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Soak in Summer Skin Care Serums From Head to Toe

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Long days, glowing skin, and warm nights… sounds like the season of summer radiance is upon us! To keep up with your glow from head to toe, it’s time to bring in serums. And not just any serums, but ones made with science-backed ingredients. You can give your skin some serious hydration with a well-formulated serum, whether it’s a face serum or hand serum. Let’s explore potent yet lightweight options to consider adding to your summer skin care lineup. Why Summer Is the Perfect Time for Serums Do you battle dryness and overexposure to the sun? Summer can be hard on the skin, with heat, sweat, travel, and sunshine all on the menu. Seek out serums with plant-based Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), a moisture-binding signaling protein that supports overall visible skin health. This biotech ingredient can help rejuvenate the look of skin. Think about a daytime face serum with plant growth factor and antioxidants to help boost moisture levels in the skin and lock in hydration. E...

Your 10-Minute Summer Glow Routine with High-Performing Products

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Summer days may be long, but your skin care routine doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re headed to the beach, brunch, or straight into a video call, the following 10-minute glow-up will leave your skin feeling refreshed, hydrated, and protected. Do it all without breaking a sweat. With clean, minimal, and high-performance ingredients, you can do great things for your skin. Here’s your foolproof, fast-track summer skin care lineup: 1. Prep and Refresh with a Gentle Cleanser One of the best ways to wake up your skin and support the skin barrier is to wash away any of the night’s impurities with a gentle gel to milk cleanser. Pristine Icelandic water and plant-based squalane are excellent ingredients to look for to help prevent moisture loss and treat your skin kindly. You don’t want to strip your skin; you want it balanced. Fine Line Eye Serum 2. Dab on a Fine Line Eye Serum Next, target the under-eye area because this delicate skin often takes the brunt of summer squinting ...

Summer Plans Got You Stressing? Glow-Up Quick with These 4 Tips

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If a glance at your calendar tells you anything, it’s that summer events are in full swing! With a busy summer schedule packed with back-to-back graduation parties, weddings, birthdays, family reunions (you name it), your skin may be craving a boost so you can show up feeling confident at each and every event. If you find yourself with a shorter-than-normal runway to prep your skin for some big occasions, here are four tips to give your skin a quick glow-up. While visibly healthy skin doesn’t happen overnight, these tips can help your skin look radiant just in time for your next event. 1. Simplify Your Skin Care Regimen Whether you call it “skinimalism” or simply streamlining your skin care product lineup, simplifying your skin care regimen can work wonders for keeping your skin visibly healthy and happy, not to mention saving you time. While you may think that using more skin care products will make your skin glow faster, more isn’t always better when it comes to skin...

Skin Care That Feels Like a Mini Vacation for Your Skin

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Sun-filled days are good for the soul, not to mention a natural source of vitamin D. Whether it’s a day tending to your garden or hiking on your favorite trail, the sun always has a way of energizing the spirit. What’s not to love about spending time outdoors? When you go in for the day, though, it’s time to show your skin some serious love. If you give your complexion some high-quality care, it’ll feel even better than the sun itself. Here are a few skin-soothing tips that’ll benefit anyone who spends time outside. Cleanse and Apply a Cooling Hydrogel Mask Wash away the dirt and grime of the day with a gentle face cleanser that leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth, and refreshed. After you pat your complexion dry, it’s time to give your facial skin a hug with a cooling hydrogel mask . Deliver instant hydration with a beauty mask rich in hyaluronic acid and glycerin. These two ingredients provide optimal nourishment and help boost moisture retention in the skin. This ...

Should You Layer Skin Care Products? What to Know

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Your skin care regimen is more than just a part of your daily routine; it’s an opportunity to practice self-care, celebrate your inherent beauty, and visibly rejuvenate your skin. While high-performance, luxurious products are the foundation of any dream skin care regimen, applying them in the right order can make a difference. Plus, layering products properly can benefit anyone. If you love exploring science-backed skin care and innovative ingredients, understanding how to layer your products correctly can help you get the most out of your routine. If you prefer to keep your wellness regimen simple, layering a few key products can help you create a streamlined system. Here’s what to know about properly applying skin care products.  Layer From Lightest to Heaviest When layering skin care products, the general rule of thumb is to start with products that have a lighter consistency, such as serums, and work your way up to thicker products, like eye creams and moisturi...

Natural Beauty and Strength: How to Embrace Icelandic Skin Care

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People from all over the world visit Iceland to explore glimmering glacial lagoons, soak in mineral-rich hot springs, and witness the breathtaking Northern Lights. With so much natural beauty to behold, it’s easy to understand why this Nordic country is known for slow living, sustainability, and clean lifestyles. As more and more beauty enthusiasts around the world come to value pure ingredients, efficacy-driven products, and straightforward routines, Icelandic skin care is becoming increasingly popular. After all, Icelandic beauty rituals focus on holistic practices, quality ingredients, and simplicity. Here’s what to know about Icelandic beauty rituals, and how to infuse your own beauty routine with refreshing products and practices. Embrace Natural Beauty Iceland is known for its holistic approach to wellness, which is why a clean diet, active lifestyle, and plenty of fresh air are staples of Icelandic wellness routines. Following an Icelandic beauty routine isn’t ...

6 Tips for a Powerful Anti-Aging Skin Care Routine

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A simple but effective anti-aging skin care routine goes a long way in helping your skin look as visibly healthy and youthful as possible. Whether your goal is to boost hydration, support natural collagen production in the skin, or soften the look of fine lines, building a reliable skin care routine can start with the following six tips. Cleanse Gently But Wisely Choose a gentle cleanser that dissolves excess oil, daily grime, and other impurities without stripping your skin of its natural moisture. Look for mild formulas with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and squalane to keep your skin feeling soft and refreshed. Exfoliate for a Brighter-Looking Glow Exfoliation is key to revealing smoother, more radiant-looking skin. Regularly removing dead skin can help improve overall texture and enhance the absorption of your skin care products. If you choose a physical exfoliant, make sure it’s not abrasive, such as finely ground apricot seed or micro-crystalline volcanic l...