Stress affects all of us, both positively and negatively. A little bit of it—you know, the kind that gets the adrenaline pumping and gives us the drive to push boundaries—is good. But when it’s chronic…? That’s not so great for physical and mental health. 

If you’ve ever gone on vacation or moved house and found that your shampoo doesn’t froth and your skin feels, well, tight and pretty rubbish after what should’ve been a refreshing shower, then the likely culprit is the quality of the H2O pouring from the faucet.

The benefits of fragrance-free skincare are often targeted towards those with sensitivity issues. Although sensitive skin affects around 71% of Americans.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the USA, with an eye-watering 9,500 people being confirmed every day. 

When we talk about the skin barrier, we’re referring to the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis) that’s our showcase to the world. As the name suggests, it protects the deeper structures below, acting as a defensive barrier against external challenges. 

Humid weather means that skin is constantly exposed to excessive moisture. While a little can be beneficial for those who have particularly dry skin, when the air’s water content heads upwards of 60%—a common occurrence in Houston—it can cause no end of issues. 

Much has been communicated over recent years about the gut microbiome, but did you know that the skin also has one?