What Are the Benefits of Squalane for Skin?

Aug 05. 2020

Squalane or squalene? What exactly is the difference between the two? Is it an ethically sourced ingredient? Is it vegan? What are the benefits of squalane for skin? I get these questions all the time as a skincare educator for Youth to the People. Don’t worry, I got you.

What Are the Benefits of Ceramides for Skin?

Aug 03. 2020

Think of ceramides as the cement between the bricks on a house, creating a barricade to lock in water and moisture and prevent foreign microorganisms from entering the body.

How Does Vitamin C Firm the Skin?

Jul 24. 2020

Vitamin C is most commonly touted for its skin tone evening benefits and for help with fading hyperpigmentation and boosting radiance—but did you also know that it is a potent firming ingredient?

Do You Have Oily Skin, or Is It Just Summer?

Jul 06. 2020

Summertime is like a one-two punch of both increased oil and sweat production in the skin. This changing of the seasons can also make it difficult to distinguish between the two skin issues: sweating and oily skin.

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

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’d consider a skin type, meaning that you’re born with it.”

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.