Sugaring vs. Waxing: Everything You Need to Know Let’s be honest: we all want baby-smooth, hairless, perfect skin this summer but no one wants to go through the painful waxing process to get it. There is nothing comfortable or fun about a wax; it’s personal, you get anxious beforehand and irritation afterwards and it […]
Alcohol and Your Skin
For many of us nothing quite hits the spot like a cold beer on a hot summer day, a glass of rich red with a nice dinner or a daiquiri by the pool. But the resulting affects on your skin may be worse than you even realized! Alcohol is a dehydrator. Have you ever tried […]
Makeup for Sensitive Skin
Even if you are lucky enough to not have sensitive skin, what’s happening where you can’t see is a different story. Many factors can contribute to skin sensitivity and over time if you are not caring for your skin you will begin to notice a change in your skin’s health. Exposure to pollution, UV rays […]
What Clothing Benefits Eczema Sufferers Most?
Eczema is a broad term used to describe many types of skin rashes. These rashes will often look very dry, sometimes scaly and cracked in appearance and will have a pink to reddish-brown color depending on your skin tone. No matter where on your body you are affected by eczema, it’s almost always itchy […]
Tanning and Your Skin-What You Need to Know
Swimsuit season is almost upon us and the pressure to become a sun-kissed goddess or god before that first pool day is real. Whether you visit the tanning salon a few times, or opt for a couple of spray tan sessions, there are risks associated with both of these options and it is important […]
Four DIY Organic Face Masks for Healthy Skin
The joy of Spring and Summer is all about the sun on your face, the wind in your hair, and enjoying the longer days. But your summer routine can sometimes be harmful to your skin if you aren’t properly protecting and caring for it. Thankfully, with the longer days comes more time for self-care. And […]
Healthy Skin Starts With Healthy Food
Happy SPRING! As the days begin to get longer, and the sun shines brighter and warmer, we begin to emerge from the winter doldrums. Just like the lumbering bears waking up from their winter nap, we need to wake up and start to get ready; to wear shorts, sleeveless tops and dare I […]
Your pH Loves TrueCider
Are you suffering from dry, itchy skin? Could it be eczema? Outlined below is a simple explanation of what could be causing your skin issues, as well as a simple solution for most people. Experts have discovered that the root cause of the genetic form of eczema, called atopic dermatitis, is not allergies to […]
Grapefruit Is Your Skin’s Best Friend
Our skin is the barrier between us and oxidative damage from the sun, pollution, and other environmental stressors. This kind of damage, otherwise known as “free radical damage,” can result in advanced skin aging, clogged pores, redness, and a dull, lackluster complexion. Grapefruits, however, are packed with antioxidants. One medium grapefruit contains over 120% […]
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
The best way to balance your skin barrier pH…and WHY I fell in love with this age-old super ingredient. There are all kinds of products that claim to balance your skin barrier’s pH. But what’s so big about your skin’s pH? And, why is it so important to have an acidic skin barrier pH? Well, […]