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The Science of Sweat

Sweat is your body’s way of cooling down, but its effects on your skin can be a little more complicated. While sweating is healthy, it can disrupt your skin’s balance if not appropriately managed. ...

The Surprising Link Between Your Thyroid and Skin Health

Your thyroid—a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck—might not be something you think about daily, but it plays a major role in how you feel (and how your skin looks). It helps regulate your m...

The Hidden Link Between Stress and Skin Allergies

Did you know that stress can actually make your skin allergies worse? New research has revealed that stress doesn’t just take a toll on your mind—it affects your skin’s ability to heal and protect ...

Caring for the Winter Blues

As the temperature drops and the days become shorter, it's not unusual for our skin and ourselves to experience the effects of the winter blues. The air gets drier, leaving our skin more dehydrate...

Could moisturizer prevent heart disease?

A study at UC San Francisco showed that long term application of moisturizers the skin could reduce some age-related chronic diseases. They tested moisturizers containing lipids (fats) including ce...

Skin and the Gut

Could good gut health could equal healthy skin? Approximately 80% of the bodies immune system lies in the gut. A healthy gut is responsible for breaking down foods and nutrients to be used as fuel,...