Skincare Blog

It's almost mosquito season – which means if you are anything like me you will be reaching for the bug repellent soon. The problem is that store bought bug repellents are loaded with questionable ingredients so I did some research. I was determined to find a natural alternative and voila...here is an all natural remedy to keep you safe from the little blood suckers!  Bug spray   Ingredients: 4 ounces distilled water 1 ounce witch hazel 6 drops Lemon Grass essential oil 3 drops tea tree essential oil 4 drops citronella essential   Directions: Mix essential oils in a plastic...

There are five basic skin types but your skin type can change when you enter different life stages. Your skin type can also change because of illness or many other reasons. Here is an easy guide to determine your skin type: Dry Skin Dry skin is the result of having inactive oil glands which don’t produce sebum to keep the skin lubricated. Dry skin has a dull appearance and is itchy, flaky and sensitive at times. Dry skin is also prone to premature aging. One of the tell-tell signs of dry skin is "poreless" skin. Because the skin does not produce the necessary amount of sebum...

It is important for you to eat good foods if you want to have glowing, fabulous and vibrant skin. Whatever you eat it becomes part of your body including outer skin layer. There will be better skin with healthier foods and there can be more problems with unhealthy foods. Many skin problems like acne and chronic skin conditions can be due to your diet. You can have healthy skin by eating balanced diet which can give good health to your complexion. You should focus on following foods for good skin. Low fat dietary products Vitamin A is the most important...

Eighty years ago, when sun exposure was first associated with skin cancer, popular culture was exalting tanning by emphasizing that a “fine brown color suggests health and good times, and is a pleasant thing to see.” We know that sun exposure can be deadly, and today’s public awareness campaigns strongly focus on sun avoidance to prevent skin cancer. But we also know that sunlight is important to our health and plays a role in many biological processes in our bodies. In fact, some physicians and scientists are taking a closer look at sunlight to expose the lesser known benefits of...

A soft dewy face says, “I’m youthful, I’m healthy, and Yes- I look good.” If you’re like me you’ve spent hours researching how to get that “just kissed by a beauty-mist” look. The problem with most diy recipes for dewy skin ends up leaving your face looking greasy, but don’t fret...in a matter of minutes your skin, and your inner Vanity Queen (or King) will thank you. Step 1: Prepare your canvas The first step is to exfoliate to remove dead skin. You can do a chemical peel, a facial scrub or use a manual exfoliating tool like a facial...