When you’re having a bad skin day, do you have a backup routine to turn to? It’s helpful to have a set of products that you can rely on to get you through those days.
The topic of this post is preparing a backup routine. The inspiration for it came […]
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 […]
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 […]
Products for PEELING or FLAKING SKIN.
The skin on my forehead was peeling a little yesterday. The culprit? Over-exfoliation. I used an exfoliating wipe that was too strong for my skin. Good thing it only caused some minor peeling and nothing more.
Here’s what I did last night:
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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 […]
Looks yummy, doesn’t it? I would love it if someone made me this sandwich right now 🙂
This sandwich is chock full of healthy ingredients. The two that stand out for making skin healthy:
TOMATO – rich in antioxidants
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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 […]
Who I turn to for an instant glow and plumping. 2 old favorites I’ve been using this week.
Ole Henriksen Truth Creme Advanced Hydration – I think this is one of the best moisturizers ever made for normal skin. So hydrating and […]
Is your skin feeling oilier than usual? With summer here, oily skin is a problem for many people. Heat increases sebum production, so you may find yourself oilier than usual.
I have more oil too — on my nose, which is not oily in winter months. And with the oil […]