Lactic acid is a mild exfoliant used in skincare for it’s great skin renewal and hydrating benefits. Lactic acid is in a group of acids called alpha hydroxy acids. Lactic acid is derived from milk or fruit sugars. Cleopatra, who was known for her beautiful skin, reportedly used sour milk on her skin for its renewal and anti- aging properties. Lactic acid has the ability to accelerate cellular turnover while...

As the temperature begins to drop and you spend less time outdoors, you may be tempted to ease up or discontinue your daily sunscreen use and I am here to tell you, NOT so fast, sis! Most people mistakenly associate the use of sunscreen with the summer months only but sunscreen use is just as important in the summer as it is in the winter and in some instances, it’s more important....

Your hormone levels are CONSTANTLY changing. Between moodiness, irritability, hot flashes and crying for no damn reason, it is crystal clear that hormones are to blame for these behavior changes but did you know that hormonal fluctuations are also affecting your daily skin health? Being knowledgeable about what’s going on with your skin during the month and adjusting your regimen accordingly will be key in maintaining a beautiful GLEAUX, especially when the changes are...