Growing up in the 80s, most things came out of bottles, tubes and cans – so when I got a cut at a friend’s house, I was surprised to see her mother bring an Aloe Vera plant over to where I was sitting. On the wound (which had been washed with soap and water) she put a gooey, clear-ish substance that oozed out of leaf. It soothed the…
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Dive In: A Hyaluronic Acid Discussion
What exactly is Hyaluronic Acid – or what the skincare world has been calling “the fountain of youth” – and what can it do for your skin? At Care Skincare, we LOVE Hyaluronic Acid and here’s why: it is a super molecule and substance our body produces naturally to keep our tissues hydrated. Hyaluronic Acid holds up…
Read MorePilar’s Thoughts on Tireless Retinoid Night Serum.
Her first experience with retinol, creating the perfect retinoid product, and her personalized 4 Step PM Routine. Pilar co-founded Digital Brands LLC with her husband Ricardo, launching their first brand Care Skincare in 2018. Trying Retin-A: a cautionary tale. In my early 40s, my dermatologist prescribed Retin-A for the newly discovered lines on my forehead.…
Read MoreHelp My Sensitive Skin!
Even after having two, I can still say my skin is as sensitive as a baby’s. For many years, my skin couldn’t tolerate lots of things – most new makeup and skincare products, various sunscreens, pillowcases, and even hotel towels! When it comes down to it, for people who have sensitive skin (as well as rosacea, eczema, and other skin concerns) it’s usually fragrance that is…
Read MoreBeauty, Optimism and Care
Meet Ricardo Quintero, Co-Founder of Care® Skincare. Ricardo Quintero has been an inspiring and innovative leader throughout his career at some of the most well-known companies of our time: Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, The Estée Lauder Companies and most recently as President of Movado Group Inc. I first met Ricardo when I was just starting out in the beauty…
Read MoreThe Glow! Staying Consistent with Retinol
The beauty topic on everyone’s mind? Glowing skin. We recently asked Instagram followers why glowing skin was so important to them. Some of the answers that really stood out were these: “Having glowing skin is important to me because it’ll boost my confidence!” “Glowing skin is important because all want to love the skin we are in.” “I want to keep my natural glow…
Read MoreThe Good of Glycerin in Skincare
So, what exactly is Glycerin? I must admit I didn’t know much about Glycerin before writing this post even after years spent working in the cosmetics industry. If I was playing one of those word games and Glycerin came out, I’d probably shout “SOAP!” without a second thought. And it’s true – Glycerin is a component of many, many personal products we…
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