A simple AM skincare routine for repairing skin.
Sometimes, you just need a little bit of oil to recharge your skin.
Today is one of those days for me. My skin is not particularly dry, but I can tell my barrier is under-nourished. It’s a bit tight everywhere, and it […]
Example of an ENZYME EXFOLIANT. This is a professional one by Dermalogica. It comes in a powder. To activate it, I add water to the powder, which creates a foamy mixture.
An enzyme works by digesting the protein in skin (keratin + the protein linkages holding skin cells […]
It is that dreaded time of year for me. ALLERGY SEASON. My skin becomes hyper-sensitive, my eyes itch, I blow my nose like crazy, and my nose gets red and dry.
This is one of my ALLERGY ROUTINES. I keep it simple and skip potent serums that can be […]
A Zinc Oxide sunscreen comparison. These are some sunscreens that I have shown recently.
ZO = Zinc Oxide, TD = Titanium Dioxide
The percentages are the amount of ZO in the sunscreen.
Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are mineral UV […]
Today’s AM skincare routine. Your routine doesn’t have to be this involved. But this is an example of how you can spot treat your face when your skin has different issues.
1. Circadia Amandola Milk Cleanser – my new favorite milky […]
I was tagged on Instagram to play in the fun #onebyonebeautytag. Here are my answers.
⭐️ One skincare item you can’t be without – Cleansing Oil
My skin doesn’t feel clean without it. My fave: Dermalogica Precleanse. Doubles up […]
travel-size toners that come in a spray
Buy a travel-sized mist or pour your current toner into a plastic spray bottle (you can buy this […]
A cleansing wipe is handy for times during the day when your skin feels very dirty but you can’t wash your face because you’re nowhere near a bathroom. Or you’re not in the mood to cleanse.
I remember […]
I burned my hand while cooking last night. This is how I treated it:
1. Cold water
2. Aloe juice from an aloe plant in my kitchen (very handy – highly recommend having one in your home, low maintenance plant too)
3. […]