Move over Skin Barrier Cream, Hello Shielding Lotion!

Call them what you will - balms, ointments, protective creams - skin barrier creams are called by many names; but they all have one thing in common - they leave a gritty or very greasy feeling on the surface of the skin, and really do nothing but cause trouble. Although...

Is Vegan Skin Care Up To The Hype?

Being Vegan means you cannot (or choose not to) eat all animal products. Vegans do not eat meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, or bee products.  A Vegan diet includes fruits, vegetables, tofu, soy, nuts, and grains. Nowadays there are so many substitutes for meat and dairy products for vegans to...

Natural Face Oil for Dry Skin

Have you ever seen those videos of influencers dripping oil down their face and it makes it look like they have access to the best beauty secrets? Well, the secret is doing your skincare every morning and night. It can really make you feel like you’re starting your day off...

Face Mask Cream for Acne

Unfortunately, we all suffer from acne. Whether it’s acne throughout puberty, adult acne, back acne or hormonal acne; acne can be caused by excess amount of oil, bacteria, dead skin cells, ingrown hairs, and fluctuating hormones. About 17 million Americans suffer from acne and thus makes it the most common...

Benefits of Switching to a Natural Body Lotion

Moisturizing your skin daily is an essential step you can take to keep your skin healthy, that’s if you’re using the right kind of moisturizer. Every day it seems like more and more people are jumping on the bandwagon and switching up their skin care game with natural body products. ...

SPF Face Cream

Sunscreen is so important to apply on your face every day! The purpose of sunscreen is to give your skin a protective film to protect it from the sun.  Sunscreen does not give your skin the hydration it needs. That is why you have a lot of products that make...

Cruelty Free Eczema Lotion

What does cruelty free mean? Products that make this claim do not harm or kill animals in the process of making or testing products. These tests are so hurtful to many animals and result in millions of animals dying every year. The types of tests performed on animals are done...

Can chamomile reduce inflammation?

Chamomile has been used as a medicinal aid since the time of Hippocrates. For centuries it has been a natural remedy for hay fever, inflammation, spasms, menstrual cycles, insomnia, wounds, ulcers, digestive disorders, rheumatic pain and even in cosmetics and for aromatherapy. It has also helped with fever and headaches...

Best Natural Body Lotion for Dry Skin

Dry skin is most commonly due to the loss of moisture, or dehydration of the skin to environmental factors - Heat, harsh cleaning products, hot showers and over-washing can all be factors causing dry skin. However, there are just as many home remedies to help reduce dryness and even eliminate...

Moisture Barrier Creams work better than traditional lotions

For years women especially have loved having a beautiful, luxurious hand lotion in their handbag, or bedside table. A rich, sophistically scented hand cream that made for a lovely daily ritual and certainly helped as a temporary relief for dry, overworked, over-washed hands. Nowadays there is a big debate in the...

Arnica Lotion

Plant ingredients are becoming increasingly popular for their naturally beneficial properties. Many herbs and flowers have multiple benefits for both internal and topical health issues. The beauty industry has always derived their ingredients from plants, for centuries - however, customers are depending on more plant-based, vegan skincare options now more...

Can You Use Hand Lotion on Your Face

Your face is the first thing we portray to the world - and it should be treated differently to the rest of your body. Our skin (although looks the same on the surface) is actually quite different across the entire body. Our skin has adapted to its environment and its...

Aloe Vera for Face

If you were to go shopping at your local general merchandise store and walk down the lotion isle I’m sure you would notice aloe vera is in many of the products we use every day. It’s understandable to see why it’s so many products. Aloe vera has been proven to...

Diabetic Dry Feet Cream

Your feet. They are the body’s support system. They keep you up and mobile. Allowing you to see, explore and experience different things of this world.  Obviously keeping your feet healthy is important but it is even more important to those who are diabetic. Poor foot health could cause problems...

Dry Skin on Elbows and Hands

Dry skin on elbows and hands can be one of the most irritating places to have dry skin struggles. They are places on the body that are constantly exposed and prone to dry skin issues. Common reasons for dry skin can be weather changes, irritation from products and lack of...

Itchy Skin Relief: The healing power of Aloe Vera

For decades, people have been discussing the healing power of plants – and even so much so that many groups have dedicated themselves to plant-based diets, and lifestyles – relying solely on the power of plants to nourish and heal their bodies. For those of us a little more skeptical...