Skinimalism, complicated - what the research on skincare routines actually shows
Somewhere in the last decade, "routine" started meaning ten steps and an app to remind you which serum goes before wh...
The quiet shift: what perimenopause actually does to your skin (and what helps)
Nobody tells you that perimenopause has a skincare chapter. You hear about the hot flashes, the sleep that goes sidew...
Hanna Juzoń & Pontus Björkman. Life made in tandem.
Some people move through the world with a kind of unforced rhythm - a certainty that makes everything around them fee...
Glow interrupted: How stress hijacks your skin (and what you can do about it)
Let’s set the scene. You’re doing everything right. You massage your face with the care of someone handling a Renaiss...
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Skin, the burning problem
Among all the possible challenges a teenager can face, bad skin was the one (the only one, in fact) I was spared from. „Well, at least I ...
All the faces of aging
My birthday is coming soon. I don’t really pay much attention to it and I don’t mind putting +1 to my lifespan. But I do mind when I have...
Well-being on the go
Being a creature of habits is one of the best things that can happen to you if you pick the right ones. And if you will stick to them no ...
The need for a pharmacological approach in skincare: perspectives in skin health status
Introduction There is no doubt that skin is our largest organ in human body and the one that interfaces with the environment. In fact,...
Sun’s out, should I be out?
Sun makes me feel very close to nature, almost flower-like. When it shines, it makes my body and mind bloom. I feel energized, optimistic...
Glycation and skin aging: how sugar damages your skin and how to stop it
I know that sugar is not my best friend. Yet somehow I managed to convince myself that cheesecake definitely is one. It gives me comfort,...
Hunger games
I am not a fan of diets and I am a fan of food. When I first heard about fasting it seemed like another fad diet that makes one cut off c...
The art of happiness
The more I learn about happiness, the more I realize it’s not possible to feel it all the time. Surprisingly it is a good thing, because ...
Want to fly high? You can’t run dry. How to hydrate to support your natural body flow.
A glass of warm water is the first thing my body absorbs every day. Still half asleep, I can feel how this most basic yet magic potion sl...
Achieving the new, using the old.
Let’s start different this year. Instead of pushing the tempo let’s slow down. Instead of stressing over goals let’s enjoy the process. I...
Sleep yourself into inner power? Exploring the science of deep sleep.
Waking up and immediately dreaming about going back to sleep. A nightmare many of us relive on daily basis. Today we’re as diving as deep...
Neuroplasticity: how to rewire your brain and transform your health.
What do you think of when you want to change something about yourself? New haircut? New diet? A new workout routine, maybe? And what if w...
Healthy morning routine: science-backed habits for better skin and wellbeing.
A healthy morning routine can help you transform from a low-energy, stressed human to a motivated and relaxed go-getter. These powerful m...
How to prevent premature skin aging: 12 science-backed habits that work.
Aging is inevitable for all of us, but thankfully, there are some rules that (if followed) could help you slow down that process. We focu...
What to expect from the perfect skin repair serum?
Can one cosmetic have it all - protective, regenerative, soothing, anti-aging, rejuvenating, lightening and moisturizing influence on ski...