A bright, even complexion is something we all covet. But, how exactly does one go from grey to glowing? Brightening serums might just be the answer. Not to be confused with skin lighteners, which facialist Kate Kerr describes as using prescription strength ingredients such as hydroquinone to ‘actively lighten pigmentation by very quickly bleaching it out’, brightening …
Putting on sunscreen is the second easiest way to protect your skin from sun damage. (Staying out of the sun is the first, but you have to live your life!) However, 2013 and 2016 studies concluded that while SPF helps safeguards humans from cancer, it’s also deadly for marine life and coral reefs. Many of the common …
During a time when our stress levels are running at an all-time high, even wellness skeptics may be willing to anoint their pulse points with a head-clearing essential oil. In recent years, these have been lauded by everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow and Miranda Kerr to NBA All-Stars. After all, the herbal healing treatment, which dates back thousands of years, can, in …
The short of it is that sulfate free shampoos wash your hair without washing away all of the moisture and healthy oils in that occur in the hair naturally. Beauty companies use shampoo with sulfates in them because they allow for a great lather, however, these are powerful, abrasive chemicals that can remove grease from …
Many of us grew up at a time where oil = bad for your skin. But in the past few years beauty companies have come to embrace certain plant and nut oils that cultures have been using for centuries. One of our favorite oils from nature is Argan, both for it’s versatility as well as …
Essential oils can work wonders, literally. From helping you relax and reduce anxiety to energy boosting to improving emotional health. Simply applying a small dab to your skin or your pillow at night is all you need. But don’t go out in the sun after applying, or be sure to use SPF as they can …
Great skin is as much a result of what we put in our body as what we put on our body. So we searched for superfoods that you can easily add to your diet. GREEN TEA The benefits of green tea have long been hailed by communities around the world. In 2011 the Journal of …