I’m excited to be updating you on some positive progress on my perioral/ocular dermatitis! I have 3 very specific things I’m doing that I believe have attributed the most to my progress. While I’m flared up today, I have experienced a lot of healing and am able to now cover my PD with makeup easily making it much less noticeable!… Read More »Perioral/ocular Dermatitis Update-What’s Working….
That’s quite a title and it’s totally true. It’s time to come clean because running a skin care blog with bad skin ain’t easy. I feel my journey to healing could be helpful to some of you and a good example that when choosing to treat the body naturally, it can take time because you are addressing the body as… Read More »I Have A Skin Disease and I Need to Talk About It!
I’m really excited about this post because it’s a total game changer when it comes to skin. I’m always on the mission to find safe and easy ways to de-puff. Whether it’s from unhealthy habits or allergies, puffiness is a serious bummer. I wrote THIS and THIS post not long ago all about it. Face puffiness is an issue for… Read More »De-Puff with Aloe Ice Cubes!
One of the most basic ingredients in DIY skin care is clay. Clay is simple to incorporate into your beauty routine and is extremely affordable. Because there are so many different kinds of clays, all skin types can benefit. Today we’re going to find the perfect clay for your skin type. Clays most commonly have a pulling ability so they… Read More »Find the Perfect Clay for Your Skin Type
Here we go again-another post about pumpkins. With fall well underway, you are inundated with recipes and recommendations all centered around pumpkins, am I right?! In fact, even I-who has sworn off high acid coffee, found myself in line at Starbucks last week ordering a pumpkin spice latte! Insert 12 eye roll emojis. Tis the season. Anyway, if you haven’t… Read More »Ingredient Spotlight: Pumpkin Seed Oil + DIY SERUM
Lately my normal night time routine has been slightly amplified. I fell into this new ritual and now I’m addicted as well as enjoying improved skin! It occurred to me that sharing this ritual is a must. I don’t always have time for everything but when I do, my skin thrives. This night time ritual involves a detox salt bath… Read More »My Nighttime Beauty Routine
French women have always been ahead of the curve when it comes to beauty. The French have been benefiting from the cleansing power of micellar water for decades. It seems like all the sudden this not so new product has bursts on the U.S. skin care scene with well known brands offering their version ranging from $8-$50. So, this begs the question-Should we make… Read More »Should You Be Using Micellar Water?
There is more then one way to skin a cat, they say….. I don’t know who says that but in terms of getting rid of unwanted hair, the same idea pertains. That was an awkward way to get my point across but there you go. Many years ago, I used to wax people. You name it, I’ve waxed it. Deep shutter as… Read More »Waxing 101-The Do’s & Don’ts of Hair Removal.
Last week I did a lot of research on the benefits of “ice facials” and posted THIS post all about how to do it and what it will do for your skin. Today I’m taking ice on your skin to the next level and incorporating frozen cucumber and rose water to boost it’s effectiveness! Plus, if you haven’t tried icing your face, you’re… Read More »Cucumber Ice Facial
I’m always watching out for new (or at least new to me) beauty treatments that are natural, affordable and effective. I’m probably not ever going to tell you to run to your local spa and get a $200 sperm facial. I truly am a minimalist and this helps when you’re trying to stay natural and go easy on the wallet.… Read More »Benefits of Ice Therapy for the Skin