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Skincare Sets for this Holiday Season

Skincare sets and the importance of synergy, science and sequence when it comes to skincare products and ingredients, when buying skincare for yourself or skincare gift sets for others.

Tiffany Moon, MD on Beauty Standards as a Doctor and Female Entrepreneurship

Tiffany Moon, M.D. is a mother, wife, female entrepreneur, anesthesiologist, and TV personality based in Dallas.

Paula Sanders and the Importance of Intuition

Host of World's Your Oysta Podcast talks about her professional career and the importance of listening to your intuition.

Life Coach Trish Barillas on Managing Mental Health with Self Care

Life coach, mental health advocate, author, and speaker Trish Barillas talks about her self care routine and anxiety management.

My Tretinoin Before and After

Explore my real-life experience with tretinoin. Learn about its benefits, potential side effects, and how to optimize your skincare routine for the best results.

What is an Exfoliating Toner?

Chemical exfoliation products come in many forms. Read more to learn about exfoliating toners and how to use them.

The Different Types of Exfoliation

Should you consider a chemical exfoliant? Learn about the benefits, types, and how to safely incorporate this skincare technique into your routine.

What is Retinol Cream?

All the different forms of retinoids, potential side effects, and alternatives to a retinol cream.

4 Benefits to Buying Luxury Skincare Brands

The cost of creating a luxury skincare product isn't cheap but are premium skincare brands actually worth the splurge? Read on to find out.

The Motif Guide to Pregnancy Skin Care

Skin changes during pregnancy is normal. While pregnancy glow is the most known of them — there are other changes like dry skin during pregnancy, melasma during pregnancy, and acne...

Fashion Influencer Meghan Guffey on Launching Her Own Brand

Dallas fashion influencer and entrepreneur talks about the inspiration behind her new children's clothing line, Bea Colette, and the importance of building authentic brands and communities.

Symptoms & Causes of Dry Skin on Your Face

One of the main causes of dry skin on our face is a damaged skin barrier. We explore the common symptoms of dry skin, why and how dry skin happens,...

How to Get Porcelain Skin (Naturally)

Pat McGrath’s viral ‘porcelain skin’ makeup look has us wondering how we can get porcelain skin naturally. Read on to learn more about what it is and how to get...

7 Signs Your Skin Barrier Is Damaged and How to Repair It

A damaged skin barrier makes skin more prone to water loss and irritation. Here are some signs that you have a damaged skin barrier and how to treat it using...