If a product is all over Instagram or in all of your friends’ medicine cabinets should you be using it too? Welcome to “Do You Really Need…”, a new series where we discuss, with the help of some experts, how to determine whether or not a trendy or divisive product…
We hear it all the time: Cold weather can dry out your skin, making it rough. But how does that actually happen? We dive deep into how winter actually affects your skin and how you can prevent dry, flaky skin. Bundling up for winter is hard enough, but keeping your…
This cult K-Beauty brand is making balancing school and skin care easier than ever. Maintaining a skin care routine in the midst of returning to school, hitting the books, and hanging with friends is practically an olympic sport. There’s the upended routines, long nights in the library, a shift in…
A lot of people classify their skin as sensitive, but unless you have a condition like eczema or food allergies, your skin probably isn’t as sensitive as you think. Read on to learn why. As a Soko Glam Skin Expert, one of the things I hear from customers quite often is…
What are the shea butter benefits for your skin? Of all the buzzy skincare ingredients out there, shea butter is likely one you’ve at least heard of. Let’s break it down. We wouldn’t be surprised to hear you’ve used shea butter many times yourself. From facial creams to body washes…
Mugwort has been a favorite skin care ingredient in K-Beauty for hundreds of years. Find out why it’s an excellent ingredient for sensitive skin types and what its primary benefits are. We’ve also called out some of our favorite mugwort picks! If you’re a skin care junkie, chances are you’ve…
What makes jojoba oil so great for dry skin? Since it’s really easy to become overwhelmed when searching for a new product, Ingredient Spotlight is here to break down the basics. Here we’ll teach you how an ingredient works and leave you with product recommendations to help you with your search. You see…
Are there any powerful anti-aging ingredients that are sensitive skin-friendly? This week’s question comes from commenter Julie who asked: “I have rosacea plus an atopic autoimmune disease, so I’ve had crazy sensitive skin as a kid. It’s hard to find active anti-aging ingredients that won’t cause me to have welts or…
Acwell’s Real Aqua Balancing Cream taps into the power of fatty acids, houttuynia cordata, and brussel sprouts (you read that right) to completely nourish. Dry and sensitive skin can be some of the most challenging to nourish and treat. Applying new layers of toners, serums, essences, and moisturizers can often…
This Hyaluronic Acid 101 post breaks down the basics, teaches you how it works and leaves you with product recommendations so you can try it yourself. Hyaluronic acid is perhaps one of the buzziest ingredients in skincare right now. Despite its popularity and inclusion in numerous products, though, there’s still quite…
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