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Scroll through your social media feeds and you’ll probably see videos featuring clay masks that tout skin purifying benefits. Clay is a powerhouse when it comes to degunking pores and absorbing water and sebum, which is why it’s often used in facial treatments. But did you know that clay-based haircare products have a host of benefits as well? Bentonite clay has a long history as a traditional remedy for everything from relieving the discomfort of a poison ivy rash to preventing dandruff. What is Bentonite Clay? Absorbent aluminum phyllosilicate clay (aka bentonite) has been around for thousands of years. When...

Figuring out how to find the right face wash for your skin, unfortunately, isn’t as easy as it should be. With companies using slick packaging and clever marketing jargon to draw you in, you could never be too sure about what you are buying. Regardless, even the sharpest looking bottle on the shelf or the most used product online can’t guarantee you positive results - especially with something as unique as skincare. For instance, cleansers are part of the holy trinity of skincare and can wreak havoc on your skin if improperly formulated. Take bar soap, for example. Rub that...

Figuring out how to find the right face wash for your skin, unfortunately, isn’t as easy as it should be. With companies using slick packaging and clever marketing jargon to draw you in, you could never be too sure about what you are buying. Regardless, even the sharpest looking bottle on the shelf or the most used product online can’t guarantee you positive results - especially with something as unique as skincare. For instance, cleansers are part of the holy trinity of skincare and can wreak havoc on your skin if improperly formulated. Take bar soap, for example. Rub that...

Have you ever noticed how soft your feet feel after a day at the beach? You can thank the ocean minerals and the sand itself for polishing away those calluses and rough spots. What happens so effortlessly just by walking on an abrasive surface is an important process known as exfoliation. The dead, dry skin is buffed away, leaving softer skin in its place. Now, if you want to keep your face feeling healthy and, yes, looking younger longer, you need to exfoliate it, too. Learning the ins and outs of the different types of exfoliators and how to exfoliate...