Skin Lab

Test it until it’s perfect

There are many stages in the development of each new skincare product. Getting the perfect formula is just one step in the process. In the final stage, we test the product multiple ways before laun...

Suffering From
'Maskne'?

  To fight against the spread of COVID-19, face coverings play a crucial role and are required by an increasing number of organizations. Those with acne-prone or sensitive skin are feeling the wrat...

Oxidative Stress and
Antioxidants

  Many of us are familiar with the effects of oxidative stress in our skin: inflammation, uneven texture and tone, hyperpigmentation, and even loss of firmness and elasticity.  But just what is oxi...

DIY: Gentle
Facial Scrub

Summer is officially here and soft, naturally radiant skin is all the rage. If it isn’t already, a gentle facial scrub should be a staple in your skincare routine. The dead skin cells that have ac...

We Need More
Black Women in STEM

  As a brand dedicated to encouraging and promoting women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), we can not talk about the issue without talking about the devastating under-rep...

UV Light and Your Skin

Photo Credit: Eli Perez  Fresh air and sunshine are important for our health and wellbeing, but when spending time outdoors it’s important to recognize how your skin is affected.  UV radiation from...

Spotlight: 20/20
Eye Cream

  Our skin undergoes many changes over time.  It becomes thinner, proteins that give it firmness and elasticity diminish, it loses radiance due to slower cell turnover, and adequate moisture levels...

Beauty 'Hacks' You Should
NEVER Try

 We live in a world where DIY (Do It Yourself) beauty hacks are easy to find and easier to try, but that doesn’t mean they are good for your skin. In many cases, these “solutions” disrupt your skin...

10 Ways to be
Greener

  Making environmentally friendly choices is important to prevent as much harm from occurring to the environment. There are many ways to be more eco-friendly beyond throwing that cardboard box into...

Why We Need More
Women in STEM

  If you’re a woman who studied a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) program, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of being one of only a few women in the room. In fact, accordi...