I don’t know about you, but when the weather changes, my skin starts to misbehave. I get more breakouts as well as lovely flaky patches. With fall in full swing (in parts of the country, not necessarily here in Texas yet), there are a few changes to your skincare routine that will help ease your […]
Category Archives: Skin Care
Yes, we have certainly discussed the importance of exfoliating your skin so that your serums and moisturizers can really get to work. But just for a moment, let’s talk about the signs and risks of over-exfoliation. This can include any type of exfoliation from the manual type with a washcloth, to a physical scrub, to […]
Remember that flakiness we just talked about? That is usually a sign of irritated skin. If you suspect that your flakes could be more than simple irritation, please do consult your dermatologist. However, if it is just reacting to the change of the seasons, perhaps we can help! Years ago, when I started getting those […]
Most of us love to treat ourselves and our skin to a nice relaxing mask. Not only can it calm the frazzled mind, it does wonders for the complexion! But since there are thousands upon thousands of available products, it is hard to pick one. In fact, it can lead to a case of those […]
As I have mentioned before, I am constantly looking for ways to downsize my toiletries especially when traveling. I have stumbled across three fantastic-looking items that could go a long way to helping with that endeavor! And they do not have to go in the dreaded 3-1-1 bag! Julep Love Your Bare Face Cleansing Balm […]
It does sound crazy, but two of the latest hair care trends are “no-poo” and “co-wash”. These trends translate into “no shampoo” and “conditioner wash” basically. No-poo – It isn’t as daunting as it sounds. Many are choosing this method because (a) it can save a significant amount of money, depending on what brands you […]
No matter how long or short your flight is, your skin will no doubt suffer the effects of the airplane environment. For a lot of us, our skin will end up a strange combination of flaky and greasy. It is not a pleasant effect! There are a few things you can do to help your […]
Choosing good quality skincare can be an expensive proposition, but it doesn’t have to be. You can economize on certain parts of your regimen and splurge on others. Spend – Yes, there are certainly expensive options for anything. But here are a few of the highlights where it usually pays to spend. Especially if I […]
Being a beauty enthusiast and all, I have no bigger goals in life than to have a flawless face. With all the beauty products around, it is not impossible at all to achieve a perfect, or at least perfect-looking, skin. I know that by investing in the right skin care and beauty products, I would […]
There are literally thousands of facial exfoliators available, from glycolic peels to apricot shell scrubs. It can be overwhelming to pick one. There are several criteria including cost, personal preference, scent, texture, active ingredients, and the degree of user-friendliness. If something requires nine steps just to exfoliate, I will be honest and say that I […]