Skincare for the Trail 🥾 When you’re headed into the wild, skincare probably isn’t the first thing you pack—but it shouldn’t be the last. Whether you’re backpacking deep into the backcountry or setting up camp for a weekend escape, your skin still needs care to keep it clean, protected, and break-out free. Here’s what to …
At Grounded Sage, we love aloe. Like, really love it. It’s soothing, cooling, hydrating, and basically the green juice of skincare. But not all aloe gels are created equal. A lot of what’s on store shelves? They’re less about healing and more about hiding behind a green label. For a long-time natural healer, aloe sure …
🌿 Gut, Skin, and the Aftermath of Antibiotics: What I’m Learning Through Folliculitis Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in skincare: the gut-skin connection — especially what happens to your skin after a round of antibiotics. Can antibiotics cause breakouts? Let’s find out! As someone who formulates skincare rooted in balance …
Today we are highlighting one of our favorite ingredients from mother nature that helps to Balance Oily Skin Naturally… AND it’s even in our name!.. Any guesses? Ingredient Spotlight: Sage Sage isn’t just for smudging or seasoning — this powerful herb has been quietly helping balance oil skin for centuries. And we think it’s about …
You Don’t Need 10 Products to Have Healthy Skin. Less is More with a Simple Skincare Routine. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by today’s skincare world — 12-step routines, endless product layering, and a new “must-have” trend every week. But here’s the truth: Healthy skin doesn’t need 10 products. It needs balance. And balance …
How Often Should I Exfoliate If I Have Sensitive Skin? Exfoliation is one of those skincare steps that seems simple—until your skin flares up, gets flaky, or feels raw. If you have sensitive skin, you’ve probably asked yourself: “How often should I exfoliate?” Or even: “Should I exfoliate at all?” The truth is, exfoliation can …
Patchouli and Cucumber Refresh Facial Moisturizers are a favorite for a reason- But how do I know which one is best for me? Let’s break down these fan favorite facial moisturizers to make the decision a bit more straight forward and help you decide what’s best for your natural skincare routine! The Cucumber Refresh Facial …
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 …
Willow bark extract can be found in natural skincare formulas as an alternative to salicylic acid. Most people who find their way to Grounded Sage are here because, like me, their skin is easily irritated, inflamed, or prone to breakouts when attempting to use common (and often popular and easily accessible) skincare options. But …
It’s time to bust another dry skin myth! If you subscribe to my emails, you likely saw my email from 2 weeks ago, which means you know that not washing your face to keep it from drying out is a myth that does more harm than good! If you saw my email from 3 weeks ago, …
When your skin hasn’t felt comfortable for a long time, you might start to wonder why does my skin feel tight and itchy. The most common reason isn’t complicated and is pretty straightforward to fix. So, let’s discuss why your skin might feel tight, itchy, or a combination of both. The Most Common Answer to …
Gather ’round my dry skin radiant rebels! Today’s blog post is quick but important, so let’s get right into it. Common Dry Skin MYTH: Not washing your face keeps your skin from drying out Wouldn’t it be awesome if we didn’t have to do anything to keep our skin glowing? Sadly, that’s not the case …
