Author Archives: Cassandra Simons

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Truth About Cheap and Pricey Shampoo

Does pricey shampoo work better? What drugstore and salon formulas really do, where your money [...]

Swim, Bike, Run and Bring Your Skin Across the Finish Line

How to protect your skin from chlorine, sun, sweat and chafing while training for a [...]

The Exercises Fitness Coaches Tell Women Over 50 To Drop From Their Gym Routine

Seven popular gym exercises that carry elevated risk after 50 - and the smarter alternatives [...]

Why Is Grandma’s Skin So Flaky

Grandma's flaky skin is caused by aging, hormone loss, and barrier breakdown. Here's what the [...]

Sebaceous Glands: Your Skin Has Its Own Oil Factory and Here Is Why That Matters

Sebaceous glands produce the oil that protects and hydrates your skin. How they work, why [...]

Your Bentonite Clay Has a Hometown and That Actually Matters for Your Skin

Wyoming supplies 70% of global bentonite. Here's how origin affects quality, heavy metal levels, and [...]

The Exfoliation Secret Older Skin Has Been Waiting For

Cell turnover slows dramatically after 40. Here's how often mature skin should be exfoliated and [...]

How to Heal an Inflamed Skin Barrier and Get Your Calm Skin Back

An inflamed skin barrier causes redness, tightness, and stinging. Here's how to repair it with [...]

The Fall Skin Reset You Need Before the Season Turns

As humidity drops and temperatures shift, your skin needs a new approach. Here are the [...]

Copper Peptides Boost Collagen More Than Retinol. Here Is the Science Behind the Buzz.

GHK-Cu stimulated collagen in 70% of users vs 40% for retinol. Here is what makes [...]

Seven Fall Aromatherapy Recipes Your Home Needs This Season

Seven fall aromatherapy recipes for your diffuser, bath, and skin - plus the science behind [...]

What Happens to Your Body When You Start Lifting Weights After 50

Muscle loss, bone loss, blood sugar, brain health - here's what the science says happens [...]

What Your Skin Biome Actually Does and Why It Gets More Important With Age

Your skin hosts 1.5 trillion microorganisms. Here’s what they do, how they shift with age, [...]

The Best Peptide Creams and Serums Your Skin Has Been Waiting For

The best peptide serums and creams for firmer, smoother skin - science-backed picks and expert [...]

Why Your Lymph System Could Be the Real Key to Smoother Skin

Can lymphatic drainage really improve the look of cellulite? Here's what science says about how [...]

What to Actually Look for in an Under Eye Dark Circle Cream

Not all dark circles are the same. Find out which ingredients actually work for pigmented, [...]

The Truth About Removing Skin Tags That Most People Get Wrong

Skin tags affect up to 60% of adults. Learn why home removal is risky, what [...]

The Products and Treatments That Actually Fade Old Acne Scars

Old acne scars can be improved. Here's what actually works - from at-home retinoids and [...]

What Chiropractic Care Can and Cannot Really Do for Your Body

Tens of millions of Americans see a chiropractor each year. Here is what the evidence [...]

The Skincare Ingredients Worth Your Attention Right Now in 2026

PDRN, exosomes, bemotrizinol and more - dermatologist-backed guide to the 2026 skincare ingredients that are [...]