Are you one of those in-betweenies? Not quite ready for aging skincare, but you know that you should consider it? Don’t worry … we can relate. 

You see, using anti-aging skincare products doesn’t mean that you’re old. It means that you have concerns with your skin that tends to appear in mature skin. Dryness? Wrinkles? Rosacea? Flakiness? Dullness? All signs that point in the direction that your skin simply needs a boost! 

Here are 4 of our favorite natural ingredients that you should look for when fighting against aging skin

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is known to provide many benefits to skin which justifies its use in many types of skincare products. Its main use is an antioxidant. Vitamin E is known for its aid in skin’s elasticity and preventing the formation of wrinkles. 

Additionally, Vitamin E helps retain moisture in the skin, making it great for combatting dryness and flakiness. 

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid is known to stimulate the production of both collagen and elastin, thus smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. It is also a powerful exfoliant, therefore it increases the turnover of cells in the skin’s outermost layer, transforming rough, dull and wrinkled skin to smooth, radiant and younger-looking skin.

Aloe Leaf

Aloe vera extract helps in naturally increasing the production of collagen in the body, which further helps in reducing the visible signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen helps in decreasing the wrinkles and helps in skin tightening. It also improves the elasticity of skin. It is abundant with water, so it helps to hydrate the skin and seal in and retain moisture.

Caffeine

Though caffeine does have its negative effects, it is a strong antioxidant known for its anti-aging benefits. On the surface it can help to reduce redness and diminish the appearance of wrinkles.Caffeine has anti-inflammatory properties and stimulates blood circulation around the eyes, which can help reduce the appearance of dark circles and swelling. It’s absolutely astonishing at what it does to aging skin.

So you see, you don’t need all those chemicals after all. Mother nature gave us everything we needed for flawless skin, right here in the earth. If you’re wondering what ingredients pair well with YELLE Skincare products, well the answer is ALL OF THEM. You can find many of these ingredients already infused in our products. Vitamin E is one of the key components to our Awakening collection, as it helps rejuvenate and brighten the skin. While Aloe is our second most used ingredient as it helps heal and protect even the most sensitive skin types. 

Hyperpigmentation is darkening of the skin. It may affect small areas of skin (small patches of skin may darken), cover larger areas of skin or affect the whole body. The condition is usually not harmful; however, it could indicate a sign of another disease.

This natural ingredient is an ancient healing agent used amongst natives

When it comes to skin, the aloe vera benefits are no joke. Aloe vera is a natural, plant-based ingredient that’s been used for medicinal purposes for, well, seemingly forever. When you open up the leaves of the succulent plant, you’ll find a clear, jelly-like gel, which is rife with healing properties that are great for treating cuts, healing burns, and scars, and moisturizing the skin. So I’m sure you can only imagine what it can do for your skincare regimen

Aloe vera gel is incredibly moisturizing for your skin, hair, and scalp. Aloe vera leaves, particularly in the innermost layer, are abundant with water, so it helps to hydrate the skin and seal in and retain moisture. 

The aloe plant not only heals, it fades dark spots

If you have pesky dark spots, aka hyperpigmentation, aloe vera has your back (or face, lol). A compound called aloesin, found in the aloe vera plant, single handedly tackles the fading of dark spots, treating and healing the skin from the inside out. Studies have shown that when applied four times per day for 15 days, the results can be like night and day when compared.

In addition to healing, and fading, the aloe plant soothes even the most sensitive skin.

It’s topical jelly-like texture takes on cool temperatures making it a therapeutic-like sensation for your skin which is known for instantly calming any flareups or breakouts you may be experiencing. 

You can find aloe in every single YELLE Skincare product. Why? Because we know how important it is to deliver quality plant-based ingredients to you. The safety and sensitivity of your skin is important to us and we pride ourselves in delivering you a prestige skincare experience. 

It’s no secret that the way to beautiful skin is through natural ingredients. Afterall that’s what YELLE Skincare was founded on, quality plant-based ingredients that elevate the work our skin naturally does to repair and maintain itself. 

One of our most favorite ingredients is Aloe Vera, in it’s purest form. It’s such a natural healing ingredient and can be used for multiple skin treatments. You can use it as a primer before applying foundation, a soother for sun-damaged skin, a makeup remover, moisturizer, even as a scalp treatment for irritated follicles. It only makes sense that Aloe Vera is the ultimate DIY face mask, both potent enough to target whatever skin issue you have (being it irritated, discolored, or sun-damaged skin) and gentle enough to prevent dryness and breakouts.

We absolutely love to pair Aloe Vera with Honey. As a natural antibacterial honey pairs perfectly with aloe while promoting healthy skin cell growth and works as a mattifier for oily or acne-prone skin. 

So how do we mix the two ingredients … easy, with this simple but extremely effective DIY YELLE Aloe and Honey infused facial mask.

What will you need?

-      One aloe vera leaf

-      1 tablespoon of honey

-      YELLE Awakening Milk & Honey Cleanser

-      YELLE Awakening Brightening Serum

-      YELLE Awakening Milk & Honey Toner

-      YELLE Awakening Daily Moisturizer

Mixing Instructions:

-      Slice your Aloe Vera leaf along the edge of the leave, peeling the leaf open, then scrape all of the gel from the leaf into a mixing bowl

-      Scoop 1 tablespoon of honey into the mixing bowl

-      Add 5 drops of YELLE Awakening Brightening Serum to mixing bowl

-      Stir for nice smooth consistency

-      (optional) Mask can be applied to skin warm for the ultimate relaxation experience

How to apply your mask: 

-      Begin with a clean face using your YELLE Awakening Milk & Honey Cleanser

-      Once skin is clean and pat dry apply an evenly generous amount of mask to your skin, avoiding eyes, nostrils, and mouth

-      Allow mask to sit and rest on skin for 15 minutes or until it feels firm

-      Rinse skin in warm water to remove mask

-      Pat skin dry

-      Apply YELLE Milk & Honey Toner to replenish skin

-      Apply Awakening Daily Moisturizer

If you’re interested in implementing this simple mask routine into your skincare regimen, we recommend applying it to your skin twice a month as a healthy start. Once your skin adapts to the new routine you can increase as much as once a week. Be sure to test in one area first to ensure allergic reactions are at bay. 

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Tis’ the season to EAT honey! We love this time of year because we can all live in leggings, and oversized sweaters and not be so strict on our eating habits. Meal time is becoming more about comfort as the winter months roll around and we are ready for all the spiced lattes and baked pastries. But let’s not forget, the foods we eat not only affect our waistline, it also leaves an impact on our skin. So let’s break down exactly what foods are linked to breakouts and skin damage.

5. Refined Grains and Sugars

People with acne tend to consume more refined carbohydrates than people with little or no acne. If you’re experiencing breakouts consider scaling back on breads, pasta, white rice, sodas, and sweeteners such as sugar, syrup and even honey.

4. Dairy

Studies show that young adults who regularly consumed milk or ice cream were four times more likely to suffer from acne. Milk is known to increase insulin levels, independent of its effects on blood sugar, which may worsen acne severity. So if you already have some sensitivity to milk, you may want to hold off from incorporating it into your diet for the sake of your skin. 

3. Fast Food

Fast food items, such as burgers, nuggets, hot dogs, french fries, sodas and milkshakes, are mainstays an improper diet that may increase acne risk. While it is unclear the linking agents to fast food and acne, one may assume that the not-so-fresh ingredients in fast food play a huge part in chemical imbalance that results in skin breakouts.

2. Allergen-Prone Foods

Food sensitivity is one of the most common causes of facial breakouts. Food sensitivities occur when your immune system mistakenly identifies food as a threat and launches an immune attack against it, causing inflammation all over your body which in terms can appear on your face. If you are unaware of what’s causing a bad breakout, consider dissecting your diet and testing yourself for allergies. We guarantee the root of the problem is most likely something you’ve consumed. 

1. Alcohol

A drink to celebrate a special occasion or a glass of wine with dinner is always a treat, however, consuming alcohol in large quantities can alter your hormone levels. Although alcohol has not been proven to impact our acne directly, when we drink, it usually creates an imbalance in estrogen or testosterone levels, which are a major factor in the frequency and severity of breakouts. When hormone levels are increased, our skin produces a substance called sebum which clogs our pores with oil and bacteria, eventually causing painful breakouts. Binge drinking can also wreak havoc on our immune systems which usually help fight off any bacteria causing acne as well as other common viruses. Of course, you should always drink in moderation, but for those who are more prone to breakouts than others, keep drinking to a minimum for health and skin reasons.

Now that you know what’s potentially causing a major breakout in your life, build a lifestyle that avoids these common issues. The more intentional you are with your lifestyle the healthier and happier you will be.

Looking to learn more about our products? Let’s shine a spot light on one of our best sellers! 

Our YELLE Skincare Awakening Milk and Honey Cleanser makes gently cleansing and restoring your skin the most impactful and effective routine of your day. 

The Awakening Milk & Honey Cleanser is made with Coconut Milk, Natural Honey Gel, Infused with Papaya Enzymes, Apricot Kernel Oil & Vitamin E.

• It gently cleanses and removes surface oil and debris without harsh abrasives
• It is formulated to balance pH levels and retain skin’s natural moisture levels.

So what does all of this mean? Let’s talk ingredients

Coconut Milk has high levels of Vitamin C which helps maintain elasticity and flexibility of skin. It is also rich in copper, and prevents wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots. So your cleanser alone is not only cleansing but it’s also elevating your fountain of youth, honey!

At the same time this cleanser is also fighting a battle for you! The Natural Honey Gel is an antibacterial and has antiseptic abilities that are known to mattify oily skin while combating breakouts and acne inflammation. 

As if that wasn’t enough, the Awakening Milk and Honey cleanser is also infused with papaya and apricot which acts as a natural exfoliant, evening out skin-tone and promoting the development of healthy new skin cells. 

And finally the Vitamin E oil seals the deal as it acts as a natural protectant, protecting our skin from overexposure to UV damage.

So as you see, ingredients matter most to YELLE Skincare. Each product has been intentionally formulated to offer our skin the best-of-the-best in quality ingredients.