Let's set the scene: I'm somewhere deep in the throes of my subconscious just having your average nonsensical dream. I'm blissfully unaware and enjoying the random firing of my neurons until all of a sudden, I'm hooking up with a stranger and proceeding to cheat on my partner — or that's what I believe in my dream state. I know it's wrong, but I can't seem to stop it from happening. Read More...
Dry skin is nobody's idea of a good time. Without enough moisture, skin can feel uncomfortably tight, rough to the touch, look flaky, and get in the way of a smooth makeup application. Whether you only deal with occasional dryness or experience year-round dehydration, products with heavy-hitting moisturizing ingredients are the only thing that will relieve dry, cracked skin. If this isn't your first rodeo, then you've probably already heard of hyaluronic acid, squalane, and ceramides because they tend to get all the praise and marquee placement on product labels. Read More...
I'm going to start off with a confession, but please don't judge me: I used to slather face creams and body products all over my skin without checking the ingredients. If a friend raved about a product and said it worked, I'd try it. However, in recent years, a lot has changed, and I've become a lot more conscious about the products I'm using and the ingredients they contain. Mineral oil is an ingredient that I've seen in several skincare products, and I've been curious to find out why it's so popular. Read More...