperately applied moisturizer to make it go away. Now firstly, hydration is always a good idea. Drinking the correct amount of water daily is an important part to self-care as well as to skincare. It’s also important...

Curious as to which acne you have? Check out the list below to find out! "Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. Acne usually begins in puberty and affects many adolescents and young adults. Approximately 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24 experience at least minor acne." -American Academy of Dermatology You're not alone! Acne is far...

Acne Awareness Month Tips & Tricks to Avoiding Acne! 1.     Consume a lot of H2O to flush impurities from your system. By eating more water-rich foods such as raw fruits and vegetables, you can help support your body’s natural mechanism for purifying and detoxification. Or you can go right to the source and increase how much water you drink! It’s recommended to drink about 8 cups...

Interested in finding out some of the causes for acne? The main cause for acne is the overproduction of oil; blocked hair follicles that don’t allow the oil to leave the pores, thus often resulting in a clogged pore. However, aside from overproduction of oil, hormones and genetics there are other factors for acne breakouts that you can control! 1.     Foods   Spicy foods containing acidic lycopene can...

When we’re stressed out our hormones, like cortisol, flood our systems, which leads to our heart rate going up and heavy breathing. High levels of stress can trigger anything from acne, headaches, depression, and anxiety disorders, to worsening existing conditions like insomnia and asthma. Here are some ways to help you relax this spring…  1. Take a walk  Taking a walk can help you...

I don’t know about you, but I love spring cleaning! It’s really the one (and only) time in the year that I look forward to cleaning and tidying. I think I’m probably the most excited about starting to pack away the winter coats and start bringing out the more ‘summery’ attire. This is also usually the time I finally take the time to go...

It’s time to get prepared for spring’s predictably unpredictable weather. While the summer and winter seasons are pretty straightforwardly hot and cold, respectively, spring can bring days of either of these climates separately or even on the same day! These kinds of unpredictable changes in climate can wreak havoc on our skin, so with this post we are hoping to help you get a...

The story of Felicia who suffers from Eczema “Though it’s just a skin condition, I don’t think people really know how challenging it is to be fine one day and then wake up covered with rashes the next,” remarks Felicia Yang, a student with eczema, “It can really ruin your day, especially your confidence.” As a current high school junior, Felicia has dealt with eczema for nearly ten years...