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…