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Clean Skincare for a Safe Pregnancy
CLEAN SKINCARE FOR A SAFE PREGNANCY If you’re expecting, (!!!) you shouldn’t necessarily always expect that ‘pregnancy glow‘ too. Pregnancy is a beautiful journey accompanied by many hormonal changes, which in turn can affect your skin in different ways. Common pregnancy-related skin issues may include dryness, hormonal acne, melasma, increased oil production and general inflammation. …
How to Care for Your Ingrown Hair
INGROWNS 101 Our not-so-favorite part of the summer months? Ingrowns. If you choose to wax, shave or pluck you’re probably familiar with these trapped hairs that may cause itching, inflammation, pain and redness. No thanks! Say buh-bye to this summer woe with these 3 easy steps… ONE, TWO, THREE! EXFOLIATE / Botnia – ‘Luminous Body …
Eco-Friendly, Multipurpose Skincare and Beauty Swaps
ECO-FRIENDLY AND MULTIPURPOSE SKINCARE AND BEAUTY SWAPS The beauty industry alone produces 120 million pieces of packaging each year (yikes!). And while we *love* a maximalist skincare moment, oftentimes a more simplified routine is more supportive of both your skin… and our planet, too! Not only will a simplified skin routine limit the amount of bottles hitting our landfills, …
Lips Need Skincare Too
LIPS NEED SKINCARE TOO Does lip care differ from general skincare? Short answer: oh yes! The skin on our lips is much thinner and more delicate than the skin on our face. (Our face is 16 cellular layers thick vs our lips clocking in at only 3 to 5 layers!) This means our lips are …
Summer Skin School is in Session
SUMMER SKIN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION And we’re here to talk our favorite three letters: S-P-F. Let’s start with the facts: 90% (!!!) of visible signs of aging are caused by the sun — making SPF the best tool in your arsenal for aging gracefully and reducing your risk of melanoma. Now that we know …
The Gut-Skin Axis
THE GUT-SKIN AXIS The connection is real. Countless studies have shown a significant correlation between gastrointestinal health and skin homeostasis. Let’s break down how… Our gut microbiome is a vast collection of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. When this ecosystem is thrown out of balance, (due to emotional stress, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances or excess …
From Skincare Routine to Ritual
FROM ROUTINE TO RITUAL Sometimes, taking time for yourself and your skin can seem like more of a chore than a treat. With busy work schedules, kids back to school, and countless activities in full swing, it can be difficult to prioritize Y-O-U. If this sounds a bit too familiar, read on for a few …
Skincare Routine 101
SKINCARE ROUTINE 101 Got a fancy new serum but not sure where to add it in? Curious if you should be using your eye cream day + night? And when should you even exfoliate?! Using the right products at the right time (+ the right amount) can not only make a significant change in your …
Let’s Talk: Teen Skin
LET’S TALK: TEEN SKIN Our bodies navigate many seasons of change. And one season we all have weathered is puberty. As we transition from adolescence to adulthood, hormones like estrogen, testosterone and progesterone create shifts that directly impact our skin. During this time, our sebaceous glands and hair follicles are *extra* stimulated, creating more oil …
The #1 Summer Skincare Woe
The #1 Summer Skincare Woe A familiar tale: You’re hitting back-to-back beach days. Or you’re out in the garden and picnicking in parks when — oh. no. You realize you forgot to reapply your SPF. And well… you’re sunburned! But before it happens to you, let’s talk prevention… and if necessary, treatment, for safer summer …