Seasonal Skincare Shifts
Silicone in skincare products when you have sensitive acne-prone skin
The topic of silicone in skincare products when you have sensitive acne-prone skin doesn’t often come up… until it does. Then it opens a whole discussion that ranges from silicones in skincare, in general, to silicone-free skincare brands, to personal experiences vs what the science says, and more. But let me tackle one aspect of …
How To Restore Moisture Without Triggering An Acne Breakout
How’s your skin doing? If winter has gotten the best of it and you’re not sure how to restore moisture without triggering an acne breakout, this post is for you! Avoiding breakouts while also… tackling sticky cells fortifying our skin’s lipid barrier and getting rid of a buildup of dead skin cells … is a common stumbling …
Herbs for clear skin and why they work
Herbs for Clear Skin and why they work! Here is a list of the most healing herbs & plants (along with their benefits) for troubled, sensitive skin that’s having difficulty getting clear of acne breakouts. Aloe Extremely soothing Hydrating and moisturizing Boosts healing Antibacterial and antimicrobial Increases collagen synthesis Comfrey Contains anti-aging antioxidants …
Essential Oil Bug Spray Recipe – DIY recipe for natural bug repellent
It’s not summer until you have a natural essential oil bug spray recipe that keeps the bugs away. 🦟 You don’t need anything fancy to make your very own essential oil bug spray. This natural recipe is simple and super effective. This essential oil bug spray recipe repels: ✅ Horse flies with lavender and …
Bright Spring Makeup Looks Using Handmade Herbal Cosmetics
Spring is in the air, so today, we’re bringing you two bright spring makeup looks that use eco cosmetics that are good for your skin. Each cruelty-free, vegan cosmetic in these two looks was artisan made right here in Canada by the Grounded Sage team! Check out the two looks below, and when planning out …
Beautiful Blueberries – Botanical Skin Care for Spring
We’re celebrating the arrival of spring with a special collection of handmade bath and body products straight from our eco-friendly apothecary. First up is our five limited edition body butters. You might have spotted the social media announcement where I talked about what inspired the Sweet Bergamot Body Butter. Today, I’m sharing the inspiration behind the …
Natural Spring Skincare Tips Using Healing Herbs and Plant Based Remedies
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 …
Are you finding mineral sunscreen hard to wash off? Here’s how to wash off mineral sunscreen (even if you have sensitive skin)
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 …
Are mineral sunscreens comedogenic?
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 …
Beat the winter blues with Movement (and why your skin will thank you for it)!
Guest post by Whisper Gardiner of Alternate Routes For those of us who don’t love the cold, getting movement in through the winter months can be hard. Instead of replacing our outdoor hikes, bikes or swims, we get naturally throughout the summer, we sit indoors waiting for the nice weather to come back, but in …
Beating the winter blues with the healing modalities of yoga and reflexology (and why it matters to your skin)
Guest post by Brooke of Blissfully Barefoot & Azalea Yoga. I’m Brooke one of Azalea yoga’s certified instructors and a certified reflexologist. I’ve been teaching yoga at many different facilities for the past three years and working with reflexology clients for the past year and a half. I am writing to you today about how …
