Since peptides were first identified in the early 20th century, chemists and biologists have become increasingly aware of the important role that they can play in improved skin health and appearance. Within the past decade, peptides have been celebrated by both product manufacturers and consumers as miraculous ingredients that deliver numerous tangible benefits to skin. After many years of clinical research, it appears the hype…

The summer of 2020 was one marked by unprecedented change in the lives and habits of people worldwide. Months of being confined to homes brought about the do-it-yourselfer in many. People sought alternatives to maintain their skin care and health. And while more complicated cosmetic practices such as injectables had to be put on the back burner, procedures like dermaplaning quickly found their way into…

Scientifically known as cannabidiol, CBD is a natural compound found in cannabis plants like hemp and marijuana. Together, CBD and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) make up the two primary active ingredients found in cannabis. CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid and is also legal to purchase in its isolated form. Using heat, CBD is extracted as a powder from stems, stalks, flowers, or leaves from cannabis plants and…

The aging process is a natural, biological event that has been genetically programmed into the human species. Additionally, the term aging echoes into the social and economic sectors of everyday life. Viewpoints, including stereotyping, are reflective of the society and geographical region in which an individual resides. These perceptions are quickly shifting as an era of new perspectives emerges, which allows for extraordinary individual transformation.…