SEEN Blog
Why you won’t find lanolin in SEEN
Derived from sheep's wool, lanolin is a common ingredient in haircare and skincare products. Although it's natural, lanolin is also an allergen that can cause rashes and itching.
Why you won’t find lanolin in SEEN
Derived from sheep's wool, lanolin is a common ingredient in haircare and skincare products. Although it's natural, lanolin is also an allergen that can cause rashes and itching.
Read more
A closer look at phthalates
Phthalates have always been at the top of SEEN’s list of ingredients to avoid, simply because so many questions remain about the potential health risks that have been associated with...
A closer look at phthalates
Phthalates have always been at the top of SEEN’s list of ingredients to avoid, simply because so many questions remain about the potential health risks that have been associated with...
Read more
Is menopause affecting your hair and skin?
Hormones affect our entire body, and their influence is especially noticeable during times of fluctuation—such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. What does this mean for your hair and skin?
Is menopause affecting your hair and skin?
Hormones affect our entire body, and their influence is especially noticeable during times of fluctuation—such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. What does this mean for your hair and skin?
Read more
SEEN’s head-to-toe regimen for acne-prone skin
When dealing with breakouts, every step of your skin- and haircare regimen matters. Did you know that haircare products that clog pores can possibly undo some of the benefits of your...
SEEN’s head-to-toe regimen for acne-prone skin
When dealing with breakouts, every step of your skin- and haircare regimen matters. Did you know that haircare products that clog pores can possibly undo some of the benefits of your...
Read more
The truth behind common terms on product packaging
The skin’s health can be both positively and negatively affected by the products you use on your skin and hair every day, but do you know what those terms on...
The truth behind common terms on product packaging
The skin’s health can be both positively and negatively affected by the products you use on your skin and hair every day, but do you know what those terms on...
Read more
Is global warming affecting your hair?
In case you hadn’t noticed, we recently experienced the hottest summer on record—ever. As if sweltering temperatures around the globe weren’t enough, heat hasn’t been the only extreme weather we’re seeing...
Is global warming affecting your hair?
In case you hadn’t noticed, we recently experienced the hottest summer on record—ever. As if sweltering temperatures around the globe weren’t enough, heat hasn’t been the only extreme weather we’re seeing...
Read more
Understanding gluten in hair products
More people than ever are avoiding gluten, especially as the incidence of sensitivity and celiac disease continues to rise. Sure, you can skip bread and pasta or opt for gluten-free...
Understanding gluten in hair products
More people than ever are avoiding gluten, especially as the incidence of sensitivity and celiac disease continues to rise. Sure, you can skip bread and pasta or opt for gluten-free...
Read moreHow hair dye could be affecting your health
We took a closer look at the different types of hair dye, how they work, how long they last, and their potential effects on your hair and overall health.
How hair dye could be affecting your health
We took a closer look at the different types of hair dye, how they work, how long they last, and their potential effects on your hair and overall health.
Read more
Top 5 haircare ingredients to avoid
Haircare products are designed to perform specific jobs, including cleansing, hydrating, smoothing, and protecting hair from damage. Yet despite these good intentions, some products use less-than-ideal ingredients to achieve these...
Top 5 haircare ingredients to avoid
Haircare products are designed to perform specific jobs, including cleansing, hydrating, smoothing, and protecting hair from damage. Yet despite these good intentions, some products use less-than-ideal ingredients to achieve these...
Read more
What are emerging allergens?
In addition to established allergens that dermatologists generally agree upon, there are also “emerging” allergens. These are ingredients that are closely followed by dermatologists who specialize in contact dermatitis.
What are emerging allergens?
In addition to established allergens that dermatologists generally agree upon, there are also “emerging” allergens. These are ingredients that are closely followed by dermatologists who specialize in contact dermatitis.
Read more
Summer scalp advice from Dr. Rubin
Our founder, Harvard-trained dermatologist Dr. Iris Rubin, answers some of the most common questions to help you keep your scalp happy and healthy not only through Labor Day, but for the...
Summer scalp advice from Dr. Rubin
Our founder, Harvard-trained dermatologist Dr. Iris Rubin, answers some of the most common questions to help you keep your scalp happy and healthy not only through Labor Day, but for the...
Read more
What causes gray hair?
It’s been a minute since we talked about gray hair, and we’ve come across some exciting recent research that’s shedding light on what causes it. From stress to stem cells,...
What causes gray hair?
It’s been a minute since we talked about gray hair, and we’ve come across some exciting recent research that’s shedding light on what causes it. From stress to stem cells,...
Read more