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 …
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 …
Along with questions about acne and sensitive skin, I also get a lot of questions about dry skin. It’s not a surprise, really. Besides genetics and environmental factors, there are many reasons for dry skin. So, today, I’m answering the question: Why is my skin so dry even when I moisturize? Or, at least, …
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 …
One of the challenges to managing skin that’s prone to dehydration, irritation, inflammation, and sensitivity is washing it without making things worse. It can be even harder to figure out how to wash your face when we need to repair and restore our skin’s natural barrier. Skin that has a hard time keeping moisture in …
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 …
For those of us who live in a cold and dry climate, we know how tricky it can be to keep our skin in balance throughout the winter months. One of the easiest ways to dry out your skin is by using the wrong cleanser. You may even find that the cleanser that …
Not all body parts are created equal and different areas require different types of TLC when it comes to skincare. To help navigate the cleansing aspect of your routine, we’ve put together a handy little guide to make the process quick and easy 🙂 NOTE: This guide features the “go-to’s” facial cleanser for those with …
We love trying to find new ways we can help make life easier. One of the most complicated (and sometimes frustrating) parts of life is holiday shopping. The long lines, nosy crowds, tricky-to-buy-for folks- there’s already enough challenges to overcome. If doing a little Grounded Sage shopping is on your list, then we’ve put together …
After years of being told that using oils on our skin will lead to blackheads, breakouts, and more oil, it’s no surprise that there are a lot of myths around using oils in skincare. More on where the fear of using oils came from in this post. Sadly, the idea that avoiding oil was the …
When it comes to cleansing our skin, we’ve all heard that’s super important to wash our face before bed. But why? Truth be told, there isn’t just one reason. And while I could probably write a novel (ok, maybe a short story lol) about all those reasons, today I want to focus on one that you …
