Ashwagandha is everywhere right now – in your TikTok feed, your wellness aisle, and probably your best friend’s medical cabinet. Touted as a cure-all for stress, sleep, and burnout, it sounds almost too good to be true. So, is it? I break it down for you, detailing its benefits and potential risks. What You’ll Learn…
I’ll admit this post is selfishly motivated. I got dumped, so I thought I’d share how I stopped spiraling after my breakup. My boyfriend of almost a year dumped me with little explanation, leaving me with intense emotional whiplash. Just a month earlier, he was talking about moving across the country with me and eloping…
We all know sunscreen is important. But does the type of sunscreen you use – chemical vs. mineral – actually matter? The short answer: yes. Here’s why. What You’ll Learn Chemical vs. Mineral Sunscreen: What’s the Difference Apart from the obvious ingredient differences the fundamental difference between chemical and mineral sunscreen is how they protect…
That bronzed, just back from Saint Tropez glow has become a modern beauty staple. But the sun is dangerous, and tanning beds are worse – so the industry gave us a safe alternative: self tanner. But is it actually safe? And even more importantly…why do we feel like we need it? What You’ll Learn About…
PDRN serums are suddenly everywhere – from K-beauty posts to clinical-looking ampoules. But what is PDRN, and why are people putting salmon sperm on their skin? What You’ll Learn PDRN: A DNA Derived Ingredient PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide) is a natural compound derived from salmon sperm (yes, you read that right). PDRN is a type of polynucleotide,…
Collagen is no longer just in your serums or moisturizers – it’s in your coffee, smoothies, and even canned sodas. But do these drinkable beauty boosters actually work, or are they just expensive flavored water hyped by influencers? What You’ll Learn Setting the Record Straight – What Is Collagen? Collagen is a protein made up…
Peptides are suddenly everywhere – serums, moisturizers, face washes, eye creams. But what are they actually doing for your skin? And are they worth the hype, or just another pricey buzzword? In this post, I’ll break down what peptides are and how to pick the right ones for your skin concerns. What Are Peptides? As…
Mandelic acid is taking over skincare shelves, but what does it actually do and why do you need it in your skincare routine? What is Mandelic Acid? Mandelic acid is an exfoliating alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) – for those of you who don’t know, AHA’s are water-soluble acids used to exfoliate skin. AHA’s work by…
Your gel nail kit that you bought on Amazon for $16.99? It might be exposing you to high levels of toxic chemicals. While nail products are regulated by the FDA, nail product manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products are safe for consumers. That means that the FDA doesn’t review every product before it hits…
Tariffs are making headlines across the globe, but there’s confusion and misinformation on how the tariffs will affect every day people and the products they buy. I’m going to break it down in an unbiased, non-political way, so that you can understand how tariffs impact your life down to the granular details, including your beauty…