Winter is in full swing, even in southern California. While it’s not nearly as frigid as other parts of the country, our winters are chilly and dry….bone dry. So how do we keep our skin from feeling itchy, red, cracked, and irritated? Oh, we have a few tricks up our sleeve! 7 Tips for Winter…
Healthy Skin Tips
How to Eat Your Sunscreen
Eat Your Sunscreen?? Yes, you heard me right! Eat your sunscreen! It might sound crazy, and I’m certainly not encouraging eating sunscreen out of the tube, but did you know that many foods contain a natural SPF? A large factor that goes into natural sun protection is the foods we eat, specifically foods that are…
Natural Sunburn Relief
On Saturday my boyfriend and I went to the beach in hopes of catching some much needed Vitamin D. Seeing as how we’re both Scandinavian, we’re more than a bit on the fair skinned side of the spectrum and we certainly caught more Vitamin D than we bargained for, despite using SPF 50…sad day! I…
Is Manuka Honey Better Than Benzoyl Peroxide?
So today’s post is a continuation of my Natural Sources of Salicylic Acid for Acne—From Fruit! article. If you haven’t read it yet, please check it before delving into this post as it can be used in conjunction with the content you will find here. Manuka honey is one of my must-have all time favorite…
What Are The Best Oils For Your Skin Type?
Skin types can be crazy to figure out at times. I’ve recently been battling some REALLY dry skin. And I’m not talking about the usual tight dry skin, but crunchy, flaky, alligator skin with a nice sheen of oil to top it all off…and it’s been such a nuisance to deal with. One of the…
The Benefits of Rose Water & A Rose Water Recipe
Rose water has been used throughout history by women around the world. Rose water was so popular in fact, even Cleopatra used it to keep her skin dewy and supple during her reign as Queen of Egypt. It was used as a means to cool hot angry skin in the summer heat as well as…
Get Clear Skin With These 10 Foods
There is so much contradicting information out there that it can just be plain overwhelming, and for most people, this sense of being overwhelmed can make it seem like getting clear skin is too much work. Clearing your skin doesn’t have to be complicated! There is no “perfect” diet for everyone because everyone is different…
Cutting Sugar for Clear Skin
Not exactly the boon of society, sugar is one of the most addictive substances in modern everyday life, and while it tastes delicious, it certainly isn’t good for the body and most definitely not good for acne-prone skin. Aside from the fact that sugar activates the body’s inflammatory response (like acne breakouts), it also binds…