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 […]
Your Skin & Emotions
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) […]
Ingredient Focus: Talc
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, […]
A Brief Introduction to Face Mapping
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 […]
Beautiful Skin Requires Consistency
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, […]
Smoking is bad (for your skin) m’kay?
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 […]
The #1 Anti-Aging Tip That Isn’t Available in Stores
Sleep ? My #1 anti-aging tip for everyone this weekend is to get more Zzz’s. I know we had a super short work week and all, but short work week = me off my sleep schedule game like woah. Anyone with me there? Whenever you’re off your normal sleep schedule, do you notice how much […]