If your health is one of your priorities at the moment, don't skip out on those multivitamins! Of course, it's important to have a balanced diet, regular exercise, and complete sleep to keep your mind and body healthy throughout the year — but multivitamins are a great way to, well, supplement all that hard work.
If you're new to skin care, all the ingredient talk can get overwhelming. Let's review: Retinol is good for discoloration and elasticity, AHAs will leave your complexion glowing, and BHAs will keep your pores clear. Then there's also superstar ingredients like niacinamide, vitamin C, SPF and more to consider...
Not to get all science-y on you, but it's really important to understand how the pH of your skin can affect the way it looks and feels. In short, pH refers to acidity levels. It ranges from 1 to 14, with seven being considered neutral; everything below seven is acidic, while everything above seven is basic. You'd think that seven would be perfect for your skin — but in all reality, the Journal of Cosmetic Science reports than a pH level of just below five is ideal for the skin.
As the weather begins to warm, we naturally start shedding layers of clothing. Bulky coats are hung up and stored, dresses start making a comeback, and shoulders get to see the light of day. In the same way you want to lighten up come spring and summer with your apparel, lighter skin care and beauty products somehow feel more seasonally appropriate. If you're keen on trying a new foundation, consider one of these new launches — they're all exceptionally lightweight.
