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 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 …
“Why am I breaking out now? I’m not a teenager anymore!” and “Why do I have more acne in my 30s and 40s than I did as a teen?” Above are the two most common questions I get followed by: “How do I stop my face from breakout out?” Keep reading for the answers! Ready …
Time Inside + Acne Breakouts plus the best herbal teas for acne! Given that many of us are spending more time at home or indoors at the moment, a question that came into my inbox recently might be something you might also be contemplating. The question was: “Would being inside more cause …
Seeing red? We can help with that. Whether it’s rosacea, ultra-sensitive skin or inflammation from acne breakouts, our handcrafted Calendula & Oat hydrating moisturizer is enriched with soothing ingredients that calm redness by drawing on the anti-inflammatory properties of pure plant extracts. Quick facts about Calendula & Oat Facial Moisturizer Made for those with extra …
Regaining a positive sense of control When I asked our community (via our private facebook group) if putting together a short e-book/PDF/workbook version of our roadmap to radiant skin course (a course we previously ran for those trying to figure out and navigate acne triggers and root causes) would be helpful right now, everyone voted …
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 …
Have you heard all the buzz going around about using niacinamide in skincare routines for acne-prone skin? Niacinamide is an ingredient that is worth the hype. The benefits of niacinamide in skincare Skin Supporting Niacinamide … is an active form of vitamin B3 is pH balanced and non-irritating is antimicrobial so it balances acne-causing bacteria is anti-inflammatory so calms active acne breakouts has proven to be as effective …
Topical Probiotics in Skincare Products I was recently asked the question: “I’m curious to know more about the benefits of things like CBD and probiotics in skincare. They seem hyped right now, but I’d like to know more of the research and findings behind the benefits.” I’ll touch on CBD in skincare in the future, …
Question: “Each time I have an acne breakout, I’m left with red hyperpigmentation that takes forever to fade and go away. I hate it because even when my skin doesn’t have any active breakouts, those red post-acne spots and scars make it look like my skin isn’t clear. What product would you suggest I add …
In this post, I’m answering the question: “How do I get rid of chin acne breakouts that keep coming back each month?” Cyclical breakouts, especially those in the chin and jawline area point directly to our hormonal cycle – which includes the increase in inflammation in our body that happens at this time as well …
Question: My skin is dry and flaky no matter what I do! What should I do? Answer: First, consider whether you’re inadvertently (and unknowingly) weakening your skin’s ability to stay hydrated by poking holes in its moisture barrier. Facial Cleansers Any and all cleansers can affect our skin’s natural moisture barrier. The difference between one …
