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It’s a new year and that means we’ll all thinking about what we’ve accomplished in the past 12 months—and how we can continue to improve our health, happiness, careers, and well-being in 2020.  If you’re looking for an item to add to your “2020 goals” list, may we suggest focusing on optimizing your skin care

If you’ve ever had acne, you already know it can be a stubborn condition. It plagues teenagers and adults alike, all over the world, of all genders, for a variety of different reasons; reasons that can be difficult to pin down and address. And because it’s not life-threatening, acne doesn’t always get the attention it

Choosing a skincare product can give even the most decisive person a case of decision paralysis. You know the feeling: It’s that overwhelming sensation that you have so many options, it feels like you have no options.  Luckily, sorting products into larger categories — like water-based and oil-based — can help you narrow things down. But

At this point, you’ve probably heard about the gut microbiome, also known as the community of bacteria that live in our digestive tract. But did you know that bacteria live in, on, and even around our bodies as well? It’s true; in fact, scientists think we have just as many microbes in our bodies as

Just a few years ago, if you told a crowd of people about a CBD-infused face serum you love, you’d be met with a sea of confused faces. “CB-what?!” they would have said. These days, CBD skincare products are everywhere—serums, cleansers, oils, and masks all included—and everyone knows about its beneficial antioxidant properties.  But what

Cleansers, exfoliates, toners, masks, serums, face oils, eye creams, moisturizers—the list of skincare products really does go on and on. As a result, taking care of our skin can quickly turn from a few minutes in the morning and evening to a full-blown scientific equation that could take hours and make even the most devoted

In June of 2019, Illinois became the eleventh state to legalize recreational cannabis. Medical cannabis has been legal there since 2013 when the Illinois General Assembly passed the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. There are currently 33 states, plus the District of Columbia, that have allowed patients to access marijuana to treat

In case you haven’t noticed, the cannabidiol (CBD) industry is growing at supersonic speed. What was nothing more than a fringe topic in 2016 is predicted to become a $20 billion dollar industry by 2024. And this is great news, especially as we learn more about how CBD can benefit out health. That said, this