The skin around our eyes is oh-so delicate and extra noticeable (windows to the soul and all that), so it’s no surprise that the under-eye area is one of the...
FAQ: Should You Be Using a Toner?
If the word “toner” brings to mind the alcohol-based versions that left your skin so dry it literally squeaked (looking at you, Sea Breeze), it’s...
Ways to Prevent and Treat Back Acne (Or "Bacne")
Summer is well on its way, but if you struggle with back acne, you might not be ready to say goodbye to your trusty turtlenecks just...
Ingredient Spotlight: Superoxide Dismutase, the Key to Youthful Skin
Google SOD, and you’ll likely come across a few landscapers in your area and some high-quality grass patch photos. You might discover that it’s also...
Why You Should Avoid Petrochemicals in Skincare
Petrochemicals, aka, chemicals obtained from petroleum and natural gas, are incredibly pervasive in the beauty industry. For example—brace yourself for a long list—synthetic emulsifiers, synthetic...
A Guide to Pregnancy-Safe Skincare: What to Avoid and What to Use
Until now, you’ve asked everyone not to talk to you until you’ve had your morning coffee. You’ve eaten sushi for lunch at least twice...
The Truth About Clean Skincare
At Tracie Martyn, we’ve been doing natural, non-toxic skincare long before it became a modern movement, so we like to think we know a thing...
How to Avoid Acne and Dry, Dull Skin While Flying
As exciting as it is to jet off to places unknown, traveling isn’t always the kindest on your skin. Luckily for all you frequent flyers, we...
Ingredient Spotlight: Everything You Need to Know About Azelaic Acid
If there’s one skincare ingredient we consider criminally underappreciated, it’s azelaic acid. If you’ve never heard of this wonder ingredient, buckle in: we’re covering everything...
FAQ: Do You Really Need an Eye Cream?
A question that we get often from customers is, "Why don't you have an eye cream?" The short answer to that is that we actually...