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Surprisingly often left unnamed, oxidation from free radicals is the real cause of discoloration, wrinkles, and other signs of aging in skin. While moisturizing and using SPF sunscreen can help prevent sun damage and aging, oxidation naturally occurs over time (as free radicals get into our skin) and is common throughout nature, not just in humans. Treating oxidation has become the focus of many skincare products in the last few decades, promising potent antioxidant serums and creams to smooth skin and repair signs of aging. But what exactly is natural oxidation at a cellular level and what do surface level antioxidant treatments repair? Oxidation is the creation of free radicals. In the skin this happens when skin is exposed to ultraviolet light on a regular basis. Free radicals are unstable atoms that possess an unpaired electron. This unpaired electron can attack collagen strands and other skin cell structures, leading to discoloration and wrinkles. While this pr...

Whether for business or pleasure, traveling can be a stressful activity. From triple-checking flight itineraries to packing outfits worthy of Instagram, air travel is complicated and takes necessary planning in advance to make sure it all goes smoothly. You want to be confident and comfortable when traveling, yet inflamed acne breakouts commonly occur during or after traveling for long periods of time. This is seriously inconvenient, and when breakouts and acne turn painful it can seriously damper your day. There are easy ways to prevent acne breakouts and treat them in the air, but they require a bit of planning, just like your vacation itinerary. Before your trip, plan to take the essentials with you. No need to bring your entire arsenal of skincare products. A hydrating cleanser and face oil moisturizer are excellent basics to combat airplane cabin dryness and stressed out skin. Start hydrating consistently the day before the trip, and plan to drink a few bottles ...

A phrase created in the 1980s by the beauty industry to target an older female demographic, anti-aging is on skincare labels, makeup packaging, and brand promises everywhere today. It’s become a multi-billion-dollar industry in the past few decades that penetrated the beauty industry overnight. We’ve all heard it before. Wrinkles and age spots are bad and youthful glow is good. Anti aging serum that promises to return skin to its “original state” reinforces the idea that age is something to fight against. But the phrase itself, anti-aging, literally promises the impossible. You can’t stop time. The Millennial generation is surprisingly breaking up with the term anti-aging. Last year, Allure Magazine announced that it would no longer use the term “anti-aging.” Embracing the privilege of growing old, beauty product creators and skincare brand designers are done with empty promises of reversing naturally aged skin. Instead of anti aging skin care , companies like Tru...

Contrary to popular belief, hormonal teenagers are not the only ones who suffer from acne. Acne can affect anyone well into adulthood, despite diet, hormones, or a diligent skincare routine. If you struggle with acne, you have probably done your research. You have tried dozens of products, hoped for the best, and been repeatedly let down. Acne treatments with natural and safe ingredients are the superlative option for people with oily, acne-prone skin. Trendy and traditional acne treatments tend to have chemicals and toxins that dry and damage skin in the long run, accelerating signs of aging and wrinkles, where acne treatments made with natural ingredients, like anti-inflammatories and antioxidants, nourish skin back to health without drying or aggravation. Instead of looking at face creams, use a face oil for acne designed to clear and balance skin back to its natural radiance. Traditional face creams have waxes that clog pores and toxic paraben. Face oils hyd...

The everyday career woman deals with stress on a regular basis, commonly believed to be the reason for acne breakouts. From daily commutes to conference calls, chilly offices to long days, our workplaces are where we spend most of our time—and they may be making us breakout too. While we can’t avoid the workplace, we can target issues that result in acne and spots. Here’s how to beat acne breakouts from the workplace. Office Life is Dehydrating Air conditioning is a huge relief during summer months, but it can be a trigger for acne and spots. AC dries out skin, which reacts negatively and starts over producing oil in an effort to moisturize skin. Overactive oil production can lead to blocked pores which can lead to blemishes, redness, and acne. Another huge cause of dehydration is caffeine. Drinking mug after mug of coffee or other caffeinated drinks, which often also have high quantities of sugar, can lead to irritated and dry skin. While caffeine energizes us, it...