Today we’re continuing on with our acne series! This time we’re talking about bacteria and their role in the formation of acne. We have bacteria on our skin all the time. And that’s not a bad thing. Like the gut flora in your digestive system, your skin also has flora – or a colony of …
If you have acne-prone skin or are struggling with acne breakouts, you may have wondered why your pores clog so easily. That’s what I’m going to answer in this edition of our acne series! Skin cells and their role in the formation of acne: What you might not know, or may have never thought …
Are acne and rosacea connected to gut health? Does Poor Gut Health Cause Acne? The short answer is almost always! The long answer is something I’ll get into more as we go through our acne series, BUT what I can tell you in the meantime is this: Assuming skincare breakouts have been ruled …
What’s the deal with acne and oil? The most basic explanation for how acne forms is this: pores get clogged, infected, inflamed and irritated. But HOW do pores get clogged? What causes inflammation? Irritation? Infection? That’s what we’ll be looking at this month in the Facebook group! Our series starts by looking at one aspect involved …
It’s that time of year again, and if the autumn colours and crisp air weren’t enough to get excited about, it’s also the official start of our Annual Soap Drive. That means that proceeds from EVERY full-sized artisan soap bar sold during the month of November at groundedsage.com will be donated to help out the …
Today we answer the question: Is concealer the same as foundation? It’s a great question because on the surface they can seem very similar! They both can even out skin tone. They can both conceal imperfections. They are both coloured cosmetics. So what’s the difference between concealer and foundation? Let’s have a look: Concealer vs …
Moving to New Brunswick from Ontario So the secret is officially out about our upcoming (temporary) shop closer in July: Grounded Sage Skincare, along with our home & animal sanctuary, are packing up and heading east back to Tim’s maritime roots ???. While we navigate moving a business, a home, and almost 20 …
Plant-Based Skin Care Tips for Spring. These simple, nature-based tips infuse healing herbs and grounding plant-based remedies into your slow living routine this spring. Sun Protection Have a step in your morning skincare routine that provides mineral UV protection by finding a formula that works well for your skin. Related Holistic Skin Care Links: Face …
QUESTION: If you’re finding mineral sunscreen hard to wash off, or if you’ve discovered just how calming natural sun protection can be for your sensitive skin but need to know how to remove zinc oxide cream from your skin, you’re in the right place! Today we look at how to wash off mineral sunscreen or …
QUESTION: The following question was asked by a radiant rebel in our Facebook community: Why does sunscreen cause breakouts? Are mineral sunscreens comedogenic? A radiant rebel within our community wondered about congestion and breakouts from mineral sunscreens during a discussion about ingredients and skin sensitivities. I thought it would be helpful to publicly share my answer …
Treating Acne Holistically – an acne journey that used organic skin care for acne instead of Accutane. JM’s Skin Journey: including before and after skin care pictures Today we’re sharing something a little different on the blog: a customer’s radiant journey with their skin as told in their own words. For privacy, we’ll call this …
QUESTION: The following question was asked by a radiant rebel in our Facebook community: “I’m currently pregnant and dealing with lots of Melasma (never experienced this before even with my last pregnancy which I used your products all throughout). I guess I’m looking to see if you have any suggestions on what I should add/discontinue to …
