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! Learn how to eat your sunscreen! It might sound crazy, and I’m certainly not encouraging you to eat sunscreen out of the tube, but did you know that many foods contain a natural SPF that can up your resistance to the sun from the inside out? A […]
Natural Sunburn Relief Using Herbs!
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 blame […]
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 […]