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Factors to Consider in Sunscreen Ingredients When Shopping

3 Factors to Consider in Sunscreen Ingredients When shopping for sunscreen, the #1 goal is to protect our skin and our children’s skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Exposure to UV rays is the main factor that causes skin cells to become cancer cells, so a good sunscreen is a-must for everyone who spends time outdoors in the summer.  Both chemical (aka synthetic and conventional)sunscreen ingredients and mineral (aka physical) ingredients protect from the sun’s harmful rays.  However, did you know that many chemical sunscreen ingredients are harmful because they’re unstable when exposed to sunlight? They also mess with our …

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The Best Essential Oils for Wrinkles, Firmness, and Radiance

There is no better time than the new year to look into improving things when it comes to your health and your skin. If the on-going pandemic has taken a toll on you leaving you looking tired and older overnight (you’re not alone!), you might be looking for new ways to look fresher. I’m going to give you a few simple tips on the best anti-aging essential oils to your daily skincare routine…

Why use grass-fed tallow on your skin

There are many reasons why you use grass-fed tallow on your skin. My youngest son struggled with severe eczema for years and I tried it all including grass-fed tallow.  It made a wonderful moisturizer after bath time and deeply nourished his skin.  Grass-fed tallow is amazing for many skin uses including eczema, psoriasis, burns, etc. It also makes a wonderful moisturizer for dry skin especially…

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How to Brighten Your Skin Naturally

As your biological clock ticks towards your middle age, one of the visible signs you may notice on your skin is hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation manifests majorly as melasma, but you may also observe other telltale signs such as age spots, sun damage, uneven skin tone, and dark patches. In this post, I’ll share all my tips on how to brighten your skin naturally as…

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Why Bakuchiol Is the Gentle, Plant-Based Retinol Alternative for Sensitive Skin

Retinol is one of the most talked about anti-aging ingredients and for a good reason! Also known as vitamin A, retinol can repair and rejuvenate the skin beautifully. However, not everyone can use the conventional vitamin A products that are found on many cosmetic store shelves.  This is why natural retinol products…

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How to choose the best facial serum

One question I frequently get from my clients is about the differences between oil serums and water serums.  “Which one is best for my skin?” This is an important question, but can be confusing to answer with so many products on the market! In this blog, I want to help you understand the difference between water serums and oil serums in order to guide you to find the best facial serum for your skin. Oil serums and water serums do different things for the skin, and they target different concerns. Identifying the best facial serum for your skin’s needs can …