How to Repair Your Moisture Barrier

May 10. 2021

You might already know that maintaining a strong moisture barrier is crucial to your skin’s overall health. But do you know what exactly the moisture barrier does, or, more importantly, how to fix yours if it’s out of whack?

Why You Need a Clay Mask In Your Routine

May 05. 2021

The Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask is the first of its kind to tackle congestion, gently exfoliate, and visibly minimize pores in tandem with soothing and moisturizing dry and sensitive skin.

What You Need to Know About Cell Turnover

Mar 01. 2021

Simply put, cell turnover is the circle of life for your skin. Your body continually reproduces healthy new cells to replace the dead ones on the skin’s surface. But what happens to the dead ones?

How to Cure Dry Skin Overnight

Feb 25. 2021

Skin dryness, if you’re acquainted with it, is a truly uncomfortable feeling; skin feels tight and parched—or even worse, chapped (especially in the colder months). Though unfortunate, it’s totally normal for the winter temps (and the indoor heating that comes with it) to zap some of the moisture out of our skin. 

Keep Skin Hydrated All Day with this 4-Step Routine

Feb 19. 2021

Few things embody the utter joy of a glowy, hydrated complexion. After all, it’s the ultimate canvas—allowing for vibrant self expression whether you choose to wear makeup, or not. But at this time of year, with indoor heat, high winds, and inclement weather, it can be a challenge to stay on top of flaky patches and dry, itchy bits, even with the best of intentions.

What Is Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) + How to Stop It

Feb 02. 2021

TEWL is the process by which coveted, needed water escapes our skin into the air. While it’s super normal and is happening to literally everyone all the time, it’s also a bummer for your skin. But why would we let an invisible, common process mess so hard with our skin goals?

Liven Up Dehydrated Winter Skin with this 5-Step Routine for Every Skin Type

Jan 07. 2021

Winter skin dehydration is so real, friends—but rest assured, with the right routine, you can kick it to the curb and get your complexion glowing again. It all comes down to a) drinking roughly 64 ounces of water a day, b) finding the best products for your skin and c) being super-consistent about using them.

How I Revive My Skin in the Desert

Aug 06. 2020

Forming new habits is hard, but I knew that by moving to a desert town in Arizona, my old habits would need to be shattered. Number one on the list: taking time to care properly for my skin after spending the day shooting outdoors.

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. 

Five Dry Skin Myths—Busted

Mar 13. 2020

Today’s myth-busting topic: dry skin. Yes, it is something that you can be naturally prone to, but it also can be managed with the right know-how. For example, if you have dry skin, you might have read that you should avoid exfoliating altogether, but in reality, that’s categorically false. Never fear, we’re here to set the record straight on five common dry skin myths. 

All Skin Is Normal

Feb 05. 2020

We believe all skin is normal. You’ve probably seen this on our Instagram account, read it in an email from us, or talked about it with us in person. Having “normal” skin is an important topic of conversation in skincare, and there hasn’t really been a standard for what that means in the industry.

Why Topical Hydration is Essential

Jan 24. 2020

For all the time society spends imploring you to drink more water (and, we’re not saying you shouldn’t,) you might think it’s powerful enough to provide inner hydration to the body and outer hydration to the skin. But the fact is your skin needs external sources of hydration too.