Facial oils are all the rage now in the world of holistic skincare and green beauty. They got their start as a traditional herbal remedy. Herbalists have been using gorgeous plant-based oils to nourish, soothe, and protect the skin either in blends of different fixed (AKA carrier) oils, pressed from nuts or seeds–or infused with
If Facial Oils Are So Great, Why is My Skin So Dry? Read More »
If you’re into DIY skincare, or skincare in general, I’m guessing that at some point you’ve heard these pieces of advice: “You should use skincare that’s for your skin type.” “Only use skincare with ingredients you can also eat.” “You don’t need anything fancy for your skin. Crushed up aspirin, lemon juice, raw apple cider
The Secret to Making DIY Skincare that Actually Works! Read More »
Don’t you just hate it when you have an event coming up and a big old zit pops on the most obvious part of your face? Today’s guest post from Emma Hanson shares with you three quick ways to kick that unwelcome visitor out. I particularly like these three remedies, because I’ll be honest with
3 Quick, Natural, and Safe Overnight Pimple Remedies Read More »
“You get what you pay for.” We hear that about so many things in life, don’t we? Cars, clothing, food, and of course skincare. While I believe that this is true for many things (like organic, whole foods for sure), but is it the truth for the other things? Are luxury priced cars really safer
Expensive Skincare Ingredients: Why So Pricey, and Are They Worth It? Read More »
In the world of skincare, the revolving lists of ingredients are nothing short of fantastical. One day we’re touting the power of stem cells, the next we’re lauding the benefits of seaweed. At the latest International Congress of Esthetics and Spa show, I noticed an abundance of metals–particularly gold in skincare. It can be hard
Gold in Skincare: Real Hype or the Real Deal? Read More »
