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Do You Need To Change Your Moisturiser with the Seasons?

The best moisturiser should absorb readily, alleviate visible signs of dryness and dehydration - and ideally be a joy to use, but what that means in real terms for each of us can be different.

24 Jan 2022

By Elsa de Berker , she/her

Millennials and Gen X: Here’s How to Support Your Skin Health

The term "restorative" gets tossed around a lot in the beauty industry, but what does it actually mean in relation to skincare? And how can you tell if you need a restorative skincare routine?

19 Jan 2022

By Kaleigh Fasanella, she/her

Meet the Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum

Have you ever heard the phrase work smarter, not harder? It is applicable to the realm of skincare. No matter your skin challenges and skin goals, hydration is the ultimate cheat code - and Youth To The People's Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum is the assist you need.

10 Dec 2021

By Kaitlyn McNab , she/her

Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream vs. Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream

We have adaptogens in formulas, that give your skin the deep moisture it needs and we have superfoods in formulas, that lightly hydrate your skin while bringing leafy greens to your top shelf.

18 May 2020

By Alyssa Shapiro , she/her

The Nighttime Routine for Skincare Minimalists

What if your nighttime routine took only a few minutes? With Youth To The People's Superberry Dream Cleansing Balm and the iconic, award-winning Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask, getting ready for bed has never been easier.

09 Nov 2021

By Kaitlyn McNab, she/her

How To Get Naturally Glowing Skin

To achieve that glow, skin needs hydration, exfoliation - a key! -and moisture. Youth To The People's Director of Field Sales + Education Jacob Tomás del Rosario weighs in on how he would design a guaranteed glowing skin routine.

12 Nov 2021

By Kaitlyn McNab , she/her

How to Manage Sensitivity from Retinal

Vitamin A - also referred to as retinoids, retinal, and retinol – is one of those ingredients that seems like a dream come true. For starters, it's one of few that's clinically shown to improve the signs of aging, including the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

23 Mar 2022

By Kaleigh Fasanella , she/her

How To Build The Ultimate Routine for Skin Health with The Youth System™

Youth To The People's The Youth System™ Kit. This six-piece skin-improvement toolkit is designed with enough flex to work across all skin types and goals to help anyone - literally from a beginner to a pro - looking to rev up their regimen.

13 Jul 2021

By Brett Aaron Marlow, he/his

How to Moisturise Parched Skin in the Summer

Your complexion can get dried out in any season, even in more humid summer months. There are a few other seasonal factors that contribute to parched summer skin, including constant exposure to air conditioning whether at your home, in your car, or at the office.

23 Jun 2021

By Celia Shatzman, she/her

Award-winning Superfood Cleanser

Looking for a cleanser that's both effective and ethical? You'll love Youth To The People's Superfood Cleanser. Made with natural ingredients and packaged in a refillable bottle, it's the perfect addition to your sustainable beauty routine.

06 July 2022

Choose Your Cleanser

Bright skin is within reach — and it starts with putting serious thought into why, when, and how you’re cleansing. Ready to reveal your best skin yet? It all starts with choosing the right cleanser. Get expert tips to find the best product for you.

02 November 2021

By Elsa de Berker, she/her

Which Moisturiser is Right for You?

The penultimate step before sunscreen and the last thing most of us apply at night, the right moisturiser should feel nourishing and hydrating–and that's just at the most basic level. Sure, moisture is the essence of moisturising, but hydration needs can look different for every skin type.

11 July 2022

By Elsa de Berker, she/her

Solution Focused Skincare Routine

From understanding the best way to combat dry skin to figuring out when, how, and with which product you should be exfoliating, there's a lot of information to consider when it comes to perfecting the ideal skincare routine for any given season.

21 February 2022

By Elsa de Berker, she/her

How to Choose the Right Serum for Your Skin

While Youth To The People provides two pro-grade vegan serum offerings—15% Vitamin C + Caffeine Energy Serum and Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum—that get the jobs done, there are recommended times to use both. Find the right one for your skin needs today!

11 January 2022

By Grace Gavilanes, she/her

What Does Pro-Grade Vegan™ Mean?

You might have noticed the addition of the words PRO-GRADE VEGAN™ to our products. What it means is this: our formulation philosophy has deep roots, stemming back over 40 years to our grandmother, Eva, an esthetician and pioneer in professional-grade formulas.

10 January 2022

Meet the Ingredient Muse: Polypeptide 121

You may have seen many products touting the inclusion of collagen peptides on the market. The catch? Most of them are made with a type that’s derived from animals, which is where an innovative ingredient called polypeptide-121 comes in.

06 July 2022

How to Use the Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum

First and foremost, no matter your skin type, retinoids work best for you when you build tolerance over time, so all should start using the Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum once weekly, gradually working up to every other night as tolerated.

09 Mar 2022

By Kaleigh Fasanella, she/her

Polypeptide-121 Future Cream in Your Routine

YTTP's ultimate multi-benefit moisturizer that visibly firms, plumps, and intensely hydrates skin and is suitable for all skin types. On the oily or combination side of the spectrum? You'll love it. Prepare for it to become your new holy grail.

07 July 2022

By Kaleigh Fasanella, she/her

You’ll love the Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum if…

There's a new Youth To The People player in town! And while every fresh product launch is beyond exciting, this one is off the charts due to the marriage of a very special key ingredient with a glow-boosting array of equally beneficial and supportive ones.

08 March 2022

By Elsa de Berker, she/her

How to Use the Oasis Serum in Your Skincare Routine

Meet the Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum. From instantly plumping and smoothing skin, to providing deep hydration and protection from visible signs of accelerated aging, the Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum is a wonder in any routine.

15 December 2021

By Grace Gavilanes, she/her

How to Manage Oily Skin in the Summer

Increased sun exposure and the humidity of Summer presents a unique set of seasonal dilemmas, particularly for those with oily skin. Before embarking on a rigorous new skincare regimen, it's wise to first take a closer look at your complexion, and tweak accordingly.

14 July 2020

By Elsa de Berker, she/her

What are the benefits of reishi mushroom for skin?

You've been following Youth To The People for some time, you probably know we're big fans of adaptogens - but this didn't start with us; adaptogens have been used in Eastern medicine and Ayurveda for around 5,000 years.

13 Apr 2020

By Manna Zelealem , she/her

There are four different types of face oils- Here`s what they do

According to Youth To The People's Product Innovation Manager, Mercedes Taylor - the brains behind a stable of our top glow-inducing products - everyone should be using a face oil.

26 Nov 2019

By Elsa de Berker , she/her

How does the vitamin C firm the skin?

It takes just a quick scroll through Instagram to see that everyone is talking about vitamin C, or pretty much anywhere on the internet; in fact, a quick search for vitamin C on Sephora’s website alone generates over 650 product results.

24 Jul 2020

By Alyssa Jenkins , she/her

How to revive dull skin

Dull skin often appears lackluster. Brought on by seasonal changes or external stressors, it typically looks like the opposite of a healthy glow. Luckily, there's a new kit - The Youth System 6-Piece Minis Kit - that makes it easy to revive dull skin.

13 Jul 2020

By Alyssa Jenkins , she/her

This deep moisture cream is great for all skin types

A deeply hydrating cream is a staple of any skincare routine, especially as the seasons change and we're collectively faced with dryer, colder weather. But should those with dry skin reach for the same jars as those with oily or combination skin? 

31 Oct 2019

By Sara Spruch Feiner, she/her

What are the benefits of chlorophyll for skin health?

Chlorophyll has a richly green, natural pigment and serves as an essential element in the biological process of photosynthesis in plants. It also possesses incredible skin benefits that can be utilised in your skincare. it aids in the reduction of skin inflammation.

08 Oct 2020

By Tiffany Harrison , she/her

Your future skin:stronger,firmer, moisturised

Polypeptide-121 Future Cream is a breakthrough multitasking moisture cream that combines the latest in innovative science with proven superfoods. With peptides and ceramides, it not only replenishes critical moisture to help strengthen the skin's moisture barrier [...]

14 Jul 2022

By -, she/her

How to layer your YTTP serums for maximum results

When you're buying Youth To The People's pro-grade vegan, superfood and science-backed skincare, you're already on your way to achieving your skin goals - but how these formulas are applied makes a difference, too. There's a right order for layerin[...]

04 Apr 2022

By : Grace Gavilanes, she/her

How to Firm Your Skin with Peptides

Hyaluronic acid may be synonymous with healthy looking, hydrated skin, but it's not the only ingredient that's known for its youth-sustaining support. Enter: peptides. Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum, peptides are made up of amino acid chains that are linked by peptide bonds

14 Dec 2021

By Grace Gavilanes, she/her

Superfoods + Science—What Does It Mean?

One thing we know for sure after years of both experimenting and falling in love with skincare is that there is no one-size-fits-all ingredient that works for every skin type. It's all about the formulation and the efficacy of how ingredients can work together in a product. 

21 May 2021

By Faith Cummings, she/her

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