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BSE Glossary

The world of medical skincare is one that can come off as overwhelming. Reading product labels can be confusing, and trying to demystify actual skincare concepts versus trendy words is even more ex...

Alcohol and Your Skin

​​It probably doesn’t come as a shocker if we told you that drinking alcohol isn’t the *best* thing for your body. However, the direct effects alcohol has on our skin may not be as commonly known. ...

Understanding Free Radicals

If you’re even the slightest bit into skincare, you’ve probably heard of the umbrella term “free radicals”. Free radicals here, free radical damage there…what in the world does it even mean?    Not...

Mother’s Day

As a mother-daughter duo ourselves, Mother’s Day is a celebration that is very close to our hearts here at BSE.  We have endless admiration for modern moms: taking care of children, juggling a care...

Flawless Summer Skin

We can feel the buzz in the air––summer is on its way! As we toss our sweaters to the back of the closet and pull out the bathing suits, we would be remiss if we didn’t remind you of a few essentia...

SPF Favorites

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...