Tag: Self Care

How Jade Rollers and Gua Sha Help More Than Just Your Skin

How Jade Rollers and Gua Sha Help More Than Just Your Skin

The popularity of skincare over the last decade has skyrocketed, with an increased focus on self-care and prioritizing wellness every single day. However, establishing a skincare routine using jade rollers or gua sha doesn’t only help the appearance of your skin, but also your health. While these skin tools have been advertised as methods to massage products into your face, or simply destress at the end of the day, gua sha is actually one of the oldest traditional Chinese medicine treatments.

e.l.f. Beauty Stock Is Booming 

e.l.f. Beauty Stock Is Booming 

One of the most affordable makeup brands on the market, e.l.f., was founded in 2004 in Oakland, California with the goal of “selling premium cosmetics” for only a dollar. Through the 2010 era of YouTube beauty gurus like Bethany Mota, the popularity of the brand skyrocketed as tweens and teens jumped to get their hands on all the products they could at an extremely reasonable price point.

Adenosine: The Latest Answer to Wrinkles

Adenosine: The Latest Answer to Wrinkles

Adenosine is a common ingredient in many Korean skincare products, especially serums and creams. It is a naturally present substance within our bodies and nature that aids in cell growth. However, when used in skincare products it is derived from yeast. What makes it an increasingly popular product for skincare products is its anti-aging properties.

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