Just about every makeup artist would agree that the secret behind makeup that looks flawless for hours is a good base, which is where skincare comes in. The healthier and more hydrated your skin feels, the better your makeup will…
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How Lifestyle (Sleep, Diet, Stress) Affects Your Skin
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so it should come as no surprise that it’s significantly influenced by your lifestyle habits. From diet to sleep to stress, read on as Introstem explains exactly how your lifestyle affects your skin.…
The Best Nighttime Skincare Routine – Step by Step
Wondering if it’s actually possible for a night skincare routine to give you skin that looks smoother and brighter than usual in the morning? It definitely is, so long as you’re following the right steps and using the right products. …
Grape Stem Cells vs. Sodium Hyaluronate: Which Ingredient Plays the Bigger Role in Your Skincare?
While the spotlight seems to shine on a different skincare ingredient each week, certain names end up, over time, going from trend to trusted. Grape stem cells and sodium hyaluronate are two such ingredients. You’ll struggle to find a dermatologist…
How to Brighten the Look of Tired, Shadowy Under-Eyes
Do your under-eyes often look dark, shadowy, and tired? This can happen for a number of reasons. While genetics sometimes plays a part, everything from dehydration to sleep deprivation to nutritional deficiencies can cause dark circles and shadows to develop…
Skincare for Busy People: How to Stay Consistent With Less Effort
Struggling to find enough time for skincare? No matter how chaotic life may get, it’s important that you don’t neglect your skin. The good news? Although skincare is often seen as being time-consuming, it doesn’t need to be this way.…
You’re Probably Applying Your SPF Wrong – Fix it in 3 Steps
Think that your skin is being adequately protected from the sun because you wear SPF each day? Think again. Although the importance of wearing SPF is common knowledge, skin cancer rates are soaring (it’s now the most common type of…
Sweat-Proof Skincare: Summer Essentials That Actually Work
The summer months can be a difficult time for your skin. Not only can all of that extra sweat cause problems, but the increase in sebum production at this time of year makes it even more important to keep your…
The Skin Barrier Breakdown: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Your skin barrier plays an integral role in keeping your skin feeling healthy. However, with this barrier sitting on the outermost layer of your skin, it’s very susceptible to damage, which then affects how it works. Even with the best…
The Beauty of Biotech: Are Lab-Grown Ingredients the Future?
Biotechnology was once considered quite a futuristic concept that was mainly associated with pharmaceuticals. In recent years, however, it has started to infiltrate the world of skincare, to the point where it’s now having a significant impact on the entire…
