How to Tell If You Have Combination Skin

Jul 01. 2020

If you’re looking to find out if you have combination skin, trace the capital letter T on your face. That's your t-zone, your key to figuring out whether or not you have combination skin. 

Meet The Muse: Superberries

Jun 29. 2020

Youth To The People’s Superberry blend is made up of goji, açai, and maqui berries, all of which boast proven skin benefits, medicinal uses, and cultural significance. Ready to get to know these champion superfruits? Let’s dive in.

How to Tell If You Have Dry Skin

Jun 27. 2020

By Manna Zel Do you have dry skin, or is it just dehydrated? In the words of YTTP’s Director of Education, Laura Cline, “Dry skin is something we’...

How to Fix Dehydrated Skin Overnight

Jun 25. 2020

When you wake up with dehydrated skin, it feels like there’s no quick fix or easy way out. When you haven’t been drinking enough water or when traveling, changing climate, or caffeine consumption get in the way, your skin can feel tight, irritated, and inflamed. If you’ve been experiencing dehydration long enough to have a name for it, you’re probably already wondering how to get rid of it, and fast. 

This Is How Vitamin C Benefits Your Skin

Jun 23. 2020

Say goodbye to fine lines and dull skin with a vitamin your skin loves—vitamin C. There’s a reason it is so popular in skincare, between its firming, brightening, and antioxidizing benefits. As Laura Cline, Youth To The People’s Director of Education, asks, “What doesn’t it do?” 

What Are the Benefits of Aloe Vera for Skin?

Jun 18. 2020

Aloe vera is gentle enough to be a part of your everyday routine to decrease inflammation and achieve your skincare goals. It’s a highly beneficial ingredient to keep in stock at home. 

Q: How Does Hyaluronic Acid Work?

Jun 15. 2020

Water, perhaps the most important ingredient in our routines, keeps our skin happy for many reasons, and we need an ample source within our skin’s barrier for the ingredients in our skincare routines to function efficiently. For best results, hyaluronic acid should be incorporated into any skincare regimen that also includes other humectants and moisturizers to protect against transepidermal water loss.

What Are the Benefits of Vitamin E for Skin?

May 21. 2020

Think of vitamin E as the friend in the group who keeps everyone connected. Like the friend who makes sure everyone is good, vitamin E is good for you because it keeps you protected and helps you heal when you need it.

What Are the Benefits of Green Tea for Skin?

May 20. 2020

Being a barista on and off for three years taught me to steam oat milk and pour pretty decent latte art, but the best thing it ever did for my skin was teach me to love green tea. Used for centuries in Eastern medicine, green tea contains antioxidants that are said to protect against some chronic diseases and has more nourishing benefits for your skin than you might think.

Why is Kale Good for Your Skin?

Apr 27. 2020

It’s no secret that we love our greens at Youth To The People—in our salads, our juices, and our skincare. Kale is one of those ingredients that is good for you all around. 

What Are the Benefits of Reishi Mushroom for Skin?

Apr 13. 2020

If you’ve been following Youth To The People for some time, you probably know we’re big fans of adaptogens—but this didn’t start with us; adaptogens have been used in Eastern medicine and Ayurveda for around 5,000 years. Chinese and Japanese medical practitioners have used reishi mushroom for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

What Are the Benefits of Spinach for Skin?

Apr 06. 2020

Even though it probably wasn’t your favorite taste as a kid, spinach has so many benefits for skin. When applied topically, spinach is rich with benefits for your skin’s health. The leafy green makes an appearance in Youth To The People’s custom PRO-GRADE VEGAN™ superfood blend and it’s filled with the antioxidants and nutrients your skin loves. 

What Are the Benefits of Lactic Acid for Skin?

Mar 17. 2020

Cleopatra was said to have bathed in milk—she and her famously smooth skin had a routine were lightyears ahead of her time, indulging in the many benefits of lactic acid for skin, which we know can be found in milk, or be 100% vegan and derived from corn sugar, like in the Kombucha + 11% AHA Exfoliation Power Toner.