Real Talk

  You may know and love certain popular skincare ingredients like hyaluronic, glycolic, and azelaic acids for their hydrating, exfoliating, and skin-firming properties. But are you familiar with polyglutamic acid? Polyglutamic acid is also known as "PGA" (polyglutamic acid). It is an amino acid obtained from natt, a food made from fermented soybeans! This blog post details its main characteristics, benefits, what science says about its effectiveness and how it is used. WHAT IS POLYGLUTAMIC ACID? Polyglutamic acid is a humectant used to reduce moisture loss—derived from soybeans and is a powerful skincare ingredient, with 4 TIMES THE MOISTURIZING POWER...

Have you ever heard the expression, 'look good, feel good?' There can be some truth to that. A daily cleanser, night mask, or even a little tinted moisturizer can save the look of your skin and have important effects on your emotional well-being. What you need right now, with all the craziness happening around the world, is a self-care plan. The link between the brain and the skin is complex and fascinating; it can really reflect how you feel inside, use this connection to your advantage! When your skin looks and feels good, you feel better about yourself. So, here...

  As people who suffer with anxiety ourselves, we wanted to share some of the effective ways we've found for coping with our anxiety. Of course, these holistic approaches are meant to be used in conjunction with the expertise of a doctor or therapist. (We share our favorite online therapy company below!)   Coping with Anxiety A certain amount of worry and nervousness is to be expected as we go about our daily lives, but this worry, dread, and panic are all too frequent for those who suffer from an anxiety condition. When these feelings have a massive negative influence on your...

World Health Day: What Is Your Skin Trying To Tell You?   Let's be honest: Every day should be World Health Day. Though today is a day set aside to honor various aspects of the health sector, it's vital to remember that your overall health and well-being should be a year-round concern.   At Simply Jellin, we’re ready to be a part of positive change forward towards a new standard of living. A standard of sustainability for ourselves and our planet. We understand how important the skin is and the important role it plays in telling us what we need...