There are mixed reviews about using petroleum jelly (aka petrolatum or Vaseline) topically. Petroleum jelly itself is essentially a byproduct of the oil refining process and was discovered inside the oil rigs around the mid-1800s. Many makeup artists and skincare experts recommend it for everything from dry lips to diaper rash. But just how eco-friendly and […]
Jojoba oil is one of the best natural oils you can use as a beauty treatment because it so closely mimics the skin’s natural oils. It can usually be found relatively cheaply and a little bit goes a long way so it is extremely cost efficient. It is full of essential vitamins and minerals (vitamin […]
Sheet masks seem to have stormed the skin care stage recently. If you are not familiar with these just yet, they are a cloth mask that has been saturated in a serum. You remove the face-shaped cloth from the packet, peel off any films or barrier layers, and lay the cloth over your face. They […]
Did you know you can eat your way to a better complexion? This isn’t a substitute for good skin care or sunscreen, however, there are certain foods that have been reported as good for your skin. Here are just a few of the recommendations. Chocolate – I know, my favorite too! Cocoa can hydrate the […]
The tagline for Philosophy (also available on QVC) is “makeup optional skin” and I love this concept! They are not telling you to wear a ton of makeup and they are not telling you to wear none at all. They are boosting your skin’s health and appearance so that makeup becomes optional as fun instead […]
I first discovered the Glory Boon brand through Etsy (the Glory Boon shop) and am quickly becoming a big fan! I have been trying to slowly eliminate chemicals from my diet as well as my personal products and Etsy has been a huge part of that for the personal product aspect. One thing I love […]
The dual cleanse or double cleanse method seems to be taking off, so to speak. It has long been a part of the Korean and Japanese skin care regimen, but has recently become very popular here. For those who are unfamiliar with this concept, it generally refers to using a cleansing oil first to remove […]
No doubt we have all heard of the Bare Minerals powder foundations, available in Original, Matte, and the pressed Ready compact. The loose mineral powders are what started it all. On Sephora alone, there are nearly 19,000 reviews of the product with a total ranking of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Given the number of […]
L’Occitane is a Provence-based brand that’s available through their website and stores as well as other retailers like Sephora and Nordstrom. In addition to being known for their skincare and body care products, they also pride themselves on sustaining the communities which provide these ingredients. One of the best ways to explore the L’Occitane brand […]
Perfectly Posh is an independent consultant based company that focuses on natural ingredients without fillers. They even have a wide selection of vegan options if you prefer! Likewise, they are proud of the fact that their products are made in the U.S.A. It is a relatively new brand, founded in 2011, but it growing fast. […]
