Why We Created the Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial

Mar 24. 2020

When our team set out to create a one-of-a-kind exfoliating product, we wanted something that offered instant exfoliation, meaning visible, in-office level results in under two minutes—but at home.

Q: What Are Enzymes + What Do They Do?

Mar 23. 2020

Enzymes act as catalysts to bring about complex biochemical reactions. But not all enzymes are the same—some go to work for our skin, others for our gut, for food, and so on. 

How Do I Use the Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial?

Mar 20. 2020

Facials are often a luxury. They take time, a visit to the esthetician—and it used to be that a facial or dermatologist office was the only chance you’d have for a proper microdermabrasion exfoliation. That is until Youth To The People’s Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial stepped on the scene. Meet your new two-minute, at-home facial designed to give you a pro-grade treatment in the comfort of your home.

My Morning Routine with the Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial

Mar 19. 2020

When it comes to my skin, I strive for GLOW. I'm talking luminous, see-it-through-the-Zoom-meeting, glass skin, babyface glow.  But my ideal skin texture remained elusive until the first time I tried our new Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial. This product is the answer to all my dull-skin woes! Texture is instantly smoothed. Dullness is instantly brightened. Two minutes is all it takes to get me back to my glowing, radiant self. It's that powerful.

Q: What Does Caffeine Do for Skin?

Mar 19. 2020

Yerba mate is amazing; the tea made of its dried leaves and twigs has one of the highest antioxidant counts found in ingestible teas, and it also has the highest amount of caffeine. Caffeine itself is an antioxidant, and as we know, it is also a powerful stimulant. So what does caffeine do for skin?

Do You Need a Physical Exfoliator?

Mar 19. 2020

Leaving the natural buildup of dead cells, excess oil, and debris on your complexion for too long can potentially clog pores, lead to breakouts down the road, and make skin appear dry and dull. This is where exfoliation comes in, and why it is an essential component of any proper skincare routine, regardless of skin type. 

How the Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial Works in Just Two Minutes

Mar 18. 2020

Two minutes might not seem long on a clock, but it's all you need to give your skin the boost it needs. The new Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial wields the power of the ancient South American plant, yerba mate, to alleviate flaky, dull, and generally lackluster complexions. Alongside active enzymes sourced from tropical fruits and physical micro-exfoliants, this just-launched product works to sweep away dull skin and reveal a buttery-soft canvas.

Self-Care is Going Into Nature

Mar 17. 2020

As a black woman who faces daily racial traumas, who unpacks those and explains cultural appropriation for non-POC, my days are stressful. I look to nature for self-therapy. I truly believe that we are mini-earths. We have our own ecosystems within us, trying to adapt to the stresses of our own unpredictability. To ensure that my physical body can endure a lot of storms, I spend my days outdoors either for work or leisure. 

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. 

How to Get Rid of Dark Spots

Mar 16. 2020

We all dread the signs of a new blemish, not least of all because of the aftermath, the dark spots that appear after the spot has started to heal. Dark spots come from other sources, too, including sun exposure and changing hormones. SPF is key for protecting our skin from UV damage and the potential dark spots that come with it, but sometimes we need extra help getting rid of dark spots. SPF protection is foremost—but when it comes to getting rid of dark spots, brightening ingredients are key.

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. 

What Does PRO-GRADE VEGAN™ Mean?

Mar 10. 2020

There have been some updates to our packaging at Youth To The People—you might have noticed the addition of the words PRO-GRADE VEGAN™ to our bottles and jars. What does it mean?

Beautiful People: Deun Ivory, Founder + Photographer

Mar 09. 2020

When Texas native Deun Ivory won a grant from VSCO in 2018, it offered her a runway into a whole world of good. The interview and portrait project she began transformed into a 501c3 organization—now The Body: A Home for Love—through which she encourages Black women heal from trauma through joy. "I believe that everything is working out in my favor," says Ivory. "And having that in the back of my mind allows me to navigate the world with so much confidence and boldness and assuredness, and I'm able to give other people permission to navigate the same way."