Back in the day (“the day” being when we all worked in offices), my friend and former coworker Julie once coined the term “Mist O’Clock” for that afternoon slump when we would turn to our face mists for a little refresh. We would set an alarm, and it helped give us that extra little boost of energy until the end of the work day. In the WFH era, Mist O’Clock is still very much part of my repertoire; so much so that I keep a face mist in every corner of my apartment. Best of all, th...

From breakouts to irritation, every seemingly unwanted skin condition is a means of communication. Our bodies are smart, and as such, they signal to us via aches, pains, and even acne that something's up. Hyperpigmentation is one of those communication methods. Since you're here, it's probably safe to assume that you've dealt with this finicky condition in the past or are currently dealing with it and are looking for the solutions to get rid of the dark, overly pigmented spots that result f...

Lately, I've been all about keeping things minimalistic in every place in my life, from my home to my beauty routine. Now, keeping my skincare routine simple used to be a real challenge for me because it is my job to learn about and try new products for a living. But my skin, unfortunately, bore the brunt of all of the new products I was trying at the same time. Fortunately, as I've learned more about my skin and the science of skincare, I've given up using one too many products before I've even...

During the past two to three years, my hair has gone through a lot of ups and downs. In spring 2020, I was noticing it was shedding a ton, which didn't surprise me all that much since we were at the beginning of a global pandemic. Then, after trying out new supplements, making a couple of healthier changes to my lifestyle, I noticed that my hair shedding was a lot less and I had it under control.Now though, the shedding seems to be at an all-time high and I don't know what gives! My life doesn't...