Fighting acne as a teenager is one of the hardest battles to win. It makes it doubly worse when you see your friends wear all this great makeup that you can’t because it will cause your skin to flare up. For adults, it’s a challenge too, as the struggle to look professional and pleasing is […]
How to Protect Your Skin from Halloween Makeup
Crisp fall air, children’s laughter, pumpkins glowing, leaves falling and lots of candy spell Halloween! The best costumes usually are the creative ones and tend to involve makeup. The effects are awesome and spooky! But so can the damage done to your skin. Costume makeup weighs heavy on your skin and is loaded with oils. […]
How to Care for Childhood Eczema
Every child gets rashes at some point, in one form or another. But when eczema rears its ugly head, all any parent wants is relief for their child’s itching and pain. It is especially challenging for young children because they don’t understand why they shouldn’t scratch. Explaining to a two year old why they can’t […]
Eczema: What Hurts and What Helps
Approximately 3% of adults and 10-20% of children suffer from eczema in the United States alone. There are millions of products out there that promise solutions and relief from this skin condition but how do you know what works and what doesn’t? What Hurts and Aggravates Eczema Fragrance Mix 1: is more commonly known in […]
Post-Summer Skin Recovery Tips
As fall approaches and the days become shorter, the air crisper and cooler, overtaking the summer heat, we fondly look back over the lazy days of summer reflecting on the glorious sunny days, while the mirror rudely reminds us of the damage we have done to our skin. If your skin feels dry, rough or […]
Back to School: Tips for Staying Healthy
Parents and kids alike are excited for the start of the new school year albeit for very different reasons. Moms and dads can’t wait for kids to be occupied during the day and learning all they can while kids can’t wait to see friends again after long summers apart. Every new school year brings […]
Worst Foods for Your Skin
Who doesn’t love scrolling through Pinterest looking at all the delicious recipes for freshly baked breads, easy pasta dishes and scrumptious cupcakes? Those tempting treats will make anyone hungry enough to whip a batch up! But there are repercussions and not only for your waistline. There are foods that can wreak havoc on your […]
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, […]
7 Foods That Hydrate Your Skin From The Inside Out
Whether you are dealing with dry weather during the winter or you are someone who has always had a tendency for dry skin, it will become increasingly important for you to keep your body moisturized. Of course, there are always a number of amazing products available on the market that are made to hydrate the […]