DEAR FRIENDLY FORMULATOR: I keep hearing about Oxygen Facials. Are they worth it and should I get one? — UP IN THE AIR DEAR UP IN THE AIR: Oxygen Facials are painless, not known to have any side effects, and there is usually little to no downtime after one. That makes them pretty safe (and great for a pre-event treatment). But what are they? First, let’s talk about what oxygen and Oxygen Therapy is–and isn’t. Oxygen is the “life-supporting” component of the air we breathe (and the third most abundant element in the universe). As a gas, oxygen is clear, but its color is pale blue as ..read more

GOOD FOR: Sensitive and Hyper Sensitive Skin . Mature Skin . Patchy Rough or Dry Skin . Stressed Skin. In my recent batch of skincare products to try, there were two gems: a very light, citrus-y vitamin serum from 40 Carrots and soothing comforting cream from AHAVA. I am finding that both work well for my sensitive skin, both before and after electrolysis. They also work together in tandem synergistically to make a simple skincare routine as my stressed sensitive skin heals. 40 CARROTS RETINOL-RICH SKIN CARE CARROT + VITAMIN C VITAMIN SERUM BUY ON AMAZON Applied to clean skin, the ..read more

DEAR FRIENDLY FORMULATOR: I’m traveling and forgot my face moisturizer. Can I use body lotion on my face? — FACE TO FACE DEAR FACE TO FACE: The general consensus in the skincare world is: Yes, but with caution (some experts even say a resounding No). Believe it or not, it’s not about the cost–although that can be a factor, too. It’s about the fact that the skin on your face is *very* different from the skin on your body (or hands). If you have oily skin or are prone to breakouts, you definitely want to tread lightly applying body lotion to your face as thicker body lotions aren’t absorbe ..read more

GOOD FOR: Dry, Sensitive and Ultra Sensitive Skin . Premature Aging . Hydration . Anti Inflammation . Pore Tightening . Smoother Skin . Wrinkle and Fine Line ReductionA face serum is essentially a more powerful moisturizing product with higher concentrations of active ingredients than regular moisturizer. You (usually) apply it after cleansing and before a regular moisturizing SPF cream. Facial serums can seem expensive, but a little goes a long way. At DEWFACE, we like Swiss Apple Stem Cell Serum 3000 from Swiss Botany for under $35. For under $25, we like the Hyaluronic Acid Serum ..read more

The MADE SAFE Certification is a comprehensive human health-focused certification for nontoxic products from baby and personal care to household products and more. The overarching goal of the MADE SAFE non-profit organization is to eliminate the use of toxic chemicals in consumer products. The MADE SAFE (Made With Safe Ingredients) seal on a product means that product’s ingredients have been screened against their Ingredient Database and found to be free of chemicals known to be harmful to human health (they also check for fragrances and potentially allergenic ingredients.) The Database ..read more

GOOD FOR: Dry, Sensitive and Ultra Sensitive Skin . Premature Aging . Hydration . Anti Inflammation . Pore Tightening . Smoother Skin . Wrinkle and Fine Line Reduction A face serum is essentially a more powerful moisturizing product with higher concentrations of active ingredients than regular moisturizer. You apply it after cleansing and before a regular moisturizing SPF cream. Serums can seem expensive, but a little goes a long way. At DEWFACE, we like Swiss Apple Stem Cell Serum 3000 from Swiss Botany for under $35. For under $25, we like the Hyaluronic Acid Serum with Squalane O ..read more

The best route to clear, unblemished skin is to start with clean skin. But how do you cleanse your sensitive, dry skin without it feeling stripped and even more dry? Pimple breakouts, whiteheads and blackheads can happen at any age for all kinds of reasons. Target and stop blemishes using acne cleansers specifically formulated for dry skin, all for under $20: Castelbel Porto Apple & Apple Cider Vinegar Energising Soap Origins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser Exposed Facial Cleanser Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Cleanser After you have cleansed your skin, you need to find a great serum ..read more

There are several reasons your skin might be feeling super-sensitive: you may have over-exposed it to the sun, wind, or fluctuating temperatures, or maybe you have been a bit over zealous about your exfoliating routine, OR… you were simply born with it. No worries, below are three top remedies for fixing and calming down sensitive and ultra sensitive skin. SENSITIVE SKIN FIX #1: Enter the Sheet Mask GOOD FOR: Brightening Skin Tone . Tightening Pores . Clearing Blemishes . Quick Skin Pick-Me-Up Before an Event or PartySheet Face Masks are fast, easy and get to work right away. But what ..read more

DEAR FRIENDLY FORMULATOR: I am getting electrolysis for the nasty hairs on my chin, neck and lip area soon. What kind of after care should I do to keep my ultra sensitive skin moisturized and prevent redness and bumps after the hair is removed? — ELATED TO BE DEPILATED DEAR ELATED TO BE DEPILATED: Congratulations on choosing this form of hair removal — electrolysis is the right method for safely and permanently removing all types of hair from all skin tones. But you are also right to be thinking of your aftercare now. We checked with a Registered Nurse about the following skincare steps a ..read more

Thank you, Anuj from Feedspot! We are very honored to be named one of the Top 100 Skin Care Blogs at Feedspot, along with some really great illuminaries in the skincare world (and some of our favorite brands), like Mario Badescu, The Pai Life, Osea Malibu, Murad, The Skincare Savior and Pevonia, to name a few. We’ve only been up and running for a month now so this is truly great. Feedspot‘s team of 25+ experts rank blogs, podcasts and YouTube channels in several categories. The editorial team reviews each one according to relevancy, blog post frequency (“freshness”), social metrics, domain ..read more