Your skin feels it before you do. That subtle shift from summer humidity to autumn air hits your face first, and chances are, it's already protesting. "I need something that doesn't break me out but actually moisturizes." Sound familiar? You're not alone. As we move from August heat to cooler days, our skin goes through major changes. It's dealing with leftover sun damage, months of environmental stress, and now has to prep for drier conditions. Here's the thing: you don't need to overhaul everything. You need products that can handle this transition. That's where science-backed skincare makes the difference.

Water creams are having a major moment, but STĀS has been perfecting theirs since 2016. While other brands jump on the trend, STĀS Clarifying Cream was created to solve a specific problem: giving people with oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin a moisturizer that actually works without causing breakouts. But what exactly is a water cream, and why do they work so well in hot, humid weather?

If you have oily or acne-prone skin, summer can make things worse—sweat, humidity, and heat all add fuel to the breakout fire. But skipping moisturizer is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. When you strip your skin of hydration, it fights back with more oil production, inflammation, and clogged pores. Instead of drying out your skin, support it with lightweight, probiotic-rich hydration. The Clarifying Cream and Clarifying Serum from STĀS are designed for real skin—balancing oil, calming inflammation, and reinforcing your barrier with science-backed ingredients like niacinamide and tea tree extract. In this blog, we break down the right routine for hot weather, why harsh products backfire, and how to build a summer skincare lineup that hydrates without clogging pores.

This AAPI Heritage Month, I'm sharing something more personal about STĀS - how my Asian American experience helped me build something different. We're not trying to be the next K-beauty trend, we're not banking on ancient wisdom or exotic ingredients. We're just humans who got really good at science and decided to stop fitting into other people's categories.

Discover the perfect lightweight, probiotic-rich moisturizer designed specifically for oily, acne-prone summer skin—keeping you fresh-faced without clogging pores.

Picture this: you've had a long day, your skin feels stressed from pollution, UV rays, and all the ups and downs of e...

In the ever-evolving world of skincare innovation, one breakthrough stands above the rest: harnessing the power of your skin's own stem cells. This isn't science fiction—it's the cutting-edge reality behind the most effective skincare today. At STĀS, our proprietary Endogenous Dermal Stem Cell Regenerative System (EDSCRS) technology represents the pinnacle of this revolutionary approach, offering unprecedented repair capabilities that translate into superior skin protection. The connection between repair and protection isn't just marketing—it's rooted in dermatological science. Research has shown that skin with robust repair capabilities is significantly more resilient against environmental aggressors.

As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, it's the perfect time to reflect on how our daily choices—including our skincare routines—impact the world around us. At STĀS, we believe that sustainability isn't just about one day or one product; it's about ongoing commitments and thoughtful practices that create lasting change. The beauty industry produces an estimated 120 billion packaging units annually, with the majority ending up in landfills. The good news? Small, intentional changes in your beauty routine can collectively make a significant difference—and you don't have to sacrifice efficacy or luxury to make more sustainable choices.