What we once knew about protecting our skin from the sun’s rays began centuries ago when the ancient Greeks used olive oil to hydrate their skin and help keep it from burning. Our knowledge on how to protect our skin continues to evolve with a recent pilot study...
Are There Good Alcohols in Skin Care?
When I started YASOU skin care I wondered why is there alcohol in skin care products? I believe we need to understand why alcohol is used in skin care before we can begin discussing the difference between good and bad types of alcohol. The use of alcohol in skin care...
Learn To Understand Your Product Labels
REPOST We are reposting this article because we feel it is filled with basic 101 tips that can help you learn about your skincare products. Before putting any skin care product on your body, read the label. You may trust the product’s reputation or be lured by...
Why Preservatives are a Must Have in Skincare
Of all the ingredients in skin care formulations preservatives are the most important, especially in store bought skin care products. The reason is because they keep that product fresh (bacteria free) for 2 to 3 years. Preservatives have become the most controversial...
4 Reasons to Read Skin Care Labels
Before putting any skin care product on your body, read the label. You may trust the product’s reputation or be lured by beautiful packaging, but reading skin care labels will tell you what ingredients are included, if it is recyclable; where it was packaged,...