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Many of us have been taught to keep oils off of our skin. We’ve been told that we’ll break out, look shiny and slick, and that what our skin actually needs is less oil in order to look and feel its best. While it’s a convincing argument--that more oil begets even more oil which creates clogged pores which creates blemishes--it’s actually not an accurate argument. With the right oils, your skin can actually improve tremendously. The key is to make sure you’re using the right ones. The reason that using certain oils on your skin is actually beneficial is because your skin is covered by a very thin lipid layer known as the acid mantle. Think of it as your...

Just like your body has its immune system, your skin has its own protective shield. Invisible to the eye and absolutely crucial to the overall well being of your skin, this silent knight is your skin’s very own superhero- and it often goes unnoticed and under appreciated. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? Does it have a name, and is there a way to take care of it? Your skin’s magical shield is called the acid mantle. It’s a very thin layer made up of lipids that resides on the surface of your skin. It’s called the acid mantle because it maintains a naturally acidic pH that is actually very important for maintaining the acid mantle’s...