As a lifetime skin-picker with anxiety, the stress of the pandemic only intensified my bad habit. Before I knew it, I was wreaking havoc, the likes of which had never been seen, on my poor face. Frustrated, (and bloodied from the constant picking), I was brand-hopping, searching for anything that might help. With nothing helping my skin 'emergencies', I set out to create a product that had the healing power I was searching for. 

When I created MEND, I started with Healing Hero, a face oil that delivers proven restorative nutrients to the deeper layers of the skin, to help speed the healing process and assist in scar reduction and prevention. My skin quickly calmed and gradually (but quicker than ever) returned to a healthy state.

I then began formulating complimentary products, designed to work together. You'll notice that Grapeseed Oil can be found throughout the MEND line. It is an oil that I believes is superior to any that I've tried due to its high content of fatty acids and antioxidants. We all know that wine is basically the stuff of the gods—but it turns out other grape-derived ingredients are giving wine a run for its money, at least where skin health is concerned. Grapeseed oil is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog pores—so even the most sensitive of skin types can use this oil with abandon. This oil has a plethora of skin-aiding and preventative properties that pack a powerful punch. Not only does it speed up the skin's healing process but it also moisturizes, combats breakouts, lightens dark circles, fades scars, lessens redness, evens skin tone, tightens skin, and prevents sun damage. But grapeseed oil's real strength lies in its molecular structure. Studies found that the antioxidant power of grapeseed is 50 times greater than that of vitamin C. These strong antioxidant capacities of grapeseed can help reduce the signs of aging, such as sun spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.

I invite you to see what happens when your skin returns to its healthiest state, so we can be on the MEND and on our way. We also recommend checking out the company HabitAware, who created a wearable device to help skin pickers and others with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.

Good luck and thanks for being part of the MEND community!