It doesn’t take long after adding an expertly crafted oil cleanser to your routine to fall in love with how easily excess oils, makeup, and sunblock is dissolved and rinsed clean from the skin without the use of any harsh or stripping ingredients. Our unique blend of non-greasy, silky feeling, non-comedogenic plant-based oils is extremely gentle on the skin, calms … Read more
Have you heard all the buzz going around about using niacinamide in skincare routines for acne-prone skin? Niacinamide is an ingredient that is worth the hype. The benefits of niacinamide in skincare Skin Supporting Niacinamide … is an active form of vitamin B3 is pH balanced and non-irritating is antimicrobial so it balances acne-causing bacteria is anti-inflammatory so calms active acne breakouts has proven to be as effective … Read more
Topical Probiotics in Skincare Products I was recently asked the question: “I’m curious to know more about the benefits of things like CBD and probiotics in skincare. They seem hyped right now, but I’d like to know more of the research and findings behind the benefits.” I’ll touch on CBD in skincare in the future, … Read more
Rough, dry or “parched” is often how I hear skin being described in the winter. Even if your skin is oily, you may be experiencing dehydrated skin thanks to dry indoor heat, whipping winds, and our body naturally switching gears into “winter restore mode” that sees a slow down in energy and cell turnover. If you’re experiencing … Read more
There’s a lot of confusion about when the best time to use a vitamin c serum is and understandably, there’s lots of conflicting advice. Before we pinpoint when to use a vitamin c serum, let’s have a refresher on why using vitamin c is so beneficial. Why vitamin C is such a smart ingredient to use … Read more
Being a part of the Green Beauty Movement has always been exciting. Playing witness to more people making room in their lives for natural ingredients and holistic care for over a decade now is an honour for us at Grounded Sage. The slow, yet steady, migration to cleaner products and industry ensures a healthier future … Read more
Not all clay masks are made the same and most are known for drying into a hard mud mask that cracks and makes it hurt to smile after being on for 10 minutes! I don’t know about you, but I could do without that when I take the time to use a face mask. I … Read more
While most people only use sunflower oil for cooking, we’re busy finding ways in which to incorporate this skin-loving oil into our products and with good reason! Since it’s one of the star ingredients of autumn, we figured we’d give it a little feature this week. Sunflower oil is a lightweight emollient. That means it … Read more
So what’s the deal with activated charcoal anyways? You’ve probably seen all kinds of charcoal products popping up in the beauty world, and for good reason. We’ve been making Charcoal Soap for years (so it’s no news to us that charcoal is amazing for the skin). Activated charcoal is charcoal that’s been heated up in … Read more
Question Hi there, I am really interested in trying your products, but I see that one of the ingredients you use is coconut oil. Coconut oil makes me breakout, and I’ve heard that many people with acne experience the same issue. I was just wondering why coconut oil is included in this when so many people … Read more
Question Hi there, I’m new to using natural cosmetics. Can you tell me the difference between using mineral-based cosmetics and using cosmetics made with plants & fruit pigments? Thank you! Answer Hey there! A number of our cosmetic products actually contains both plant extracts (like oils) and minerals. The only products that are … Read more
Question Hello! I was wondering if you know what the SPF level of your Mineral Makeup Foundation and other products? I have been using some of your products for a while (I love them!) but mainly in the evening/night or when I am indoors because of that. Thank you! Answer Thanks for your question! Health Canada … Read more
