Skincare blog
Formulator-approved tips for healthy skin this fall
Seasonal changes can leave sensitive skin feeling dry, tight, or reactive. In this guide, founder and formulator Kacie Schady shares five science-backed ways to strengthen your skin barrier, prevent moisture loss, and keep your skin calm, hydrated, and resilient through the cooler months.
Winter skincare essentials: how to keep your skin hydrated and healthy all season ❄️✨
Cold temps making your skin feeling dry, tight, or irritated? Discover how to winter-proof your routine with gentle, plant-powered swaps that hydrate, protect, and restore balance—without harsh ingredients. Your healthiest skin season starts here. ❄️✨
Meet the Founder + why I started a healthy skincare brand
I started Love & Light Botanicals with a simple belief: skincare should support your skin, not fight your age. After leaving my corporate career in 2022, I set out to challenge outdated beauty standards and create a brand rooted in science, integrity, and skin health.
The impact of mainstream beauty on confidence
What if skincare wasn’t about fixing flaws, but promoting overall wellness?
We’re redefining beauty through healthy ingredients, science-backed care, and a message that celebrates skin at every stage. Learn how our female founder-led brand is shifting the anti-aging conversation from perfection to empowerment.
Decoding beauty trends: anti-pollution skincare
Can your skincare protect against pollution?
We explore the science behind anti-pollution skincare and how plant-powered ingredients like antioxidants and bioferments help keep your skin balanced, strong, and supported—inside and out.
The power of phytonutrients: why your skin loves vitamins A, E, and C
Why does your skin love vitamins A, C, and E?
These powerhouse phytonutrients do more than glow-up your routine—they nourish, protect, and support skin health from the inside out. Learn how organic, plant-based sources make all the difference.
The science & emotional resonance of Positive Aging (skincare)
Aging isn’t the enemy—unrealistic beauty standards are.
We’re on a mission to change the narrative. Discover why Positive Aging is at the heart of everything we do.
Discover bakuchiol: a plant-powered retinol alternative
Looking for a gentler retinol alternative?
Bakuchiol is a plant-based powerhouse that smooths, firms, and brightens—without irritation. Here’s why your sensitive skin will love it.
Everything you need to know about hyaluronic acid in skincare
Say hello to your hydration hero.
Discover how hyaluronic acid helps lock in moisture, smooth skin texture, and boost your glow—naturally.
Balancing act: tips for a healthy, happy skin microbiome
Meet your skin’s microbial dream team.
Your skin is home to a living ecosystem that thrives with balance. Learn how to support your microbiome and boost skin health, naturally.
Summer-proof skincare + healthy sunscreen finder
Sun’s out, healthy skin is in. ☀️
Your summer should be all glow, no guesswork. We’ve got your back with science-backed tips and holistic habits to help you enjoy the sunshine—while keeping your skin healthy, resilient, and radiant.
Is botanical skincare better for sensitive skin and the environment?
Why botanical skincare is better—for your skin and the planet
Gentler on sensitive skin. Backed by science. Better for the Earth. Discover why we choose plant-powered ingredients over synthetics every time.
Ingredient Spotlight: sea buckthorn oil and it’s botanical super-powers
Sea buckthorn: the skin superhero.
Packed with 190+ bioactives and loaded with omegas, our CO₂-extracted sea buckthorn oil regenerates, brightens, and deeply nourishes sensitive skin—naturally.
Simplifying Skincare - Less vs. More: How to find a routine you can stick with
Simple is beautiful. 🖤
Skincare doesn’t need 12 steps to be effective. In fact, too much can do more harm than good. Especially if you have sensitive skin. Discover how a minimalist, plant-powered routine can support healthy skin and simplify your life (and shelf).
40+ and flawless: navigating skincare changes and challenges after 40
Skin shifting after 40? You’re not alone.
Our Female Founder shares her story. Struggling with sensitive, reactive skin in her 30s and 40s led to paving a healthier skin path. She dove into developing gentle, high-performance skincare that actually works on sensitive skin. This read is for anyone navigating skin changes and tired of trial-and-error. 💛
Decoding the gua sha trend: digging into the science behind this ancient technique
Gua sha: ancient wisdom, modern skin science
We fact-checked Instagram's favorite massage ritual—and the research is in. Gua Sha supports circulation, skin renewal, and overall glow. Real benefits, rooted in tradition.