It can be challenging to find the right ingredients for your skin, especially if that skin is acne-prone. Check out this list of acne-inducing ingredients to see which ones you might want to avoid. Ingredients Causing Dehydration: When your skin is dehydrated, your skin will begin to hold onto dead skin cells, ultimately clogging them and causing those pesky blemishes. Wondering what ingredients might cause dehydration? Try staying away from: Silicone (often used to make your skin feel silky and smooth, but terrible for clogging pores). Often includes: Methicone, dimethicone, trimethicone, cyclomethicone, siloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, silsesquioxane, trimethylsiloxysilicate, methylpolysiloxane, stearoxytrimethylsilane Talc:this natural ingredient dehydrates and...

  Cooler weather brings fall fun, but it can also cause stressed skin to blossom as temperatures drop. Luckily, we have the perfect collection of products to ease blemish-ridden skin...but why do those items work so well? Read on to see what ingredients we use in our product line to battle acne in cooler weather. Aloe Leaf Juice: This leaf juice is most often used as an anti-inflammatory and can be critical for the treatment of irritated, blemish-ridden skin. Because aloe leaf juice can be an effective humectant by increasing water retention in the skin, aloe leaf juice and can be particularly...

 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...

In the last few decades, many cosmetics giants have begun to trumpet the importance of mineral makeups. Dermatologists and other experts particularly steer those with acne and sensitive skin towards mineral makeup options.To find out why, read below. Allows pores to remain uncloggedWhen pores become clogged with too many dead skin cells and excess sebum, they attract bacteria, which becomes trapped in the pore. Once it’s trapped, it begins to multiply, causing swelling and redness – in other words, the beginning of acne. Read more about the beginning of acne here. However, one of the benefits of mineral makeup is...