Author Archives: Cassandra Simons

When Skin Won’t Shed: What Is Hyperkeratosis and How It Affects Your Skin

Most people associate flaky skin with dryness, maybe a harsh cleanser, or winter weather. But [...]

Are You Applying Your Eye Cream Wrong? Here’s How Dermatologists Do It

Most of us use eye cream. But very few of us are using it the [...]

How to Keep Your Skin Healthy While Traveling (Without Losing Your Glow)

There’s a strange paradox that hits the moment you step on a plane or pack [...]

Sugar Damage You Can See: What Glycation Does to Your Skin and How to Fight Back

You might not think twice about that morning muffin or afternoon soda. But your skin [...]

Leaf to Lotion How Plant Stem Cells Aim to Revive Skin

The first time I read that a rare Swiss apple could keep its own skin [...]

Your Morning Brew Shows Up on Your Skin

I used to think my first cup of coffee only lit up my brain, but [...]

Melasma Stains and How We Fade Them

Pregnancy feels magical until a mirror shows a mosaic of chocolate-brown patches across the cheeks [...]

Puresterol Powers Youthful Skin with Botanical Estrogen

More than a few people are surprised when the mirror suddenly shows skin changes that [...]

How Remineralization Works: The Science of Rebuilding Tooth Enamel Naturally

Tooth enamel may be the hardest substance in your body, but it’s not invincible. Acidic [...]

Stuck Tears and Swollen Lids: How to Treat Clogged Tear Ducts and Sties Safely

The eye is a small, sensitive organ, but when something goes wrong, even a minor [...]

Beauty’s Strangest Secrets: 5 Bizarre Beauty Habits from Around the World

Beauty doesn’t follow a single rulebook. Across centuries and continents, people have turned to some [...]

WholeFoods Magazine: A Pillar in the Natural Products Industry

WholeFoods Magazine has served as a foundational resource within the natural products industry since its [...]

The Truth About Beef Tallow for Skincare: Ancestral Wisdom or Outdated Trend?

Beef tallow in skincare isn’t new. It’s old – very old. For thousands of years, [...]

Sweat Happens A Guide to the Best Natural Deodorants and Why They Keep You Fresh

I still remember the afternoon our creative director jogged back from lunch and drifted through [...]

Scalp Exfoliation Is the Hair-Care Step You Can’t Keep Skipping

The hot subway platform blasts warm air at your hair and suddenly your scalp feels [...]

Rosacea Relief Starts Here: How to Care for Sensitive, Red-Prone Skin

Redness that won’t quit. Flare-ups that seem to come out of nowhere. And that frustrating [...]

Cosmetic or Drug the High Stakes Difference That Shapes Your Beauty Routine

A recent tally from Fortune Business Insights pegs the global cosmetics market at a formidable [...]

Liquid Gold: Discover the Carrier Oils That Give Skin a Natural Glow

The beauty aisle changes faster than the weather, yet one fact remains steady – skin [...]

Can You Use Serum as Makeup Primer? Here’s What Actually Works

The beauty aisle is crowded with serums promising glow, hydration, firming, and more. But what [...]

Off-the-Shelf Skincare vs. DIY Skincare: What Really Works Best for Your Skin?

The rise of DIY culture has made its way from food and home improvement into [...]