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 …
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 …
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 …
Swimming Pool Skincare Checklist for Your Face The facial skincare steps to take after swimming in a chlorinated pool this summer. QUESTION: The following question was asked by a radiant rebel in our Facebook community: “I have a pool (chlorinated) at home that I’m in off and on every day… what kind of care is …
It’s no surprise that sun protection is top of mind for many of us as the temperatures heat up, we spend more time outside, and as more and more people learn about the benefits of year-round protection from UV rays. Preventing inflammation, sensitivity, sunburns, and clogged pores (due to oxidized oils from UV exposure), all start …
One of the things I love most about taking a holistic approach to skincare is that I’m able to infuse seasonality (inspired by nature) into how I support my whole self – mind, body, and soul. A “whole self” (aka holistic) approach to skincare is important because our skin isn’t an organ that does its own …
Is adjusting your skincare routine with each season (in this case, summertime in the northern hemisphere that brings with it hot, humid days, as well as increased sun exposure as we spend more time outside) really necessary? For many of us, especially those with sensitive or acne-prone skin, the answer is a quick “yes”! Adjusting …
Do you find yourself looking to adjust your skincare or makeup routine as the humidity and temperature starts to climb? I definitely do! I’ll talk about lightening up our skincare routines in the near future, but for now, I wanted to talk about light, basic, and practical makeup picks for the summer! Below you’ll find …
It’s actually really important to moisturize in the summer. Read on to find out why… Why moisturize in the summer? You see, summertime isn’t the time to abandon your body butter or facial moisturizer. Skipping out on moisturizing will lead to the break down of a healthy skin barrier over time. This makes your skin …
Hey beautiful! As we enter the time of year when our days are longer, the air becomes warmer, and we find ourselves spending more time outside, we’ll also start to get bombarded with articles, messages, and information about sun protection. I know the flood of sun protection info has started to kick up a little …
School’s out and nothing says summer like a beautiful, sunny day. Another aspect of summer that I (and my skin) love is how it makes my skin glow with radiance. However, you can’t just rely on the weather for radiant skin. Each season requires adjustments to your skin to achieve optimal results. Every season comes …
