I’ve always been a fan of make-up and until I read the book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”, I used to own at least a dozen different foundations. You see, I used to have some pretty bad cystic acne that liked to leave scars, hyperpigmentation, and clogged pores in its wake. So, in order […]
Beauty
Clarifying Pumpkin Face Mask Recipe
I can always tell when summer is ending based on how my skin looks and feels. The balmy nights grow cool and dry and that dewy glow I’ve had all summer long begins to fade into something a bit less luminescent. I’m sure you know the feeling! The only consolation I have is the fact […]
The Comedogenic Rating of 300+ Skincare Ingredients
It can be staggeringly hard to navigate the beauty industry and the thousands upon thousands of ingredients used in skincare. What’s even harder, is trying to figure out if those ingredients have the potential to clog your skin and cause breakouts. There are at least 150 comedogenic (pore-clogging and acne-causing) ingredients that are commonly found […]
Barrier Repair, The Secret to Beautifully Clear Skin
Over the years I have learned that frequent body movement, hydration, a clean diet, gentle yet simple skin care, and stress management play a huge role in the health and clarity of our skin. However, there was one very important piece of this puzzle missing – barrier repair! You may be wondering what the heck […]
How to Detox Your Underarms and Why You Should!
Switching to more natural body care products is one of the first steps in many people’s health journeys, but have you ever tried switching to natural deodorant only to discover it isn’t working? Does it leave a rash, cause excessive sweating, or leave you smelling funkier than when you started? It could be that you […]
Conditioning Hair Serum Recipe
Growing your hair out into a long mermaid mane can be challenging for someone with easily damaged hair. In fact, it’s one of the main reasons I haven’t been able to grow my hair out longer than my shoulder blades – it always breaks off at the ends mere weeks after getting a trim despite […]