Have you heard of murumuru butter? I recently heard of it this past winter when searching for rich, hydrating ingredients for skin creams, but outside of that personal quest, I was surprised to see how many products it’s actually in! Despite not having heard of it, murumuru butter can be found in more everyday products […]
I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about coconut oil’s beauty benefits by now. But if not, then I’m glad you’re reading! Over the past few years there has been a huge resurgence of coconut oil; TV shows, magazines and bloggers alike have been very eager to spread the word about the amazing benefits and uses […]
Skin & emotions: the two are more connected than most of us care to admit. I first realized this when I was in an incredibly stressful job and my acne was off the charts. During that time, my skin became overly sensitive and reactive (in part due to products I was using from said job) […]
When you think of talc, you may just think of baby powder, but did you know it’s actually used in many more products than that? Look in your makeup bag…do you use: eyeshadow? setting powder (loose or pressed)? blush? bronzer? highlight? Most pressed cosmetic powders contain talc, although thankfully as technology and formulas have modernized, […]
I didn’t start to take a real interest in my overall well-being until college – there’s nothing quite like being on your own to realize what you are putting on your skin and in your body affects how your skin looks ??♀️ Realizing the connection my own actions had to my skin was pivotal: I […]
It took me a loooong time to realize the power of consistency, commitment and routines. I hit puberty at the super-not-ready-for-it age of 10 – I had no idea wtf was going on, let alone know about a beauty routine. My skin was all over the place with these newfound hormones – scalp issues came into play, […]
Since I quit my brief stint as a cigarette smoker in college, I saw a near-immediate difference in my skin. I know this may sound oddly specific, but I was typically a 4-5 cigarette-a-day, any more and I would feel nauseous. The 3 years I smoked, I definitely noticed differences in my skin: dryness, clogged […]