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Bakuchiol vs. Retinol: The Natural Alternative for Healthy Skin
Bakuchiol is hailed as a plant-based, gentler alternative to retinol. Derived from the seeds and leaves of the Psoralea corylifolia plant (commonly known...
Kefir: Ancient Superfood for Gut Health and Glowing Skin
Kefir is a fermented dairy superfood that has been enjoyed for centuries. Believed to have originated in the Caucasus Mountains (Russia, Georgia, and...
How Seaweed Helps Fight Climate Change and Heal Our Planet
The other night I was watching TV and came across something that stopped me in my tracks, seaweed could actually help fight climate...
Dry Skin vs. Dehydrated Skin: Key Differences & How to Treat Them
This is one of the most common skincare questions and honestly, it can be confusing. People often use “dry skin” and “dehydrated skin”...
Want Healthier Skin? The Surprising Benefits of Gardening
Gardening is not only a great way to grow your own food and enjoy the outdoors, but it also has a surprising benefit...
The Amazing Skin Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m a huge fan of Hemp Seed Oil. It’s one of my favorite ingredients...
Gut Health and Skin: How They’re Connected
Much more than you may think . . . Inside your body lives a hidden world of trillions of microorganisms, your gut microbiome. While it’s...
The Truth About Moisturizing
I’ve got dry skin, really dry skin. I’ve struggled with it for most of my adult life, trying every lotion, cream, and oil...
Pro-Flora for Healthy Skin: Why Your Skin’s Microbiome Matters
At Sans Skincare, our mission has always been simple: to create products that are not only effective, but truly healthy for your skin....