Powder-based foundations aren’t new to the industry, but many people are still timid to give them a try. They think it won’t cover as well, or just don’t know how to apply them without looking “chalky”. I’ll admit, it took me some time to figure them out too, but there’s nothing more freeing on a …
Let’s just say that congestion and I have never been on the same page when it comes to my skin. Even now that I have awesome skin care products in my arsenal the second I get a little “lackadaisical” with my routine, it comes back faster than the Flash. Thank goodness for Jamie and her …
The market is flooded with cleansers promising all sorts of miracles. It can be difficult to know what will work for your skin. Often we overlook a few common “characteristics” of drugstore cleansers that aren’t always obvious. Here’s a quick list of things to watch out for next time you find yourself in the …
There’s no better feeling than a freshly washed, wild and free, buck naked face! However, the real question is- have you got it all?” Every makeup lover knows the struggle is real when it comes to removing conventional makeup products. You come to have a love-hate relationship with waterproof mascara and liquid eyeliner, and almost …
By design, she has entrusted us with a precious gift; A gift of healing and undiluted life. As those who have wandered amongst the petals before us, we seek to uncork the power hidden in the grains so graciously bestowed upon us. At Grounded Sage, we believe that skin care can be simple. There’s no …
Dun-dun-dun! It’s like the soundtrack to Jaws when an allergy sufferer sees the first sprouts of spring. The attacks are imminent, and it’s only a matter of time before the sneezing, watery eyes AND acne/eczema starts. That’s right- eczema has long been linked to allergies, but acne sufferers can also feel its effects, as our …
Spring! It’s the season that invokes a lot of emotions and rejuvenates our senses. It’s a time for rebirth, refreshing and of course spring cleaning. We’ve chatted about the “Spring Detox” in past years, but let’s take a deeper look at why doing this can be uber beneficial! Not that we want to, but let’s …
Hi Batty & Team! I just got my mineral foundation! Any tips and tricks on how to apply it? I’ve been using Hydra Healing Gel, Primer Moisturizer and then the Mineral Makeup Foundation with my Real Techniques buffing brush, but I feel like it’s been emphasizing my pores and doesn’t sit well. Thanks in advance! …
Acne isn’t the easiest thing to overcome. It takes time, patience and dedication to get it under control. We regularly hear from customers about their challenges, and one of the main topics we see (all too frequently) is chin acne and jawline acne. Most often, the people we hear from have an awesome skincare routine in …
Oi-vay! As much as I LOVE spring, there’s one thing about the season that drives me crazy- literally – and that’s eczema! Thanks to seasonal allergies, eczema shows up (unannounced & without fail) each time the buds start to sprout. It’s like when crazy Aunt Myrtle comes for a visit and overstays her welcome. You know it’s going to …
Insulin- A necessary evil in life… … and one where the scales can be tipped with the slightest breeze. Too much, or too little, blood sugar can cause some serious issues in your body, but did you know it’s also linked to acne? THAT’S RIGHT! Blood sugar, particularly when it’s spiked can cause breakouts, even the …
I often get this question, what’s the difference between an acne cause and a trigger? When we’re talking about skincare problems there’s almost always a root cause and a trigger or two and then added together you get acne, eczema, rosacea, etcetera. An acne cause is… An underlying root cause, something that’s going on in …
