There are a lot of organic bodycare brands out there, but it's a bit rarer now that I find one that's really worth shouting about. While I'm a huge advocate for higher standards when it comes to my skincare ingredients, some organic lines fall into the trap of being underwhelming or not working very well. Esker products, however, don't fit this bill. Featuring a range of high-quality organic bodywashes, oils, and body tools, Esker utilizes a CO2 extraction method that gives these formulas a un...

Here's your guide to the ingredient.Anyone who struggles with acne (or any other skin concern for that matter), knows that if anyone is claiming a skincare product is a "miracle" or "works for everyone," it's probably too good to be true. That's because everyone's skin is different—even if they're struggling with the same concern.  That's especially true for acne. Take two people who experience breakouts and one of them may respond better to certain treatments. One may tolerate active ingre...

The word "gatekeep" in the context of fashion exists for a reason. In an environment where an item that feels unique and different from every other ubiquitous viral sensation can easily meet that same fate following one successful TikTok video, we can't exactly blame fashion people for keeping some of their secret go-to brands under lock and key. After all, we've seen how hard the social media platform has made getting reservations at new, hot restaurants. It's no different with clothes.Thus far...

Honestly, I find myself overwhelmed by the world of skincare enough as it is, but it seems to be even worse if you're pregnant. So many labels on my everyday skincare products say "Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding," and I wonder what exactly you can use during a pregnancy. I don't have any children yet and probably won't any time super soon, but I'd like to be prepared and have expert advice handy for when the time does roll around. If you're pregnant, nursing, or are just like me and...