Which form of moisturizer is more effective-a lotion or an oil? I’ve been getting this question a lot lately and have come to form a very strong opinion on the debate! Let me break this question down and shed some light on the inner workings of both products. Lotions are OH SO creamy, cold and lovely, right?! I agree. I… Read More »Facial Oils vs. Facial Creams-Which one is better?
Hi y’all! I wanted to share something a little different. Elizabeth Resnick is a health coach and fellow blogger who is sharing her acne journey with us today! After trying just about EVERYTHING, Elizabeth has finally conquered acne and knows exactly what it took. Her story shines a light on healthy people who are very conscious about what they eat… Read More »The Acne Cure-One Woman’s Story
I’m sure you all have noticed that I tend to focus on anti aging and dryer skin conditions. Honestly, I’ve focused on the issues I’m facing myself. Truth be told, I have had my fair share of blemishes. I had skin issues growing up and was even on antibiotics for years! I’m still paying for that. Since the birth of… Read More »Blemished Skin Remedies…
Back in the day, I didn’t go anywhere without about 10 layers of sunless tanner on. You can only imagine how bad I must have smelled. But hey-I was tan. Once I got pregnant with my first daughter, something dawned on me-what was this stuff I was intensely layering all over my body? Rather then do research and find an… Read More »Are Self Tanners Safe?
I’m sure many of you know the main purpose of beeswax in DIYs, right? It’s to harden up oils so we can make salves/balms in many different textures. Did you know that beeswax is actually beneficial to the skin? It is and it has many redeeming qualities your skin will love! Let’s talk about the beauty benefits of beeswax… First… Read More »Beeswax Beauty Benefits
This is going to be a controversial post so don’t say I didn’t warn you! In case you don’t know, I was an aesthetician (facialist) for 10 years prior to starting Jenni Raincloud. One of the most common treatment among aestheticians and skin care specialist is a glycolic peel. Glycolic is a fruit acid that burns the top layers of… Read More »DIY Zit Zapper with Glycolic Acid
Today is a quickie. It’s something I’ve found extremely interesting and helpful and I had to pass it on. It’s a very well kept beauty secret!! A while ago I posted about French Green Clay. The benefits of clay on the skin are really amazing so I wanted to LOVE clay masks but the older I get, the dryer my… Read More »The Correct Way to Apply A Clay Mask…
Hydrosols are one of my favorite things. Like rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens, favorite things. They come in so many different scents and have so many uses! Sometimes essential oils are expensive (I’m talking about you, Rose!) but they are so useful for the skin! Hydrosols or infused water can deliver all the benefits of an essential… Read More »Ingredient Spotlight-Hydrosol Uses & Benefits
Almost everyone has heard of the Oil Cleansing Method but have you heard of the Honey Cleansing Method? No, I didn’t just make that up! Raw honey is hugely beneficial for our skin. It’s not just meant for internal health! I wrote THIS post a while ago about the benefits of Manuka Honey and have since been using it to… Read More »Cleansing with Honey
Yes, the title is correct-it’s not a typo. I, Jenni Raincloud, shave my face. I used to wax women for a living. I’ve probably waxed about a million upper lips and chins. I always hated it. It is a necessary evil, but it’s such a harsh procedure. It’s tough on the skin and it hurts like hell. In fact, I… Read More »Beauty Tip: Shave Your Face.