We recently encountered an article called 3 Trends for Tomorrow’s Skin Care posted by Skin Inc. At Grounded Sage, we often find ourselves muttering “please, no” or “been there- done that” when beauty trends come to light. It’s not that we’re against them. Our passive attitude stems more so from the fact that most skincare …
Today I want to talk about skin positivity. Although “skin positivity” is a relativity new trend in the context of body positivity, the thought behind it isn’t. Many, myself included, have ventured down the winding, sometimes scary, sometimes hard, road to developing a positive relationship with our skin. Perhaps you’re someone who doesn’t think much …
It’s our first blog of 2018 so we figured it better be a doozy! We’ve already discussed the why and how to detoxing your skin care routine; now it’s time to take makeup! (Pssst: If this is your first time here and you’re new to detoxing your skin, we recommend starting with THIS post) …
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 …
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 …
When it comes to textured skin, applying foundation can be an instant headache. It never seems to apply evenly, looks patchy and clings to every nook and cranny. If you don’t have your blending technique on point, this process can leave you feeling like a hot mess. That’s where mineral makeup comes in (and yes, …
Starting your skincare journey with a skin detox has several skin-changing and health-provoking purposes! From ridding your skin of toxins to moving your skin forward in its healing journey, detoxification is one step that almost everyone finds themselves needing from time to time – especially those who are new to green beauty products. Many people …
Question Hello there! I need help with applying my Mineral Makeup Foundation on my oily skin. My face is too glowy and I feel like a glow stick! I tried using the Oil Absorbing Setting Powder before and after I apply the minerals, but I still look greasy. Am I doing something wrong? Should …
This one was a tough topic for me to tackle and not because I don’t know what being a Radiant Rebel means to me, personally. If anything, my time with Grounded Sage has taught me that those who choose to wear the badge of a Radiant Rebel, do so with their own personal causes and …
Since foundation application continues to be a hot topic amongst the tribe, I figured I’d create a one-stop-guide for finding the best brush (or tool) to use for getting a flawless complexion with our two foundations. We’ll be using Grounded Sage foundations for this guide, but these techniques are universal for almost any foundation you …
We know that skin care comes with a lot of questions, especially when you start diving into green beauty solutions for the first time. Making the choice to go green not only means a lifestyle change and cupboard clean; It also requires a lot of research… which inevitably leads to a lot of questions! If …
This one sounds like it should be a quick question to answer, but in actuality, there’s a little more to it than you think! The answer: IT DEPENDS ON YOUR SKIN! Our general rule of thumb is a MINIMUM of 3 weeks for people new to natural skin care. This time frame allows for the …
