Tag Archives: "compromised skin"
Why It’s So Important to Use Non-Toxic Products on Sensitive Skin
Have you noticed that we’ve all gotten a little more sensitive lately? Our skin, that is. We’ve noticed it here at CV Skinlabs because our Calming Moisture—which like all our products, is made specifically for sensitive skin—is more popular than ever. But apparently we’re not the only ones seeing this trend. Researchers recently reported that […]
What Shocked Me About Skincare During Cancer
A personal message from the CV Skinlabs CEO, Pam Friedman You know, it’s one thing to understand something intellectually, and quite another to experience it first-hand. I’ve been in the skincare and beauty industry for most of my life, and I’ve always believed in using clean, non-toxic products—one of the main reasons I’m so dedicated […]
Ingredient Spotlight: Why Shea Butter is Such a Popular Skincare Ingredient
Shea butter has become one of the most popular beauty ingredients available lately, and for good reason. Here’s more. What is Shea Butter? Shea butter is a natural ingredient extracted from the nut of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). When raw, it has an ivory color, though more processed versions look white. Sometimes it […]
What is Dead Skin Anyway and Why Is It Bad for You?
You’ve heard the recommendations. “You should get rid of dead skin. It builds up and makes you dull. Exfoliate regularly if you want to look younger.” All this talk about dead skin. What is it anyway, and why are we so obsessed? What Is Dead Skin? It’s sort of creepy to think that we have […]
