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We may sound like a broken record, but it isn’t our fault: there are still people out there who think applying sunscreen on their face every day doesn’t apply to them! Well, breaking news: photoagi...

Understanding Collagen

You hear about it all the time. Collagen this, collagen that, collagen supplements, collagen-boosting, collagen loss, and probably more that we’re forgetting. What is it about collagen that makes i...

Earth-Friendly Skincare

In light of Earth Day this Friday, April 22nd, we felt it was the best time to put forward the amazing brands we carry that have organic, cruelty-free, and/or eco-conscious ranges. Not only are the...

Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to take the time to highlight the importance of taking care of our planet. Now more than ever, our climate crisis is critical. Did you know that in 2021, according ...

Food and Skin

While you probably know that an excess of sugar and fats is not healthy for your body (because you read our last blog on the gut-skin connection!), did you know that consuming too much of either is...

Summer Skincare

If you’re on top of your game with your basic skincare routine, it should work for you year-round. However, as summer awaits and spring is (finally!) around the corner, there are a few important th...

Ingredient Spotlight: Turmeric

You’re probably wondering what this tangy South Asian spice has to do with anything skincare-related. Or even more concerning: why would anyone want to use a potentially staining ingredient on thei...

#BSKIN Feature: Colorescience

This week on our Instagram Live, we had the pleasure of hosting Sara-Jane Fitzpatrick of Colorescience: one of the most beloved suncare and skincare brands we carry. When it comes to sunlight, poll...

The Effects of Stress on Skin & Hair

Nobody is immune to stress. Even if you’re generally as cool as a cucumber, you are bound to occasionally feel the pressure that comes with the responsibility of being an adult (#adulting!) or just...

A Note from the Founders

We are so proud here at BSE to be surrounded on the daily by incredible female founders, retailers, and contributors in the skincare industry. All month long, we have had incredible conversations c...

BSE Spotlight: Self-Tanners

We’ve said it before and we will say it again: there is no such thing as a “safe” tan! That being said, there are some sunless tanning alternatives that can provide you with that glow you’re lookin...

Women in Skincare

At BSE, we always put professional skincare at the forefront of everything that we do. That being said, behind all the research, the knowledge, the products, and the brands are an incredible arsena...

Retinols

For those who need a quick refresher, retinoids (a blanket term for all vitamin A derivatives) are a potent anti-aging skincare ingredient. Retinol is one of the four Vitamin A creams in the Retino...