Couples Fun Self-Care Activities
Valentines Day is nearly here! Here are some fun couples self-care ideas!
The Squalene Dilemma
highly sought-after ingredient because it is naturally found in our skin. The compound of squalene (and its derivative squalane) emulates the natural oils produced by our bodies. So it’s no secret as to why it is coveted by the cosmetic industry. Understand the dark side of the story.
Green Beauty Revolution
Beauty products have come a long way in the 21st century. With advanced technologies and innovative formulations, the beauty industry is making leaps and bounds with its progress. However, we still have a long way to go when it comes to sustainable beauty. Our planet has so much diversity when it comes to plants, animals, and other natural wonders. The Earth provides us with so much. So it’s up to us to do our part and encourage sustainable practices in all industries, including beauty and skincare.
Supporting Women in Business
Women owned businesses are springing up everywhere these days, and if you ask us, we couldn’t be prouder. It feels invigorating to watch women grow and succeed. This paves the way for our younger generation of women to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and follow their dreams.
Skinimizing - Simplify Your Skincare
Taking care of your skin is an absolute must. No matter the time of the day or how busy you may be, it is crucial to take out time for yourself. However, skincare has become overly complicated these days. With millions of products on the market, one just can’t decide what they should get. Add to that, skin types and social media influence, and you get easily perplexed with zero ideas of how to adopt or adapt a skincare routine. So why don’t we go back to the start? Skincare basics and a simplified skincare routine are all you need for healthy skin.
Fun Self-Care Activities for You!
No matter how hard we try, it’s impossible to stay stress-free all the time. It is crucial now more than ever to give our souls and our bodies the love and peace they deserve. Self-care can mean different things for different people. Here’s our take on some healthy tips to make sure you feel your best after a rough day:
5 Ways to Boost your Beauty from Within
Contrary to popular belief, beauty isn’t limited to what you apply topically on your face only. Sure, makeup and skincare are amazing self-care options, but there’s more to it.
Ten Beauty Swaps for a Sustainable Lifestyle
With consumerism peaking in the world right now, it is more crucial than ever to move towards living a more sustainable lifestyle for the betterment of the planet. That doesn’t mean you can’t take care of your skin or purchase your favorite makeup (amongst other things). It just means that you have to be smart about it. Here are ten beauty swaps that will help you live a minimal and more sustainable lifestyle, and remember you don't have to do everything at once:
How to turn your Evening Skincare Routine into a Self-care Ritual
When we take care of ourselves, we are practicing self-care. With a few tweaks, our skincare routine can become a fabulous self-care session. Isn’t it the best feeling in the world to finally sit down after a long day and do something for yourself?
Preventing and Healing Pimples
Preventing and Healing acne and pimples can sometimes feel like a full time job. Acne is a skin condition characterized by congested pores, closed comedones, and blackheads, amongst other things. And yes, it is as annoying as it sounds. Pimples can pop up for several reasons, which include genetics, hormone imbalances, stress, lack of proper skincare routines, etc. However, with proper care, one can prevent most breakouts.
The Rich Goodness of Cocoa Butter
Cocoa Butter comes from the fat of cocoa beans, mainly found in Western Africa. The use of Cocoa Butter dates back several thousand years because of its diverse nature. Solidified Cocoa Butter has a discreet chocolaty scent and spreads easily over your skin.
Magical Shea Butter
Shea butter is the fat derived from the nuts of African Shea trees. It is great for your skin, but it also is a product almost exclusively produced by women in Africa. It carries benefits both for our skin, but also elevates the women who produce it, when it is purchased with fair trade practices.
A Guide to the Best Hydrating Ingredients
Just like our body needs water, our skin also needs hydration to stay plump and youthful. It is essential to use hydrating ingredients in your skincare routine no matter what skin type you are. There are multitudes of skincare products present in the market. We’ll dive deeper into what beneficial ingredients you should look out for the next time you make a purchase.
The Importance of Clean Beauty
We see ‘Clean Beauty’ and ‘Ethical Beauty’ making its way through the world of skincare these days and for good reason too. People are more aware now of what goes into the ingredients of their skincare and makeup which is why the demand for cleaner and more eco-friendly products on the rise.
Oil Cleansing, why it works for all skin types
It seems incredibly counterintuitive that using oil to clean your skin would actually work.
Let's talk about why soap and warm water doesn't work first...
What is the Green Beauty Revolution?
The Green Beauty Revolution has a few facets to it. Let’s start with transparency of ingredients, then the use of ingredients that are local the where they are made or sourced from environmentally friendly places then zero animal testing, and practices, then we can talk...
Essential Oil Facts Part 2
n this article I’m going to be telling you about 3 more components of essential oils. AlcoholsAldehydesPhenols
Essential Oils Facts - Part 1
The therapeutic benefits of essential oils are incredible, and I’m so happy to share a bit of information about that with you today! I’ll be sharing a bit of info about the chemical make up essential oils in general today. There is so much info, that I won’t bore you with a super long post so we will only cover a few today. Enjoy!!