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Tag: Self Care
How Important is Cleansing, Really?
Lately, I’ve been witnessing the rising trend of ditching facial cleansers in the morning in lieu of splashing one’s face with water. How important is cleansing, really?
Clean Skincare Ruined My Life
I was never excited about “clean” skincare. I thought that somehow, clean skincare offered only two choices. The choice to “DIY” a mask, and slather my face in honey, yogurt and camu-camu powder (which I have done, admittedly), or go to Sprouts Farmers Market and spend $7 on an organic face cream that offered little benefit.
Essences: Huh?
Essences are like watery serums, they have rich ingredients that are easily absorbed into the skin, and allow the products that follow to penetrate deeper for better results.
If you want to add a step to your skincare routine that will make the biggest difference in hydration and impact the rest of your product’s effectiveness, an essence is where to start.
Valentine’s Day Beauty Gift Guide
In honor of Valentine’s Day I wanted to share with you some of my favorite “treats” when it comes to self-care, February is the perfect month to show yourself some love!
Product Highlight: Go-To Exfoliating Swipeys
When I first turned to clean beauty and discovered I was pregnant, my prestige-brand exfoliating pads were among the first to go.
Clean Lip Care
Finding clean brands to care for my lips is vital, especially considering I ingest (even in small amounts) what I place on them; avoiding synthetic ingredients and chemical preservatives is critical to lip care and beyond.
Dry Brushing
I’m choosing to do my first post on a dry brush. It doesn’t sound so exciting, but it’s intentional! Dry brushing is something that a lot of women don’t participate in already and it has been the best addition to my self-care routine.
