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By Dr. Shasa Hu, MD, FAAD WHAT CAUSES DRY SKIN? Dry skin affects a lot of us, especially when the weather is cooler and drier.  Dehydrated skinappears to be ashy, flaky and often feels rough.  On the cellular level, dry skin is caused by a combination of inadequate lipids or water-retaining mole...

As the registered dietitian on the skincare advisory board, I wanted to explain the importance of pre and probiotics when it comes to skin care and why our biotics line is so effective! So let’s start with the basics: WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS? Probiotics are the good bacteria that live in our int...

Have you ever thought to yourself “why do I need an eye cream?” “Why can’t I just apply my face cream around my eyes?” Don’t worry, you are not alone! You’re not the first, and definitely not the last to ask. Let’s start with the basics – why eye creams are necessary. Then, we’ll go over how to ...

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a root spice with intense yellow-orange pigment that has been used for centuries all over the world in cooking, cosmetics, dye, and medicinal remedies. It is a key ingredient in South Asian and Indian cuisine where a lot of curry dishes utilize turmeric for coloring a...