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STRESS ACNE

Maybe you’ve never heard of the term before, but you’ve definitely seen its effects––how many times has a breakout popped up right before a big event, a trip, or a final exam? Probably more times t...

BEATE’S PICKS

If you’re anything like us (AKA skincare obsessed), you may be interested to know what others use as their holy grail products. Or maybe, you just want to know exactly how they keep their skin so d...

UNDERSTANDING PEPTIDES

Peptides (also called polypeptides) are one of the most talked-about ingredients in skincare. It can almost feel like the word is thrown around everywhere and for whatever reason. It sounds nice an...

PHYSICAL VS CHEMICAL

By now, we’re hoping you already know the importance of daily sunscreen application (it’s 2021, after all!). That’s right: SPF is all year long, rain or shine, inside and outside–acting as the numb...

BSE PICKS

We’ll be honest with you––we hate picking favorites. It’s near impossible for us to choose here at BSE because every single product and brand is selected with such care and attention. That being sa...

MASK IT UP!

Face masks are everyone’s best friend–and no, we aren’t referring to the surgical procedure ones nor the N95’s. We’re talking about skincare masks, the more-than-ideal treatments that can address a...

UNDERSTANDING pH

Understanding the skin’s potential hydrogen (abbreviated as pH) is crucial to overall skin health and is often overlooked. Turns out, pH has a lot to do with your skin: an unbalanced skin pH can le...

#BSKIN FEATURE: VIVIER SKIN

If you have yet to discover Vivier Pharmaceuticals, your skin is about to thank you. We had the pleasure of sharing an inspiring discussion about the science behind skincare and the future of the b...

THE FITZPATRICK SKIN SPECTRUM

Have you ever wondered why some people are so prone to sunburns (despite wearing their SPF), yet some of your friends never have to worry about getting a seamless tan? Well, there’s a reason for th...

SKINCARE FOR HIM

If you type the word “skincare” into Google, you will be flooded with websites, blogs, news articles, and advertisements with millions of products and advice targeting women of all ages. You may al...

SUMMER SKINCARE ROUTINE

Just like you would swap your closet before the warmer seasons, your skincare cabinet could also benefit from a quick revamp. That being said, fear not: you aren’t required to toss your entire skin...

FACING THE VITAMIN C FACTS

Vitamin C is the powerhouse ingredient that is taking over the skincare world. Not only is it a potent antioxidant that brightens dark spots and smooths fine lines, but it also fights free radical ...

BODY EXFOLIATION 101

With spring around the corner, it’s only natural to feel the excitement over warmer weather and starting to bear a little more skin. It’s also only natural that our skin is dying for TLC after the ...