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By Deborah Berry With the sun beaming and our calendars light on travel, many of us are spending more time in our backyards, at our...

By Deborah Berry Let’s get real. We’re living through unpredictable times, and while we might be doing our best to stay safe and keep...

By Deborah Berry I don’t want to say that spring clean-season is my favorite time of the year… but if you know me, you’ll know I never ...

By Deborah Berry You’ve felt it: skin so tight and dry it feels like it might shatter. But here’s the twist: by mid-afternoon, you’re...

Have you spotted a red, spidery mark on your face or body that refuses to fade—no matter what cream or serum you throw at it? It might...

By Deborah Berry Water, coffee, electrolytes, alcohol... The hydration advice out there is enough to make your head spin. If you're still...

By Deborah Berry If you're serious about skincare, there’s one category of ingredients you simply can’t ignore: antioxidants . Backed by...

By Deborah Berry Ever wondered if your skincare ingredients are playing nice together—or fighting behind the scenes? When it comes to...

By Deborah Berry Uneven skin tone, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation are some of the most common skin concerns I see in my treatment...

Green tea for skin is gaining popularity thanks to its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Packed with EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), green tea helps fight acne naturally by reducing sebum production and targeting acne-causing bacteria. The flavonoids and tannins found in green tea also help calm irritation and inflammation, making it an effective natural acne remedy.

Facial fat pads give the face its youthful volume, but aging, bone resorption, and collagen loss cause them to shrink and sag. While you can't directly plump fat pads, techniques like facial massage, lymphatic drainage, gua sha, and face yoga can improve blood flow, reduce puffiness, and support skin health. Consistent facial exercises and methods like honey tapping may help enhance the appearance of facial volume over time.

Peptides for Skin: What They Are & Why They Matter Peptides are amino acid chains that signal skin to boost collagen, elastin, and hydration. Known for firming and smoothing skin, peptides also help repair damage, ease redness, and even skin tone. From reducing wrinkles to strengthening the skin barrier, their benefits are wide-ranging. For best results, delivery in skincare formulas is key. Ask your skincare pro which peptide products suit your skin goals.

Crepey neck skin happens as collagen, elastin, and natural oils decline with age—leading to thinner, sagging, and wrinkled skin. This can start as early as your 30s! While a surgical lift is the only full fix, you can improve your neck’s appearance with hydration, collagen-boosting ingredients (like retinol and vitamin C), and daily SPF. Treatments like microcurrent facials also help tighten and lift.

Skincare Routine 101: Why It Matters More Than You Think Skincare isn’t just about looking good—it’s about protecting and preserving your skin’s health. A consistent skincare routine prevents premature aging, breakouts, and dullness. Key steps include cleansing, using targeted serums, moisturizing, and applying daily SPF. With over 40 years of experience, Skin Maven is here to help you build a personalized, effective home care plan for radiant, resilient skin at every age.

This rejuvenating microcurrent facial sculpts and re-educates over 30 facial muscles for a naturally lifted, toned look. Gentle electrical currents enhance circulation, reduce puffiness, and stimulate collagen and elastin for firmer, more youthful skin. Paired with oxygen infusion, it revitalizes dull, stressed skin while improving tone and radiance.

The term anti-aging has sparked debate—some find it empowering, while others feel it’s outdated and rooted in shame. Regardless of the label, aging skin often needs added support: collagen-boosting serums, LED therapy, and hydration-rich treatments can restore tone, texture, and radiance. Whether you call it anti-aging or pro-skin longevity, the goal is the same—supporting your skin’s health at every stage.

Makeup can be a major acne trigger—even “non-comedogenic” products often contain pore-clogging ingredients. That’s why we created our Acne-Safe Makeup List—a curated, regularly updated guide to help you find foundation, concealer, and blush options that won’t sabotage your skin.

If you’re breaking out around your hairline, upper back, or chest, your hair care products could be the culprit. Many shampoos, conditioners, and styling products contain pore-clogging ingredients that irritate acne-prone skin. To help you get clear and stay clear, I’ve put together a list of acne-safe hair care products that won’t clog your pores or worsen breakouts.

Could Your Protein Powder Be Causing Your Breakouts? Surprisingly, many protein powders can trigger acne—especially those with whey and casein, dairy-based proteins known to aggravate skin. Soy protein is another common culprit. If you struggle with acne, consider switching to plant-based, non-dairy, and non-soy protein powders. But beware—not all plant proteins are acne-safe; watch out for “super greens” like spirulina, chlorella, and algae, which can also cause breakouts.

Many people turn to super greens like spirulina, chlorella, blue-green algae, seaweed, kelp, and sea moss hoping to boost their skin health. But if you’re acne-prone, these nutrient-packed greens might actually be making breakouts worse. Why? These super greens are high in dietary iodine, which, in excess, is expelled through sweat glands. Iodine irritates pores, triggering an inflammatory (acnegenic) response that can lead to inflamed acne, rosacea, and more.