I am not a cosmetic chemist but I do formulate products. I don’t have a degree in microbiology but I have deep respect for microbes and what they can do to enhance or destroy my formulas. I am an artist, a crafter and an alchemist. I procure botanicals then I melt them, mix them, and [...]
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The Skin Care Industry – Science vs. Craft
Posted in Beauty, Greening Your Bathroom, Ingredients, Read Your Labels on January 17, 2012 | 2 Comments »
How to deal with hyperpigmentation
Posted in Beauty on October 9, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Q. what do you recommend for age spots? i never intentionally tan but i notice im getting spots on my face i never had before! A. Yes, very common. It’s called hyperpigmentation or melasma and affects a lot of women because it is mostly a combination of hormones and sun exposure – I got it when I [...]
The ultimate wrinkle cure: chill out
Posted in Beauty on June 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Most of us know the drill when it comes to anti-aging – stay out of the sun, load up on antioxidants, use great skin care, drink lots ‘o’ water, exercise and don’t smoke. One of the biggest factors that seems to get overlooked all too often is STRESS. We all know people that look haggard from having a tough life and/or negative thinking patterns but [...]
Touchy Feely – ultimate after-sun skin care – on sale for $16
Posted in Beauty, skin care on May 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Stock up on this cooling, soothing, healing lotion made with certified organic olive oil, rosemary and lavender. Has a fresh herbal scent that is absolutely heavenly.
How Healthy is Your Skin?
Posted in Beauty, lifestyle, skin care on April 25, 2011 | 2 Comments »
When I’m out, I study people’s skin – not in a judgmental manner but in more of a “what can I do to help?” kinda way. I have to admit that I see a lot of bad skin out there – acne and premature aging everywhere. This really isn’t necessary because we have the knowledge, [...]
The Virtues of Exfoliating
Posted in Beauty on April 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As you age, your skin can begin to look dull and lackluster. This is especially visible in the morning before you’ve washed your face. Dead skin cells can build up on your skin and create an extra layer that literally masks the more vital skin underneath. Regular exfoliation removes these cells to reveal a natural glow and increases the rate that [...]
the beauty industry? meh.
Posted in Beauty on May 30, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Out of all the careers I’ve been interested over the years, I didn’t expect to land in the beauty industry. I mean, I’ve always been really into my skin and skin products but I would not call myself a cosmetic junkie. I usually have one small make up bag with a few items and that’s [...]
The Virtues of Exfoliating
Posted in Beauty, tagged acne, anti-aging, beauty, exfoliating, facial, scrub, skin care on May 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
A good anti-aging or pimple-fighting skin care routine is not complete without exfoliating - a term that refers to the removal of the dead skin cells that accumulate in the outer layer of the skin. There are different methods of exfoliating - mechanical scrubbing with a textured ingredient such as jojoba beads or by using a skin brush; chemical removal with alpha-hydroxy [...]
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