Acne/Oily Skin

It’s no secret that the food we consume can impact our digestive system, alter our bacterial balance, and even affect the appearance of our skin. If you struggle with skin challenges such as acne, it’s important to pay just as much attention to your diet as you do your skincare routine. With the holidays being right around the corner, it’s completely normal to trade in your diet for a plate of home-cooked food. But before...

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....

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...

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...

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...

    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...

    In our last blog post, we talked about the frustrating experience of dark marks that can result from acne. There’s actually another frustrating experience that happens before that... it’s when you first notice the breakout. Sometimes it feels like it happens on our face at the absolute worst time, like before a big event. Breakouts can happen elsewhere on the body too. Sometimes it looks more like a rash. In these moments, I...

  At some point in our lives, we all come to a point where we are either concerned with what's going with our body, or with our skin. We want clearer skin, we all of a sudden have acne, we've gained weight, we don't feel our absolute best, the list goes on. What some fail to recognize is that to care for your skin correctly, you must think of your body as whole. Your skin is...