You may find that with the changing seasons, your moisturizer isn’t as effective as it once was. For instance, your skin may become more oily in the warmer months, making your moisturizer for dehydrated skin unsuitable. Alternatively, if your job or your hobbies force you to spend more time in the sun, you may find your skin needs more moisture than normal. And if years of sun damage are showing on your skin, you won’t want a daytime cream at all; instead, you might prefer a specialty facial cream designed for wrinkles and damaged, pigmented skin.Below, we’ve highlighted a few...

  When we’re young, our skin does an excellent job of resisting wrinkles, because the skin is able to easily retain moisture and to stretch in and out. However, over time, the skin begins to thin and loses its high concentration of elastin and collagen. As moisture retention drops and our skin loses its plumpness, the epidermis begins to sag and wrinkles begin to form.Does this declaration cause you to lose all hope? Don’t! There are specific ingredients (and formulas) that can still wage a war on wrinkles. Read on to see which ones we prize the most in our Pure...

 According to a recent article in the Huffington Post, the use of rosehip seed essential oil in skin care could be the next global trend in the natural beauty space. Used in cultures as old as those of the Egyptians and the Mayans, the use of rosehip seed essential oil has been a common practice for thousands of years, making it a reliable remedy for a variety of ailments. Read below to learn more about the benefits of rosehip seed essential oil. Evens DiscolorationRosehip Seed Essential Oil contains components like Vitamin C and lycopene, which can even out dark colored spots, as...

 For hundreds of years, millions of people around the world have used the aloe vera plant for a variety of purposes. Native to the continent of Africa, this “wonder plant” can relieve everything from itching, burning skin to constipation, stomachaches and heartburn.Although using the aloe vera plant is beneficial in many ways, we are most interested in those that relate to the skin. Read on to learn the top 5 benefits of aloe vera in skin care. 1. Anti-Aging Serum:  Aloe vera can be a potent ingredient for an anti-aging skin regimen. According to Elizabeth Renter of the Natural Society, aloe vera gel...

Cocoa butter vs. shea butter: is there really any difference? In the natural and organic marketplace, these two ingredients often seem interchangeable. However, while both butters can be beneficial to your skin, that doesn’t mean they always serve the same purpose. Read below to understand their differences and which one is best for you. Cocoa Butter vs. Shea Butter: The DifferencesScentWhile cocoa butter is pleasantly reminiscent of chocolate or coconuts, the scent of shea butter is much less attractive. Because this ingredient can be improved with essential oils, it remains a popular one. However, it might be one to avoid...