Humans need Vitamin C. Since we can’t make it ourselves, we have to get our Vitamin C from outside sources like dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, papayas, and strawberries. The Vitamin C that we eat serves an important nutritional purpose inside of our bodies, but only a tightly regulated amount from our diet is available for our skin [1]. The Vitamin C in our food and supplements doesn’t have much impact on the appearance of our skin [1]. To have a visible effect on our skin’s appearance, we need to apply a topical Vitamin C...

Jenna Meier is the owner of The Glass Pantry, a zero-waste, bulk store located in Milwaukee, WI. Jenna wants to make zero waste shopping easy, accessible, and fun. In this interview, Jenna talked with us about zero-waste, running The Glass Pantry, and gave tips to anyone who wants to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle.

Do you know if your skincare products and makeup are vegan? Animal byproducts or the animals themselves are commonly used in skincare. Even if you don’t eat a plant-based diet, there are plant and synthetic alternatives to the animal ingredients used in skincare products.  Here is a list of some common animal ingredients that can be found in skincare products and cosmetics