Free Radicals and Why You Need Antioxidant Skincare
From the way cosmetics companies talk about free radicals, you’d think we’d need to call a priest to exorcise every last one out of our bodies. But, the truth is, our body needs these little guys in moderation! They play a huge role in our biological processes. They’re the reason we can turn air and food into chemical energy and they also play an important role in our immune system.We only start running into issues with free radicals when our body creates too many of them.
Skincare 101: The Best Way to Use Hyaluronic Acid in your Routine
Hyaluronic Acid is produced naturally in our bodies, and when applied topically, it can give you an amazing moisture boost and can plump your skin, reducing the appearing of fine lines and wrinkles. Sounds like a miracle, I know, but it's science! However HA isn't the most straightforward ingredient to incorporate into your skincare routine, and using it incorrectly can actually dehydrate your skin.
Do Fermented Ingredients Benefit Your Skin?
I recently received this Rose Galactomyces Essential Toner to test from iUNIK, a Korean-based brand focused on helping your skin with its offering of minimalist, natural products at a reasonable price point. I love rose toners because they smell great and they're gentle, hydrating, and calming on my skin. But the word 'galactomyces' really threw me off - I had absolutely no idea what Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) was in the ingredients list so I decided to do some digging.
