Acne/Oily Skin
6 Ways Pumpkin Can Spice Up Your Skincare Routine
It’s been a month since the pumpkin spice latte returned to Starbucks menus. This marked the beginning of the annual pumpkin apocalypse where everywhere you turn there’s a product featuring the flavors and smells of pumpkin, cinnamon, and spices. That being said, pumpkin is more than just a delicious scent or taste, it’s also packed with nutrients and vitamins that can boost immunity, reduce your risk of chronic disease/cancer, protect your eyesight, and reduce stress. But did you know that pumpkin (along with its seeds) also has a range of benefits for your skin as well? That’s right! Remember that...
Men Care About Skincare, Too
When it comes to makeup and skincare, most people tend to picture an image of a woman applying eyeshadow or testing out a new eye cream. But, the truth is, men care about their skincare too. Gone are the days when men were frowned at when walking into a salon for a pedicure or a facial. That taboo is quickly disappearing - in fact, it’s more common these days to hear a woman say, “There’s something about a man that cares about his skin.” If it’s your first trip to a store, like Ulta, whether on your own or with...
Cleanliness is Next to Goddessliness
Establishing a Good Hygiene Routine for your Makeup Tools Who doesn’t love the glam of a flawless face beat? But no one talks about the ugly underbelly of makeup – washing your tools. [Cue horror movie sound effects]. Trust me, I have a laundry list of reasons why I can’t stand this process. Nonetheless we’re going to face it head on… pun intended. How to Prevent Your Makeup Brushes from Giving You Acne Maintaining good hygiene around your makeup routine is vital to clear skin and ensuring that the looks you create are flawless. Brushes are a breeding ground for...
CBD Craze!
From joints and edibles to creams and serums, marijuana is getting a new reputation! What are the benefits? How does CBD work? Is it safe to use? Around the world, marijuana has been the most commonly used illicit drug. Marijuana comes from the dried flowering tops, leaves, stems, and seeds of the Cannabis sativa (hemp) plant. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of over 80 compounds called cannabinoids extracted from the cannabis sativa plant. The two most well-known of these are CBD, which does not get you high, and THC, which does. Before recently, because of THC, the plant has...
Can toothpaste really clear up acne?
There’s nothing like waking up with a pimple as an adult to quickly send you back to the potentially insecure feelings of adolescence. As you remember those days of locker rooms and discovering your first cover-up stick, you might still wonder if toothpaste actually cures breakouts. We’re here today to help you clear up that myth, as well as your skin. You may have been in a pinch and tried a little dab of toothpaste before, and it kind of worked. Well here’s some answers for you. Toothpaste does have certain ingredients that can dry out skin...