🌿 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 …
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 …
Hello 2025 everyone! It’s been a while. As many of you know, Grounded Sage is in new hands! I figured I should introduce myself. Hi, I’m Amilee and I am super excited to be taking over and continuing on in providing all of you with the kind, holistic, effective skincare you’ve grown to love. 🌿 …
Is clear skin from within an approach that works? Or can acne really be solved with the right combination of skincare products? If you’re feeling frustrated enough to land on this post, there are several truths that I need to share with you. But I’ll start with one. Over the years, I’ve seen …
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 …
So what is the root cause of acne? Many think it’s bacteria and focus their acne treatments on controlling “acne-causing bacteria.” While keeping bacteria under control can help, concentrating our efforts here is like trying to stop a rock from rolling down a hill. It’s much easier to move the rock away from the cliff’s …
Let’s talk about what can trigger acne! There are A LOT of acne triggers, but in this blog post, I’ll address 3 of the triggers that have come up repeatedly in my 14 years of helping people with their skin. What Can Trigger Acne: 3 Common Triggers 1) Pollution can trigger acne 🏭🌫️ Why This …
Does exfoliating help dry skin, or does that make dry skin worse? Today we’re looking to bust another dry skin myth, but the truth is that it’s not as straightforward as a simple true or false statement about exfoliating dry skin helping or harming. Let’s get into the details of whether or not exfoliating helps …
