by Madeline Mars | Jun 11, 2025 | Acne Education
Why Acne Sometimes Gets Worse Before It Gets Better Understanding the "Purge" Starting a new acne treatment can feel like a leap of faith—especially when your skin seems to get worse before it gets better. That sudden flare-up? Some people might call this the purge,...
by Madeline Mars | Jun 6, 2025 | Clean Beauty & Ingredient Education
The Truth About Clean Beauty: What “Non-Toxic” Really Means Let’s Clear Up the Confusion “Non-toxic.” It’s on your serum, your moisturizer, even your lip balm. But what does non-toxic skincare mean—and who decides what counts? The short answer: no one. The...
by Madeline Mars | Jun 5, 2025 | Skincare Tips & Routines
Why Oxygen Is the Missing Ingredient in Your Skincare Routine Your Skin Can’t Heal Without It You’ve tried acids, serums, exfoliants, and fancy oils—but your skin still feels inflamed, sensitive, or stuck in a breakout cycle. If nothing seems to truly calm your skin,...
by Madeline Mars | Jun 4, 2025 | Lifestyle & Seasonal Skincare
Pregnancy-Safe Skincare for Acne: What Actually Works When Breakouts Don’t Get the Memo Pregnancy can come with a glow—but for many, it also brings breakouts. And finding pregnancy-safe skincare for acne isn’t as easy as it sounds. With so many common treatments off...
by Madeline Mars | Jun 4, 2025 | Acne Education
Skincare Making Acne Worse? Here’s What to Do Instead When "Clean" Still Causes Chaos You’ve invested in clean beauty, but your skin is still struggling. Could your skincare be making acne worse instead of better? Even high-end, “non-toxic” products can trigger...
