Skin Care Routine

  Honey, if you haven’t been making self-care a priority during quarantine, now’s the time to get started! September is Self-Care Awareness Month. This month exists to remind us of the extraordinary mental, emotional and physical importance of self-care. All the skincare products you’ve ignored, the “me time” you’ve pushed to the side and the staycations you haven’t planned (even in the comfort of your own home) are waiting for you to make a date...

Whether investing in your skincare routine is a new hobby that you’ve delved into during quarantine or you’re a skincare fanatic, Retinol is one of those ingredients that is bound to pop up when you’re searching for new products to take your glow to the next level. And while some may equate Retinol to the “bad word” of skincare, we say, “Don’t knock it, ‘til you try it!” If you’re intimidated, we’re going to help...

Coronavirus has undoubtedly changed many aspects of our day-to-day lives, one of which is wearing a mask every day. For many, the mask isn’t just a health and safety choice; it’s a mandate. And while masks keep ourselves and others safe, they can wreak havoc on our skin, causing what has widely become recognized as “maskne.” But don’t worry, we’re here to help you navigate the new norm of masks and the challenges that come...

So you just started a new product. You did your research, triple-checked customer reviews, investigated each ingredient and finally settled on THE product you think is going to be the answer to your skin woes. Now, all you have to do is sit back and wait to see the expected results. Right? In an ideal world, yes. But maybe shortly after you introduced the new product to your skincare regimen, you noticed you were breaking...

“I have oily skin, the last thing I need is a moisturizer.” False! Have you lived the majority of your life with oily skin thinking that you should steer clear of moisturizers? Or used a certain type of moisturizer because of your skin tone? There are plenty of myths around moisturizers but the first one you need to bust is the myth that moisturizers aren’t for every skin type. While every person’s skin should be...

Stress. We’ve all dealt with it at some point in time. But have you noticed recently that your stress levels seem to be at an all-time high? Maybe it’s over the fear of getting sick, being confined to your home, or maybe even due to extended isolation. Whatever the underlying case may be, stress can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. For example, when you’re stressed you may experience more breakouts or flareups...

So you’ve racked up on all your favorite skincare products. Now what? It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed if you end up purchasing a bunch of products at once before establishing a proper skincare routine. Don’t beat yourself up if after months of trying to get into the groove of the skincare game you’re still asking yourself questions like: Which comes first, the serum or the toner? Should my AM routine and PM routine look...

Have you ever taken the time to research the companies you’re getting your products from? Are you aware of whether or not your skincare or makeup products are tested on animals or contain harmful chemicals? Are your favorite beauty or skincare brands Leaping Bunny Certified? If you’re not sure about the answers to any of the above, you could not only be exposing yourself to harmful ingredients but contributing to the mistreatment of furry friends....