One subject that has dominated beauty recently is the skin barrier. Much of this new obsession can be attributed to social media, which has popularized barrier-friendly trends like “slugging” (slathering the face with petroleum jelly or Aquaphor overnight) probiotic skin care (for maintaining the surface-level microbiome) and skin-cycling routines (which alternate between active treatments and …
Face oils aren’t just for those with dry skin. In fact they are particularly advantageous when it comes to mature, aging skin. The right organic face oil can be very beneficial for all skin types…even oily skin. Oil is attracted to oil so a light oil (ones containing ingredients like evening primrose, aloe vera, jojoba, …
I used to be a bit bah humbug about Valentine’s Day, but I figure with so much hate in the world, why not go towards love? However, that still doesn’t mean I actually plan to plan for the day. Right off the heels of the holidays, I am still rather last-minute when it comes to …
Foundations. As we age we can’t live without them. Or at least we shouldn’t.
I realize I am lucky. I am able to try a lot of beauty and makeup products every year. And while I adore many, there are very few that earn a continual place in my daily lineup. Some of these products I received as press samples, some I was actually paid to collaborate with and …
