We know … some old habits are hard to break; but listen to us loud and clear: BREAK UP with the washcloth on your face! Here’s why:

It is well known that physically irritating the skin can lead to more acne. 

Since washcloths physically irritate the skin, they should be avoided if you have acne.

While a washcloth can help remove dead skin cells and invigorate the live cells on your face; it can also cause more harm than good. Here are some factors that play into it: 

Your laundry detergent and fabric softener may cause more harm than good. You may have a sensitivity to the laundry products you use on your towels that in terms will irritate your skin causing more flare ups and outbreaks in the end. 

Old fashioned washcloths hold moisture. This means, somewhere down the line you could be exposing your skin to MOLD (yuck!)

Allergens are lingering between the cotton thread count. Think about it, you store towels (clean and dirty) in a laundry closet usually, right? When’s the last time you’ve dusted your laundry closet. Now your skin is exposed to thousands of allergens from just sitting on a shelf waiting to be used. 

The chances of you over scrubbing is too likely. We don’t realize how rough we can be when we are in a rush. Using a cotton washcloth against your skin could cause too much friction and will result in a breakout or skin irritation in the long run. 

In general, the best option is to stay far away from old fashioned cotton washcloths. If you feel the need to use a cloth, grab a microfiber one as they tend to be antimicrobial, meaning that the growth of organisms like bacteria is less likely and slower to happen. You can also set your notifications and WAIT on YELLE because our Boss Lady, Yandy Smith is working on creating the perfect product to replace your old faithful wash rag! Of course with it being a YELLE product it will be gentle enough for you to use without harming the health of your skin and practically for everyday use! Subscribe to our emails because you don’t want to miss this! Stay Tuned!!! 

Vitamin C is a firm favorite in the beauty industry, thanks to its brightening and tightening properties. The ingredient is frequently recommended by dermatologists as it harnesses multiple skincare benefits, and is safe to use on all skin types. 

Want to see what vitamin C can do for you? Let’s break it all the way down!

For starters … what really IS Vitamin C? I know that sounds pretty basic, but we really need to break down the compounds and components to fully understand how it works in our melanated-magical skin!

Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid on ingredient lists) is a water-soluble vitamin that has antioxidant benefits for the skin when applied topically (think: fading hyperpigmentation) and immune-boosting benefits when ingested. “It’s important to get adequate vitamin C in your diet and vitamin C levels are correlated to eating fresh fruit and vegetables,” says Humphrey. She suggests pairing dietary vitamin C with topical applications to yield the best results.

Vitamin C has long been considered a skincare staple because it’s not just a one-trick pony—it has multiple skin benefits when used properly. Vitamin C protects the skin from UV damage, it suppresses pigmentation (goodbye, dark spots!) and it also preserves the integrity of collagen and elastic fibers and even promotes synthesis of collagen. Because it is such a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C is able to help minimize sun damage and inhibits melanogenesis, which is the process of pigment formation in the skin.

So if you’re still wandering through your ingredient lists or wondering if you still need it, the answer simply put is YES. 

The key to all of this is making sure you know the correct formula of Vitamin C for your skin. This means, how much is the perfect amount for you? You should look for stable 10% to 20% L-ascorbic acid (a specific form of the vitamin) mixed with vitamin E for better absorption.

While Vitamin C can be recommended to use at night, it’s usually recommended for daytime use because of its free radical protection, something your skin generally needs more of during the day due to pollution and UV rays.

Now let’s break down the YELLE ingredient lists that contains Vitamin C and why they are so POWERFUL for your skin. 

The YELLE Awakening Hydrating Serum for Dry Skin –This serum is a concentrated active Vitamin C for a beautiful radiant glow while plumping skin’s firmness and restoring.

The YELLE Awakening Peptide Boosting Serum for Normal Skin –  Includes a  powerful peptide boosting serum for normal skin. A healthy overdose of Vitamin C, an antioxidant that stimulates collagen and minimize signs of aging.

Vitamin C is truly the beauty secret to repairing and restoring the state of your healthy melanated skin. Keep in mind that it can take two to four weeks of daily usage to see results, so keep a close watch on your skin. If it starts looking brighter, that’s a sure sign your vitamin C products are working.

Should you be scared of alcohol based ingredients in your skincare regimen? The answer is YES, you should. But we break all of that down and more for you. 

Understand this:  it's more important to understand the difference between "good" and "bad" alcohol types.

Let’s talk about why alcohol is typically put in skincare products. Simply put, alcohol helps antioxidants like vitamin C and retinol sink into the deeper layers of the skin, making them more effective; it can also dissolve stubborn ingredients that don't wash away with water.

This is why alcohol is often used in chemical peel treatments. 

Another reason: Oil control. Toners and gel-based moisturizers often use it to balance the skin and reduce excess oil production. 

Why is it so dangerous? Alcohol can break down the skin's barrier, speeding up the aging process and harming repair pathways along the way. On a lower level, it can be drying and strip the skin of its natural moisture. 

While alcohol can help regulate sebum, overusing it can cause dehydration, leading to increased oil production to compensate. Ultimately, it's easy to determine if your skin has been affected by alcohol.  Redness, flaking, dryness, sensitivity, tightness, or a burning sensation as some of the most common warning signs.

What's important is being able to distinguish between those "good" and "bad" varieties. Fatty alcohol, which may be derived from palm or coconut oil, are often added to thicken products and won't be harsh on the skin. In this case, using alcohol as a spot treatment is ideal, like when a blemish needs to be dried out. 

Drying iterations to avoid, she says, are ethanol, denatured alcohol, methanol, or isopropyl alcohol. Those with extremely dry, sensitive complexions or inflammatory skin conditions (like rosacea) should avoid these in particular

While alcohol may do more harm than good, YELLE Skincare brings on the good stuff without compromising your skin’s health. Our products are ALCOHOL Free, and we’ve figured out a plant-based way to give you benefits from fatty alcohol without using any alcohol at all. Let’s talk about moisture, and why that is so important in replacing alcohol-based ingredients. 

Our collection has some of the finest ingredients. Aloe Vera(Awakening Milk & Honey Cleanser and Toner), hyaluronic acid(Brightening Eye Cream), and peptides (Awakening Peptide Boosting Serum for Normal Skin) are a few of the ingredients we rely on to make our product appealing for skin of color. We didn’t want to cut any corners, so we carefully researched the best ingredients for the skin and developed our product line based on those ingredients.  We believe in the power of plants and minerals and feel that they are full of nutrients, from the earth, and offer full spectrum nourishment for your cells and body.

Serums are a powerful tool to enhance your regimen. They deliver a more concentrated dose of ingredients to target specific problems such as wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and lack-luster skin. Our serums are light weight with smaller molecules which means better product penetration and healthier skin for you. Our serums are also very versatile and can be layered with our Awakening Moisturizer. Everyone can benefit from a serum our Awakening Hydrating Serum with Vitamin C for example is a powerful antioxidant that heals and prevents photo damage to the skin it is suitable for all skin types but especially those with dry skin.

Taking care of your skin doesn’t have to be complicated. With our plant-based products you can trust that we like to keep things simple. At YELLE we believe that the earth gives us everything we need to thrive and survive, so using gentle ingredients that are plant-based will always be our first and only option. Have you given our skin quiz a try? Click on our quiz, directly on our website to learn what products may work best for all of your skin concerns. 

The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year — but braving the cold weather, spending late nights at holiday parties, and indulging in rich meals with friends and family all have the potential to wreak havoc on your skin and leave you feeling more no-no-no than ho-ho-ho. 

Whether you’re seeking a budget-friendly option or looking to splurge, we’ve rounded up some great gifts and stocking stuffers that will continue spreading cheer long past the holidays. The beauty of it all (no pun intended) is that YELLE Skincare has a little bit of something for every one on your Christmas list.

Let’s start with our ladies!

Awaken your inner glow! Our Awakening 5-piece skincare system is our premier system. It is the FIRST Natural Plant-Based Formula with YELLE Organic Herbal Infusion made with No Parabens or Phthalates and it’s suitable for all skin types. It is the perfect girl for the ‘you go girl!’ in your life. It’s for the woman who values her skincare routine, understands that what she gives she receives 10 fold and for the woman who doesn’t mind doing a little more for proven results!

If you can’t commit the time, or energy to a 5-piece skincare system, then our other essential kits come with more of the basic essentials your skin routine should consist of: awakening facial wash, toner, awakening serum (normal, oily or dry), and our daily moisturizer. 

Now where are my fellas?

This 4 piece skincare system is perfect for the extra special fella in your life. Let’s be real ladies, the men deserve a little bit of affordable luxury too! Let’s normalize men prioritizing their self-care and needs first. 

What does it include?

Gen Z, Listen Up –this is for you!

These young adults understand the assignment; as they are prioritizing healing from trauma, focusing on their wellness, and creating boundaries. We aint mad at it! Part of that wellness is establishing a healthy skincare routine while you’re young so that you’re acclimated to it by the time adulthood creeps in.

Establish that routine through our gentle and safe skincare system for tweens, teens, and young adults. 

he Fresh Start Preventative and Treatment Skincare Regimen created especially for youthful skin.  

This 3 Piece System Includes 1 Each Of The Following Items:

Fresh Start Blemish Away Mask- As a spot treatment or an all over face treatment once or twice per week. As a spot treatment apply a small pea-sized amount to the affected area and leave on.  Allow to dry before applying other products. 2) As an all over weekly skin clearing treatment after exfoliating and washing apply a thin layer over entire face and neck area.  Allow to dry then wash off with warm water. Blot dry and apply moisturizer.

Fresh Start Mattify Mask - Apply to the skin and allow to sit for 10-20 minutes; wash off with warm water.

2) Fresh Start Milk & Honey Cleanser Included-Made with Coconut Milk, Natural Honey Gel, Infused with Papaya Enzymes, Apricot Kernel Oil & Vitamin E. YELLE Organic Herbal Infusion® • Gently cleanses and removes surface oil and debris without harsh abrasives • Formulated to balance pH levels and retain skin’s natural moisture levels.    

3) Fresh Start Daily Moisturizer Included - Pamper your skin and let all the goodness of this moisturizer sink in without leaving a greasy feeling • YELLE Organic Herbal Infusion® A Plant-Based daily moisturizer, the perfect companion to the complete regimen • Infused with honey and coconut milk for perfect pairing performance Apply Moisturizer to face and neck with upward strokes • Use daily for best results.

If you’re not sure where to start with someone on your shopping list, give our Trial Kit a try! 

You’ll receive a sample size of our premier kit, the Awakening Collection, to get a feel for what products your skin may respond well to!

Who’s ready to snag something for the person on your shopping list?

There’s obviously a clear difference in men and women’s skincare products, but when you really get down to it, is there that much of a difference? The answer is YES, there is a world of a difference in the products just off of the things that men and women’s skin needs, alone. 

There are many factors in what makes men and women’s skin different, a few of which is: men's skin is 25% thicker due to higher collagen content. Second, the oil glands in men are more active, allowing for greater innate moisturization over the adult years. The aging process is more gradual from a young age in men, whereas women's skin maintains thickness and moisture content consistently until menopause, when decreasing estrogen levels cause dramatic changes.

Women's products focus more on moisturization than men's, in an attempt to compensate for their lower sebum production women are more likely to experience adult acne from hormonal changes, many women’s products often account for that by including exfoliants, calming and acne-fighting ingredients in the formulations.

When speaking of the difference between male and female skin care products, the first thing we need to consider is facial hair.

• On average, men spend 10 hours more in the sun per week
• Men are less likely to wear sunscreen than women
• Women are more diligent about checking their skin for abnormalities and visiting the doctor for regular checkups

The best time to start using men's skin care products was yesterday. The second best time is today. Especially for my fellas: we know your last concern is your skin, but it should be your top priority. YELLE Skincare’s Brave collection caters to the everyday man. Our No More Grit Scrub is a daily or weekly scrub that unclogs the pores of each and every hair follicle. The end result is that your post-shaven face is smooth, clear and irritation free. The smell is light,  clean, fresh and sharp, with

We’ve developed every men's skin care product with optimal health in mind and a subscription option so that you never have to worry about running low on products.