Taking care of yourself, accepting your appearance, and living without shame. By Teresa Smith, Co-Founder, Yudoyu® Yes, it’s true; despite our culture’s pronouncement to embrace diversity, there are still active biases and fears regarding beauty and aging. FHE Health states, “Advertising, celebrities, and social media all contribute to the message that we must look a…
Hormones and Antioxidants: Discover the formula for healthy, radiant skin through life’s changes! Your skin is not just a protective layer, it is a dynamic organ that actually reflects an intricate interplay of various internal factors. Among these, hormones and your antioxidants production play a pivotal role in maintaining skin health, regulating and repairing a multitude…
DO YOU KNOW? 2 in 5 people have a genetic variation that affects their skin’s UV defenses. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun accounts for 90% of the symptoms of early skin aging, skin damage, and skin cancer. Every time your skin is exposed to UV light, skin damage occurs. The cumulative effect…
Which one is right for YU? In our endless pursuit of healthy, youthful-looking skin, retinol has become the crowning glory ingredient. But, bakuchiol, a plant-based retinol, has become a rising star in the skincare community. And, what is a retinoid? Which one is worth the hype? Which one is safer for my skin-type? Are they safe…
YES! Ceramides are the glue (lipids or fats) that hold our skin cells together to keep our skin barrier intact and healthy. What are ceramides? Ceramides are fats or lipids that are found in skin cells. They can make up to 50% of your outer skin layer, or epidermis. Ceramides add moisture. Ceramides are important…
What if we told you that people are having surgery-free facelifts? The fabled, filter-free, photo-editing-free, late-night televised, wrinkle-erasing ingredients exist—and they’re called peptides! As skin experts, there’s no denying that peptides have to be the most magical, lesser-known anti-aging tools available today in skincare, seeing as how they defy gravity. Here is what they are,…
Have you ever bought a product because you were enticed that it contained “Vitamin C,” only to feel completely lost when you went to look for it in the ingredients list? We have five words for you—you are not alone! Similarly confusing, with magazines and talk shows dubbing it the miraculous, “holy grail,” simple, quick-fix…
Did you know that, according to skin experts, combination skin is the most common skin type? It’s also quite possibly one of the most misdiagnosed. Its mysterious, shape-shifting nature is infamous for being confusing. So, if you’re a combo, and you know it, clap your hands—you’ve come to the right place! If you’re not sure…
Meet the three Doshas – Pitta, Kapha, and Vata – each representing unique energies that, according to the Ayurveda philosophy, make up a universal life force that can affect our physical and mental constitutions. Many believe that understanding and achieving the perfect harmony between these energies can also bring peace to our moods and bodies! So,…
I know, we are all tired of wearing face masks – but we’re not talking about that kind! If you’re seeking something a little extra for your summer skin, skincare face masks help target specific issues super fast. Let’s face it, masks are not pretty. Whether they are made of a muddy mess or blue…