Ever wake up, look in the mirror, and think your skin looks blah? I had a few of those days recently. My complexion looked dull, pale, and deflated. It had no vitality or glow.
I wasn’t sick with a cold. So what happened? As I was going through the process of figuring out […]
Is your skin always shiny or does it shine later in the the day? If you answered yes, don’t feel bad! It’s perfectly natural and healthy to have some shine on your face. I understand the desire to be shine-free or less shiny, especially if you have oily skin. But in […]
Can eye cream make skin more dry? A friend asked me this question recently. She started using a new eye cream that made the skin around her eyes dry, and she didn’t understand why it would do that instead of moisturizing it.
It’s a very good question, and a good opportunity for me […]
Re-stocking my Omega 3 fish oil stash.
I take omega 3 supplements to improve my overall health and skin. It’s hard to get enough omega 3 fatty acids from diet alone. This is why I supplement.
Omega 3 fatty […]
LEMON – Great in food but TERRIBLE *on* skin.
I often see DIY tips to put lemon juice on skin. It is very unfortunate.
Lemon Juice has a pH of 2. This is EXTREMELY ACIDIC. It is 1000 times more acidic than […]
Skin pH is an important number in skincare. The pH of skin is about 5.5. This is an average, but it can range from 4.5-6 depending on your skin chemistry and what products you are using. A pH of 5.5 is SLIGHTLY ACIDIC. The acidity protects your skin from […]
A simple AM skincare routine for repairing skin.
Sometimes, you just need a little bit of oil to recharge your skin.
Today is one of those days for me. My skin is not particularly dry, but I can tell my barrier is under-nourished. It’s a bit tight everywhere, and it […]
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Oils are good for any skin type, including oily skin.
The answer is definitely TRUE!
But there is quite a bit of confusion and misinformation when it comes to oils in skincare. For example, I sometimes hear this: “Don’t use an oil if you have oily skin.”
Intuitively, you […]
A sauna with a view. I would love to spend some time in here. It’s freezing right now! ❄
What are the benefits of sweating?
SWEATING regulates your body temperature and detoxifies your body. Sweat is made of water, salt, minerals, and things your body doesn’t want (waste, pollutants, toxins). Your […]