Food for Skin Blogs Posts

Sea buckthorn is rich in provitamin A, vitamin C and fatty acids. Read what sea buckthorn oil does for your skin and which products contain it.

What is the difference between AHA, BHA and PHA? An honest explanation of exfoliating acids, which suit your skin and which ones we use.

Honest answer: there is no direct natural alternative to niacinamide. Read what niacinamide does and which natural ingredients partly overlap.

Q10 is an antioxidant your body makes itself, and it declines with age. Read what Q10 does for your skin and why it works best in combination.

Ceramides are the mortar of your skin barrier. Our products contain no ceramides, but they do contain the natural lipids that support the barrier. Read how.

Squalane resembles the oil your skin makes itself. Read what this light, plant-based oil does, where it comes from and which skin types it suits.

Vitamin C supports collagen formation and protects against free radicals, but pure vitamin C is unstable. Discover the natural sources that work.

Hyaluronic acid isn't the only humectant in cosmetics. Discover how glycerin, aloe vera and konjac root help your skin retain moisture through the same mechanism.

Applying collagen directly doesn't work: the molecule is too large for the skin. Read how to support your own collagen production with vitamin C and protection.

Antioxidants help protect the skin against free radicals. Read why a mix of vitamin E, Q10, and polyphenols does more than one single ingredient.

Looking for a natural alternative to retinol? Discover what carotenoids and bakuchiol do and don't do, and what's safe during pregnancy.

How exactly does skin cell renewal work? Discover why skincare doesn't give immediate results and how skin renewal changes as you get older.

What is lymphatic drainage and what does it do for your face? Discover how to perform lymphatic drainage yourself and how a gua sha visibly improves your skin.

What does stress do to your skin? Stress. Everyone experiences it at some point. It’s a rushed feeling that can sometimes completely throw you off balance. Think of a missed...

What is the skin barrier and what does it do for your skin? Discover why this protective layer is so important and how to keep it healthy.

Discover what a waterless day cream is, its benefits, and how to choose the right one for your skin.

Does your skin feel dry, tight, or sensitive? Discover how to recognize a damaged skin barrier and what the causes are.

Discover which natural ingredients suit your skin problem. What works for dry, sensitive or impure skin and why simplicity is important.

Salicylic acid is often found in skincare for blemish-prone skin. But what about during pregnancy?

The best natural facial care per skin type? Discover why your skin condition matters more than fixed categories.

You can spot greenwashing in skincare not by pretty words, but by what's actually in a formula. I explain how misleading claims work.