Hygge (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish word used to describe a feeling or moment of cozy comfort, warmth and well-being. (If you’ve never heard of it, you probably also missed the Norwegian slow TV trend of 2016, both worth looking into.)...
The cooler weather and cloudy days of winter might make you think you can put away the sunscreen, but there’s no such thing as cold weather UV immunity. In fact, some winter conditions can make UV more powerful. Protecting...
You’ve got your skin care regimen dialed. You’re getting good sleep. Eating well. What else can you do to get even more radiance-enhancing results? Two words: weekly mask. What can a mask do for your skin? Minimize Pores...
This time of year, the shopping list is often bigger than the budget. If you’re looking to break the mold without breaking the bank, look no further. We’ve rounded up our favorite budget-friendly, wow-factor gifts to make their holidays bright,...
The official start of fall is just days away (September 22). Along with adjusting your wardrobe and latte flavor to match the season, it’s a good time to make a few tweaks to your skin care regimen. Here’s what’s on...
When using Vivant corrective therapies, the question about when to move up to the next level can only be answered by another question: what are your skin goals? That’s because when to move up, or even if you move...
Summer brings a unique set of challenges for skincare. Heat, humidity, and increased sebum production can leave skin feeling oily and clogged. But other factors like chlorine, sweat, and sun exposure can lead to dryness and irritation. How do you...
Hydrating. Moisturizing. Humectant. Emollient. Aren’t they all essentially the same thing? Definitely not. Though all of these terms tend to get mixed and matched and interchanged, they have very different meanings. Understanding the differences can help ensure you are giving...
Ah, February, when all that's left of the holidays are a few glittery remains in the carpet, the sun finishes its day long before you do, and everything just seems to be on repeat (hello, Mr. Groundhog). Just when...
We’re smack in the middle of the holidays and, for many, that can mean the needle is pinging back and forth between joy and panic. Parties and family and gifts. Yay. Parties and family and gifts. Oh my. There are...
Should you choose all your skincare products from the same brand? Does it matter if you mix and match products across multiple skincare lines? The choice to be a brand loyalist or a cherry-picker is up to you, but there...
When it comes to skincare, results are everything. And there’s no better way to chronicle those results than with “before and after” photos. Even if you don’t plan to share them, “Before and After” photos will help you chronicle your...
