“Skin Food is a universal savior of dry, rough skin on faces, elbows, hands, and feet. With extracts of gentle viola tricolor, calendula, and chamomile, in a rich, thick base of oils and beeswax, Skin Food hydrates skin to give you a healthy-looking glow. This best-selling product that originally launched in 1926 and has been a cult favorite ever… Read More
What happens when an elephant eats the fruit of the Marula tree? It gets drunk! If you are an avid Sephora shopper you are probably familiar with the Drunk Elephant skincare line. But, if you are a new skin enthusiast, you may be scratching your head in confusion right about now. The unusually dubbed brand is “committed to using… Read More
When I turned 40, I went to my dermatologist for a skincare overhaul. I left with an earful of sun damage warnings and a bottle of SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic. She explained how this Vitamin C super serum was the first line of defense against aging elements in the environment. I had never heard of SkinCeuticals, Vitamin C for… Read More
Recently, I switched to an all mineral sunscreen routine. Since chemical sunblocks are under new scrutinies, (with ingredients like avobenzone & oxybenzone), I am sticking with what works for me: zinc oxide & titanium dioxide, two elements found in most mineral sunscreens. These heavy hitters block both UVA and UVB rays and provide a shield on the skin instead… Read More
We have three teens in our house, so I am knee-deep in the woes of hormonal skin. Each kid has different skin types and different skin problems, so we have sampled a lot of products. My teens are also fairly unmotivated when it comes to skincare routines, so we keep it pretty simple with gentle products and just two… Read More
Recently I did a book blast post featuring my favorite skincare guides. I realize that these books can seem overwhelming to the beginner enthusiast. After all, the process of putting together a new routine may seem daunting to some: there is a time commitment required and the cost of all the new products. But, I am here to tell… Read More
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