Posts Tagged ‘ingredient spotlight’
Niacinamide 101: Why This Ingredient Is an All-Star
This vitamin plays well with everything—every ingredient, every skin type, and every skin concern.
Read More5 Reasons to Add Blueberries To Your Skincare Routine
They’re more than just a tasty snack.
Read MoreFungus For The Face…. and Other Winter Skincare Obsessions
This time of year, your skin can feel a little dull and under the weather- probably because it’s due for a nourishment boost! The cure for your skincare woes lies with these incredible, superstar medicinal ingredients that have been cherished for centuries, bringing health and happiness to both the body and mind. These key ingredients that the…
Read MoreIngredient Spotlight: Tremella Mushroom
When I showed a video of a blooming Tremella mushroom to my friend, her immediate response was, “what in the world is this extraterrestrial thing?!” Based Cambio’s article on the fungus and my friend’s reaction, the general consensus is that this fungus number one: looks weird, and number two: sounds terrifying. Despite its appearance and…
Read MoreIngredient Spotlight: Lotus
One of the things that I love about Korean skincare is trying out products with unique ingredients that aren’t commonly found in Western skincare. Last time, we introduced you to the nutrient-packed natto gum. This time, we’re putting the spotlight on an ingredient that has the entire Glow Recipe team obsessed–the lotus! The Significance of…
Read MoreIngredients Spotlight: Natto Gum
I first encountered natto when I was studying abroad in Japan and a couple of my friends thought it would be funny to challenge each other to eat natto (think the cinnamon challenge, except with natto). If you’ve eaten/seen natto, you know it is not the most appetizing looking food. It’s slimy and gooey, and…
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