Skin Care Articles

Want to hydrate your skin overnight? The night is more magical than the day!While you might be excused for skipping a complete skin care routine in the morning, night is an important time to pamper your skin. Every day you expose your skin to harsh UV rays, pollutants and, yes, never-ending stress, which makes it...

Our skin absorbs 70% of what we put on it, making it of major importance to be mindful of the ingredients we are choosing to lather on. And where do we find the information about those ingredients? It’s simple – the skin care labels! It’s a bit frightening to know the types of chemicals...

When most people think of cucumber, they think of salads, infused water, or healthy snacks. However, many of the same compounds that make cucumber a refreshing addition to your diet are also the reason it has become a popular ingredient in skincare. The growing interest in cucumber skincare comes from its naturally high water...

Choosing the best vitamin c product for skin brightening requires understanding more than just the percentage on the label. Vitamin C is one of the most researched antioxidants in dermatology, but it is also one of the least stable. The difference between a product that fades dark spots and one that oxidizes before you...

Certain spices for clear skin contain naturally occurring antioxidants and plant compounds that may help support overall skin health. While no single food can eliminate breakouts or transform your complexion overnight, some spices may help support the body's response to inflammation and oxidative stress—two factors often associated with skin appearance. What you consume daily...

According to Ayurveda, the Kapha skin have an excess of earth and water and are blessed with the skin of eternal youth. Because of its thickness, Kapha skin is resistant to fine lines and wrinkles and tends to age more slowly than other types. Their skin remains youthful well into middle age. Because of my Kapha skin, everyone always thinks...

Pitta skin is one of the skin types defined by Ayurveda, the other two being Vata and Kapha. This classification is based on psycho-physiological principles called doshas. These doshas govern all the activities of the mind and body and determine the physical characteristics and emotional and mental tendencies of every human being that extends...