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In the words of Olivia Newton John, “let’s get physical!” Exercise and movement are key factors in the health and appearance of your skin. When you are active, your blood flows smoothly through your body, increasing circulation, keeping color in your face and keeping you looking young! The skin is served by a large number of blood vessels and adequate circulation is needed to maintain skin hea...

We are thrilled to introduce two new limited edition skincare duos that combine our bestselling Beyond Complex C Vitamin C Serum with two of our top-performing moisturizers. These curated pairs are designed to provide your skin with the ultimate care and protection, both day and night. ADD TO CART Daytime Duo: Beyond Complex C Serum + Advanced T...

When it comes to skincare, not all Vitamin C serums are created equal. Hylunia’s Beyond Complex C Vitamin C Serum is more than just a Vitamin C serum. It’s a comprehensive skincare solution that combines the best of nature and science to deliver exceptional anti-aging results. With its superior formulation and commitment to clean, safe ingredients, Beyond Complex C is truly in a league of its o...

Hello, beautiful! If you’re a health-conscious woman over 30 who values natural and effective skincare, then you’ll love Hylunia. We're more than a beauty brand—we’re a skincare revolution. Let’s dive into the science behind our natural, preservative-free, and plant-based products. Table of Contents The Problem with Conventional Skincare Many skincare products are loaded wit...

Hey gorgeous! If you're a woman over 30 who’s passionate about health and beauty, let’s talk about why Hylunia Skincare should be your top choice. Our vegan, plant-based, and toxin-free products are designed to keep your skin looking and feeling fabulous while aligning with your ethical values. Table of Contents The Vegan and Plant-Based Advantage At Hylunia, we’re 100% vega...

Hey there, lovely! If you're a health-conscious woman over 30 who loves natural beauty, you're in for a treat. Hylunia Skincare is revolutionizing the beauty game with its natural, vegan, and toxin-free products. Founded in 1988 by Dr. Brian Jegasothy and Dr. Lingam, Hylunia combines science and nature to give your skin the love it deserves. Table of Contents The Philosophy Behi...

Ever felt let down by skincare promises that never deliver? You’re not alone. Navigating the sea of beauty products, each claiming to be your fountain of youth, can be tough. However, there's good news: Hylunia’s Beyond Complex C Vitamin C Serum stands out as a beacon of hope for those seeking real results. Here’s why it’s a game-changer in skincare. Table of Contents Why Is Hyl...

What makes Hylunia the skincare line every woman in the world would want to use? Having occupied a special place in the hearts and dressing cabinets of customers for the last 30 years, there are plenty of things that make Hylunia so attractive. Here, we talk about just the top 10 reasons why buying Hylunia products is the best choice you’ll ever make for your skin! 1. Effective healing...

We try not to play favorites, but Hylunia customers do! And it’s because Hylunia products work…If you haven’t fallen head over heels yet, here’s what you’re missing: LOVE Lavender Floral Water Mist is a high performance spray toner that keeps your skin healthy and radiant. It’s suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive skin. It’s a love at first sight e...

What did we do to protect our skin from the sun, before sunscreen was invented? Luckily for us, nature takes care of its own. We’ve been suffering through a heat wave all month so we know sun damage, prickly heat and heat rash just have to be on your mind. While covering up and protecting your skin with sunscreen can help prevent sunburn and sun damage from the outside, you can also protect you...

Lately, we can’t stop watching Michelle Phan’s videos on YouTube, like the one below on how to get Taylor Swift’s trademark look. If you have a teenager, you know exactly what we mean – after all, Michelle Phan is the queen of YouTube beauty tutorials and your teen is probably experimenting with the “right look” right about now (much to your dismay!). The other thing that’s been on our mind...

We have all heard of super foods, but what about super ingredients? Super ingredients love your skin back and are free of toxic chemicals, vegan, gluten-free and healthy. Here are some Hylunia Skin Care ingredients that love you back! Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid is important for tissue repair (broken by sun, acne or aging.) It can adjust its moisture absorption rate based on hu...

Inflammation is a contributing factor to rosacea and flare-ups, and we believe that what you consume can really affect your day-to-day symptoms. You can help manage inflammation through diet. Here are our five of our favorite (and researched) anti-inflammatory foods: 1. VegetablesOmega 3 fatty acids. One way that inflammation can occur in the body is an imbalance and deficiency of ome...

Skin redness affects millions of people every year. No matter what the reason why it’s there, there are things you can do to reduce the appearance of redness. The redness may not be harmful but it can be embarrassing, inconvenient, and could possibly worsen if it’s not managed properly. At Hylunia, we are big on “the solution,” as we believe there is correction to every blemish, soothing fo...

While the sunshine can be lovely and warm and raise our spirits when it’s shining, it also is the #1 most damaging substance to your skin. The skin on your face is much more susceptible to premature damage from the sun than the skin on your body. Did you know that 90% of the lines, wrinkles and brown spots on skin are caused by sun damage? The sun still casts UV rays even on cloudy days, ca...

Drink up! Your body is 80% water and your skin makes up about 15% of your body weight, so keeping it hydrated must be a priority! It not only keeps skin looking fresh and glowing, but it helps wash out impurities and toxins that can make skin appear ruddy and tired-looking. Everyone knows that drinking a gallon of water a day is a good start, but there’s more to keeping skin hydrated tha...

There’s a reason why it’s a good idea to drink a lot of water…it’s fundamental to helping skin look its best. The more water you drink the more toxins you’re flushing out, which means brighter skin and a healthier you. If you think you can only drink water, think again. You can eat it, too! There are foods plump full of water, that can hydrate you when you’re not even thinking about it. ...

Understanding rosacea’s causes and irritants. Do you flush easily when it’s sunny out or warm indoors? Are you quick to burn? Do you always feel like your face is flushing? You could have rosacea. Rosacea and redness most often appears in the center of the face. Some famous faces with rosacea are: Mariah Carey Cynthia Nixon Bill Clinton Rosie O’Donnell Cameron D...

Who needs Dr. 90210, when the real secret to more youthful-looking skin is in how you live your life every day. Creams, serums and products can assist in the anti-aging and preventative process, but it’s how you use, how often you use and your commitment to an anti-aging and skin protecting lifestyle that can keep your skin supple far beyond its years. When you live right, and use the ri...

Just because a product is paraben-free doesn’t mean it’s safe to use. There are other preservatives like formaldehyde and derivatives like imidazolidinyl urea and diazolidinyl urea, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate (release formaldehyde), DMDM hydantoin , salicylic acid, grape fruit seed extract to name a few. Paraben free claim that the preservative Sodium Hydroxymethyglycinate used products ...

When the weather changes so should your skin care routine. Your skin is extremely delicate and susceptible to sun damage, redness, uneven pigmentation, breakouts, and more. Hylunia offers you these helpful tips to keep your skin protected and beautiful during the hot summer months. Moisturize skin. Be sure to moisturize your face as well as your body. You may be tempted to skip moistu...

The skin surrounding the eye area is the thinnest skin of the entire body, which means it has less oil and water glands resulting in it being less hydrated. Most people think eye creams are only associated with people who already have wrinkles surrounding the eye area. However, people as young as in their early 20s should begin incorporating eye cream in their regimen, even if they have no ...

We all pay attention to the expiration dates on the foods we eat, but many of us don’t pay attention to the expiration dates of the skin care and beauty products we put on our skin every day. Like food, skin care and beauty products can harbor harmful bacteria. There are reasons why these products have expiration dates. Here are some signs your makeup or skin care products are expired: ...

Skin discoloration—also known as hyperpigmentation—is the darkening of the skin caused by overproduction of pigment (melanin). It is a common skin condition and can affect anyone regardless of race, ethnicity or age. What causes hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation may be caused by a variety of factors such as: Diazolidinyl Urea Hormones Vitamin deficiencies Inflammation o...

It’s natural for skin to experience a build up of dead skin cells, debris and dirt. But it’s also what helps to create a tired, dull complexion. Exfoliating regularly keeps skin looking fresh—when done correctly. Too many people don’t exfoliate properly, and this leads to skin damage including redness and pre-mature aging. The benefits of exfoliation are: Unclog pores Relieve dry ...

Rosacea affects more than 16 million Americans and most of them don’t realize they have it. In support of National Rosacea Awareness Month, Hylunia wants to help spread the word about the causes, symptoms and management of this skin condition. What is rosacea? Rosacea is a skin disorder often characterized by redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that can be accompanied by sma...

The saying “you are what you eat” is especially important when it comes to your skin. When you have dry skin, you may be tempted to lather on creams and lotions for instant relief. While topical treatments are essential in managing dry skin, treating skin with a diet rich in oils can also help. Here are some oils that skin just LOVES (and we do, too!)… Avocado oil Avocado is rich in V...

If your face feels dry after washing it, your cleanser may be to blame. Many cleansers work to deep clean the skin. However, certain ingredients they use may leave you with skin that feels dry or tight. A hydrating cleanser can help keep your skin feeling moisturized. What makes a hydrating cleanser different from other cleansers? Hydrating cleansers contain more moisturizing ingredients...

I personally got involved in finding a skin care for the sensitive skin of my infant daughter 25 years ago. Since there were none, I formed a research team headed by Brain Jegasothy, M.D, formerly Chairman, Department of Dermatology at University of Pittsburgh, to find an answer. The Hylunia research team—with more than 200 years of combined experience—discovered that almost all skin care p...

Skin care is simple: use products that are free of toxic ingredients, and skin will reward you for it. Hylunia was founded by a father in search of skin care that wouldn’t aggravate his daughter’s sensitive skin. Our founder is a scientist by profession, and he partnered with world-renowned dermatologists and surgeons to develop the Hylunia products. We literally make our products for ou...

Everyone’s skin can benefit from a professional spa facial. Facials cleanse, hydrate, nourish, and balance skin tone and texture. A facial’s like a teeth cleaning, it should be done at least two times a year by a professional. It’s best to get a spa facial by a licensed esthetician who can properly evaluate your skin type and address skin concerns. Facial benefits Deep cleanses Hel...

Sunscreens have been on our mind a lot lately. We’ve spent several months working on our new non-toxic sunscreen and have come across some healthcare stats that came close to turning us prematurely grey with worry! Jokes aside, these are facts we should all arm ourselves with, and keep in mind the next time we put down our waller for a ‘safe” sunscreen. Consider this: One in five...

August is national Psoriasis Awareness Month, and since it’s the most common autoimmune disease in the United States – affecting about 7.5 million people – Hylunia wants to help educate people about psoriasis, its causes and how to manage it. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes scaling and inflammation of the skin. Psoriasis typically appears in patches o...

On a daily basis, our faces are exposed to things like weather conditions, dirt, pollution, oil, makeup, and sweat. Sometimes one cleansing is not enough to remove everything that has accumulated on your skin. When done properly, double cleansing won’t leave your skin stripped of the necessary oils it needs. Let’s break it down: If there’s any oily substance on your face—such as makeup, pol...

Are you tired of worrying about your skin? Keep your skin care resolutions and take charge this year with these tips to address your top 5 most common skin care problems. So before you try your hand at that cheap Halloween makeup, or have another piece of candy (that’s so hard to resist!), read our tips on how to avoid a skin scare when it’s time to clear away the cobwebs. 1. Acne Acne i...

There’s so much misinformation about what it takes to have healthy skin, it’s hard to know what to believe. At Hylunia, we cut to the chase—and only give you facts. Based on the research we’ve done, here are the five most common myths about aging and your skin. MYTH #1 DRY SKIN CAUSES WRINKLES Wrinkles happen when there is a breakdown of collagen in the skin. This has nothing to do...