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Melasma (also called the “pregnancy mask”) can be stubborn and very frustrating for so many women. To address the questions I’ve been getting about melasma, I shared a series of posts covering this topic, including Melasma 101, 102, and 103. Now, I’m sharing some brand new information. It’s not very often that we see new meaningful...

Chances are, you’ve heard of biotin. You know that it has something to do with healthy, thick hair and strong nails. But, what exactly is it and how does it work? Let’s dig in. What is Biotin? Biotin is a form of vitamin B (vitamin B7 to be exact), and it acts as a coenzyme for multiple metabolic processes throughout the body. That...

I am loving how interested and invested you guys are in clean beauty and in what you are putting on your skin. We’ve talked parabens. We’ve talked sulfates. Now, it’s time to focus on phthalates. What are phthalates? Phthalates are a group of chemicals used in plastics and cosmetics, and they’re often used to keep things...

What are Sulfates?  Sulfates are a type of surfactant, which is basically a detergent.  In other words, they help cleanse the skin of dirt and oil, and they are the reason that many liquid body washes and shampoos create a rich, foamy lather. They’re also found in many moisturizers and sunscreens, because they help ingredients mix...