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Want to Age in Reverse? Learn More About Laser Treatments for Anti-Aging
Lasers are one of many modern technologies that can be used to our benefit–but did you know they’re very effective when used for skin care? More and more people are...
The Dangers of Sunscreen: Why You Should Avoid These Ingredients
There are two main types of sunscreen: chemical sunscreens and physical sunscreens. Chemical sunscreens work by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) radiation and converting it into heat, while physical sunscreens work by...
Know your AHAs and BHAs
AHAs and BHAs are types of hydroxy acids. You can find both acids in a variety of: cleansers toners moisturizers scrubs peels masks The purpose of both AHAs and BHAs...
Some Ugly Truths About Retinoids: They Can Weaken Your Skin's Barrier Function
Dermatologists don't — and can't — argue there. In my opinion, [retinoids'] benefits are more about the skin's appearance," says Dr. Katta. "The compounds in retinoids can help boost collagen,...
The Truth About Natural Sunscreen Ingredients
Sunscreen is essential for protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. However, the claims made from some of these natural ingredients are proved to not be...
Aiona Alive Wins First Place in the Clean Beauty Awards!
On behalf of everyone at Aiona Alive, I am thrilled to announce that our E-Citrus Exfoliating Cleanser has won first place in this year’s Cert Clean Beauty Awards in the Face Wash category! Every year, Cert searches across the globe to find the best products in green and sustainable cosmetics and beauty, so we are beyond grateful for this honor. The judging process for the Clean Beauty Awards is both rigorous and lengthy, and I thank all of the judges, who come from Europe, North America, and Australia, for their time and consideration.
DIY Masks for the Perfect Summer Glow
Winter tends to leave our skin awfully dry and dull. A great way to retain healthy, glowing skin is by making DIY masks. There are three masks listed below that will help...
Ways to Repurpose Pumpkins
We all know that there are several recipes out there for eating our pumpkins after October 31st. These include classics such as pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, and roasted pumpkin...