by Cailey George

Acne is an ailment that affects many people worldwide. It occurs commonly in skin, especially when pores become clogged. Clogging is the result of oil and dead skin cells building up in the pores until bacteria is able to grow. Once the bacteria makes its entrance, varying degrees of zits or pimples can appear on your skin.

There are natural acne treatment resources available

Acne is not pleasant, and many can attest to its discomfort as well as the unwanted redness ...
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by Cailey George

We all want to achieve healthy, glowing skin, but we often forget to implement the little habits that seem to make no difference yet have incredible results if they are applied consistently. Here are 6 habits of people with healthy skin that, when implemented daily, both brighten skin and strengthen it against many harmful conditions.

Wash your face before bed

Be sure to remove all makeup before going to bed. It can be tempting to crash in bed without cleansing after...
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by Karen Ladd

Long day at the office? Dinner and drinks with friends after work? Carting the kids around to their activities all evening? We put our makeup on in the morning and expect it to last all day…and all evening. It usually doesn’t. Foundation disappears, blush fades, eye shadow gets tucked in the creases and the eyeliner smears. You may not look a fright by 7pm, but you definitely don’t look as fresh-faced as you did in the morning. Even using primer hasn’t made your ma...
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by Cailey George

This is updated from a previous post

An essential part of skincare that is easy to forget is the care of our hands. We are often reminded to implement a skincare routine for our faces and yet we tend to overlook our hands as we set out to effectively care for our faces.

Why "hand skincare" is important

Hand skincare is important because the skin on your hands is thinner than the skin on other parts of your body, including your face. This quality makes your hands su...
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by Mary Kate Shaver

If you are a skincare or beauty product lover, you are most likely familiar with skincare ingredients such as coconut butter, shea butter, or mango butter. These kinds of butter are often added to skincare products such as lotions, creams, or cleansers to clean the skin and help protect the moisture of the skin barrier. Coconut butter and shea butter are the most common moisturizing butter agents on the market; however, there are certain drawbacks to these plant-base...
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by John Nettleton

Weddings are big events and are an important moment in many people’s lives, especially for the bride. It has been estimated there were 2.5 million weddings in 2022. With an average cost of $15,328, it’s no wonder brides to make it a top priority to look exceptionally good on their special day.

There are different looks that can be achieved, but if you want to look glowy and radiant during your ceremony, here are some of the things you can do:

Prepare your skin...

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by Angela Propes

Depending on where you live, the summer months are just around the corner. And whether you spend your days at the beach, in the garden, or working in your yard, summertime brings with it the opportunity to spend long periods in the sun. For many people, this means being outside for large portions of the day, which means that their skin is subject to the elements for a large portion of the day as well.

The sun, sweat, heat and humidity put a lot of stress on your skin....
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by Mary Kate Shaver

As consumers become more conscious of the ingredients that are used in their skincare, many beauty aficionados have stumbled across the various benefits of incorporating essential oils into their daily skincare routine. Essential oils are naturally occurring oils that are harvested from a variety of plants through a distillation process and tout a multitude of health and skincare benefits. However, it is important to pay attention to what essential oils are safe and ...
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by Mary Kate Shaver

Various naturally occurring waxes are often used as an emollient agent in a variety of skin care products such as moisturizing lotion bars and lip balms. With ingredient lists that can sometimes be overwhelming, finding products that source ingredients naturally can be challenging. If you are looking for a nourishing ingredient that is safe for the skin and naturally occurring, Candelilla wax, whose name means ‘little candle’, may be the perfect addition to your ...
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by Mary Kate Shaver

Taking the proper steps to promote overall skin health can seem like an overwhelming or daunting task to many. There are countless products and procedures that are said to solve a variety of skin issues. Treatment and product recommendations will differ for each individual as skincare concerns are unique and variable. The facial treatments that are advised for people struggling with severe acne might be different from the treatments utilized by a person looking to im...
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by Mary Kate Shaver

Chemical peels are a skin treatment that is most often utilized to improve skin condition by improving the clarity and texture of the skin. These treatments can seem intense after looking at images online; however, they are wonderfully effective at treating skin conditions as they minimize the appearance of acne scars and sun damage while rejuvenating the skin.

The chemical peel process involves applying a specific chemical solution to the face in order to safely r...
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by Cailey George

Many of us enjoy the way makeup enhances our natural beauty. Whether it be through a brush of mascara, a hint of foundation or a lovely lip color, we can easily brighten our appearance through makeup application. However, wearing makeup daily without taking steps to protect your skin can lead to many issues. Makeup causes breakouts, dry or oily skin and clogged pores. Certain products may irritate skin, resulting in itchiness and redness. So how can you continue to wear...
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by Mary Kate Shaver

Attaining the perfect faux glow and tan color can be extremely important to some people within the beauty and makeup industry. Striving for a dark tan is quite popular within the beauty and makeup world, and there are a variety of ways to achieve that entire body golden glow. Many people look for quick and easy options to add color to their fair skin, and options such as self-tanning lotions, tanning beds, or spray tans are utilized to enhance their glow. However, re...
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by Mary Kate Shaver

Introduction to Facial Washes and Facial Cleansers

Washing or cleansing your face is an essential step in any face care routine. With a plethora of facial washes and face cleansers advertised in the beauty and skincare industry, it is easy to confuse the two different skincare products. In order to determine which products are best suited to your own personal routine and needs, make sure to familiarize yourself with the differences between facial washes and cleansers...
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by Angela Propes

Upon hearing about CBD products or the word hemp or hemp seeds, you may feel a bit cautious, or maybe even confused. This is often due to the fact that hemp is associated with the plant it comes from, the cannabis plant, which obviously can be used to make cannabis, the substance found in marijuana. This may cause you to only think of the plant’s psychological effects, as well as its ability to create a “high” in users.

However, because of hemp's healing benefit...
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by Angela Propes

Caring for your skin is one of the best and easiest ways to age gracefully and maintain your appearance more than you might think.

It has been found in varying studies that professional regular facials on a monthly basis can significantly decrease sun damage, wrinkles, age spots, etc.

Every individual's skin is different and sometimes requires a unique facial treatment, so your face might need customized care that a professional will be able to administer. Whether y...
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