by Cailey George

As summertime quickly approaches, so do days spent enjoying pool visits or park trips, barbeques and beaches. These outdoor occasions are exciting, but can also increase your risk of overexposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays. This is a great time to start taking steps to ensure that your skin is protected from too much sun.

UV Rays
How can too much sunlight harm your skin? Overexposure to the sun can introduce harmful UV rays into skin, resulting in sunburn. This s...
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by Cailey George

Many of us enjoy the way makeup enhances our natural beauty. Whether it be through a brush of mascara, a hint of foundation or a lovely lip color, we can easily brighten our appearance through makeup application. However, wearing makeup daily without taking steps to protect your skin can lead to many issues. Makeup causes breakouts, dry or oily skin and clogged pores. Certain products may irritate skin, resulting in itchiness and redness. So how can you continue to...
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by Cailey George

Does your skin appear dull and lifeless? Do you apply makeup and products only to find that your face still seems lackluster? Here are some tips and remedies to get your skin glowing and healthy.

Staying hydrated is the first step towards glowing skin. Water consumption not only positively affects your internal wellbeing but promotes healthy skin as well. Keeping on top of your water intake will prepare your skin for external applications and remedies.

Sunscreen is ...
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by Angela Propes

Depending on where you live, the summer months are just around the corner. And whether you spend your days at the beach, in the garden, or working in your yard, summertime brings with it the opportunity to spend long periods in the sun. For many people, this means being outside for large portions of the day, which means that their skin is subject to the elements for a large portion of the day as well.

The sun, sweat, heat and humidity put a lot of stress on your skin....
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by Cailey George

When looking for the best way to care for your skin, it is difficult to start the process without first determining your skin type. Every person is unique, and our skin (as well as the ways to care for it) will vary depending on the person. While skin will behave differently depending on environment and genetics, there are several signs to look for to help you determine and better care for your skin type.

Signs of Oily Skin
If you find that your skin appears oily, es...
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by Cailey George

Perhaps you have heard of beeswax - a substance used as an emulsifier in products such as lip balms and moisturizers. While it is a helpful ingredient in these products and is able to easily bond liquids and other ingredients, beeswax is animal derived and therefore avoided by vegan users. It may seem that many lip care products rely heavily on beeswax for their capabilities, however there is a vegan alternative.

Vegan Alternative to Beeswax
Candelilla wax is a plant...
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by Cailey George

We all want to achieve healthy, glowing skin, but we often forget to implement the little habits that seem to make no difference yet have incredible results if they are applied consistently. Here are 6 habits of people with healthy skin that, when implemented daily, both brighten skin and strengthen it against many harmful conditions.

Remove that makeup!
Be sure to remove all makeup before going to bed. It can be tempting to crash in bed without cleansing after a lon...
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by Cailey George

Many of us may be familiar with an image of relaxing at a spa, a pair of cucumber slices settled over each eyelid. Does the use of cucumber in skincare have any weight behind it? Will implementing cucumber or cucumber extract in your routine provide any real benefits for your skin?

Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
Fortunately, cucumber is portrayed as a valuable tool in skincare for a reason. Not only does this food have great internal benefits when added to a salad or eat...
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by Angela Propes

Face washing. It’s a few easy steps, right? Water, soap, lather, rinse. As easy as it is, it’s a very important part of your skin care routine; and how you do those steps (and when) is just as important.

Here is an easy guide for making this easy task as beneficial to your skin as possible.

Step 1
Okay. This first step might be a little controversial but, don’t wash your face in the mornings. I know, I know. Some (all?) of you might be saying “Wait, what?!?...
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by Cailey George

Do you suffer from sensitive skin? If so, you may often worry when investing in skincare products, fearing they may irritate your skin, causing more harm than good. Fortunately, those seeking natural skincare often experience gentler results than those using chemical products. Furthermore, there are several natural resources that soothe skin and prove useful for those with sensitivities. Chamomile is one of many ingredients that can work wonders on all skin types.

The...
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by Cailey George

Acne is an ailment that affects many people worldwide. It occurs commonly in on the face, especially when pores become clogged. Clogging is the result of oil and dead skin cells building up in the pores until bacteria is able to grow. Once the bacteria makes its entrance, varying degrees of pimples can appear on your skin. Acne is not pleasant, and many can attest to its discomfort as well as the unwanted redness and bumps that occur as a result. Fortunately, there is a...
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by Cailey George

Upon hearing the word “hemp,” you may feel cautious or wary, or perhaps even confused. This is often due to the fact that hemp is associated with the plant it comes from, the hemp plant or cannabis sativa, which can be used to make cannabis. This may cause you to think of the plant’s psychological affects, as well as its ability to create a “high” in users. However, there are many ways hemp can be used in skincare for its healing benefits, without any psycholo...
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by Megan Parks

Dumbing down a skin care routine so it is travel-friendly can be daunting. I used to need suitcases full of bottles and serums. I was tied to a rigorous routine when the sun came up and when the sun went down. My morning concoction of store-bought products came first, and then when evening came, I had a totally different set of bottles to lug out of my packed duffle. I won't even get into the makeup that came in between those routines. To say the least, this isn't sustain...
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