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As the seasons change from the sunny warmth of summer to the crisp coolness of fall, so do the needs of your skin. Adapting your skincare routine to these shifts may help your skin stay on track to look as radiant as possible. Clean skincare ingredients can be particularly beneficial, offering gentle yet effective care that helps visibly nourish and revitalize. Here’s a guide to incorporating natural and clean ingredients into your skincare regimen as you transition from summer to fall. Green Tea Mask Gentle Cleansing: Plant-Based Antioxidants Getting a great cleanse without harsh ingredients is important in the fall. If you have dry skin, you may need a creamy cleanser rich in moisturizing, antioxidant-rich oils, such as apricot kernel and safflower seed oils. If you have oily or combination skin, you may benefit from a cleanser that helps dissolve excess oil without stripping the skin. Look for citrus fruit oils, which offer naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids and ...

Did the thick, succulent leaves of the aloe vera plant captivate you early in life? As a kid, you probably remember squeezing its jelly-like contents onto your skin after a scrape or burn and feeling a sense of satisfaction, if not instant relief. Let’s look at some ways aloe can be even more beneficial in modern, clean skincare products and why you may want it to be one of the key ingredients in your daily skincare routine.  Neck Firming Lotion The Beauty of Aloe Aloe vera’s main ingredient—water—has a visibly hydrating effect on sensitive, dry, and damaged skin. That’s why it feels great on a sunburn, scrape, or windburn. The water in aloe helps to provide an instant cooling sensation, while the antioxidants, amino acids, and other compounds aid in visibly nourishing the skin. Because aloe is mostly water, it’s one of nature’s natural moisturizers and is suitable for all skin types. Versatility in Skincare Products Aloe vera is an incredibly versatile ingredient and can be fo...

Have you ever set skincare goals only to have those goals fall by the wayside? Or have you put together a fresh skincare routine only to return to your old one? It’s okay! We’ve all been there. You may have let specific skincare goals fall to the side simply because you didn’t see the progression you expected. Facial Cream However, you may still have skincare goals you want to achieve, but you’re looking for the push you need to move forward. This May is National Recommitment Month, and it may be the right time to “recommit” to your skincare. Recommitting to your skincare can include setting new goals or trying a new green tea mask to help refresh the appearance of your skin. Are you ready to recommit to your skin? START WITH A SIMPLE APPROACH Recommitting to anything can be challenging. Where do you start? How do you start? When it comes to your skincare, starting small and simple can be the way to go. It can come down to making simple changes to your current routine....

If your complexion is easily irritated or prone to redness, you might have sensitive skin. For sensitive skin types, gentle products are preferable to avoid potential irritants—and the redness, dryness, or inflammation that sometimes ensues. If this sounds like your skin, take comfort in knowing effective solutions can be found with nourishing, soothing botanicals in gentle skincare products. Let’s look at some options that may help address the look of redness and irritation while promoting overall skin health. Aloe Vera Gel 1. HARNESS THE POWER OF ALOE VERA Anyone who’s ever experienced sunburned skin knows exactly what it feels like. Ouch. But plant extracts are a powerful thing. The beauty of the aloe vera plant is that any skin type may benefit—and aloe isn’t just for sunburns. Aloe is known for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties, plus it has been known to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits. If you have sensitive skin, try using an aloe vera gel to help...