Today I’m putting on my mean girl hat. As we approach the end of summer, I thought I’d post a reminder of just how important sunscreen can be to the health of your skin.
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Photo by Karolina Grabowska via Kaboompics.
Shea Butter: Friend or Foe? →
I have a complicated relationship with shea butter. While I would never question its ability to heal and protect dry skin, its frequent inclusion in various skincare products is problematic for me. Consequently, whenever I purchase a new facial care product, I scan the ingredients obsessively for shea butter (also called Butyrospermum parkii). If it’s included, well, that product goes right back on the shelf.
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Photo by Karolina Grabowska via Kaboompics.
A Guide to the World's Oldest Skincare Ingredients →
Skincare has a long and storied history, dating to some of the earliest civilizations. The ancient Egyptians used cosmetics and skincare for both aesthetic and medicinal purposes, while the Industrial Revolution introduced the first mass-produced skincare products to the general public.
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