So everyone says that your skin and hair look their best ever in pregnancy. Well, maybe for some. In both my pregnancies (I'm nearly 7 months into my second) I have struggled with keeping the skin around my chin clear of blemishes. I definitely find solace in the fact that these spots are due to...
I first encountered macerated oil (oils that have been steeped with herbs so you get the benefit of the oil plus the herb) when working for Neal's Yard Remedies in the UK. We sold comfrey, calendula and St.John's wort in sunflower oil. I just loved the simplicity and effectiveness of them. It was the bright...
When I was a teenager I carried at least 2 or 3 lip balms with me everywhere. It allowed me to lose one (or two) and still be OK. Sounds dramatic but I'm not kidding. If I didn't apply lip balm every 20 minutes or so, after an hour my lips would be cracking and...
I tried to buy some sunscreen from my local drugstore yesterday, assuming that there would be at least one or two that I consider safe for me and my family, however there was not one that I would put on my skin, let alone my son's! I want to share my quick checklist when reading...
Everyday I find myself talking to people about oil cleansing, I really do believe it's the key to healthy skin. Unfortunately oil has got a really bad reputation due to the mass usage of petroleum oil (mineral oil aka Vaseline) in the skin care industry. I'll blog about mineral oil later but basically it sits...
