Category Archives: Skin Care
Spring Moisturizers for Morning and Night
It’s spring! Officially! And if you’re like me, you’re beginning to think of applying sunscreen all over, and not just on your face. So I’ve decided to keep a sunscreen for all purposes in my purse so that I … Continue reading
Light Hydration for the Spring and Summer
Come spring and summer, I find that my makeup starts sliding off my skin, and so all I’m wearing is a good moisturizer and sunscreen. If I’m lucky, my sunscreen will have a little bit of coverage in it, but … Continue reading
The Gentle Skincare Company You Need to Know
Skincare seems to be a hot topic for so many people. If you have kids, you’ll be aware about the rise in nut allergies, but if you’re in the beauty industry, you’ll realize that more and more people have sensitive … Continue reading
L’Occitane Launches Solidarity Balm for International Women’s Day
Every year, L’Occitane launches a limited edition product in support of International Women’s Day. This year, this product is a Shea Butter Balm scented with rose and decorated in a design reminiscent of fabrics worn by the Burkinabe women in … Continue reading
New eos Flavour – Summer Fruit
Our favourite organic lip balm is now available in a Summer Fruit flavour. 95% organic and 100% natural – no that doesn’t mean that it’ll work better than plain old petroleum jelly, but at least you won’t feel bad if … Continue reading
Winter Hydration Solved: Neutrogena Deep Moisture Day Cream
If you’ve read about my experience with using Retinol, then you know that I suffered from intensely dry skin for a couple of weeks after I started using it. My saviour was Neutrogena’s Deep Moisture Day Cream which is perfect … Continue reading
Renewing Skin with Dr. Renaud
Exfoliating your skin gently on a regular basis is a skincare habit you should definitely start if you don’t already – especially if you’re noticing signs of aging skin such as small surface wrinkles or age spots or freckles. Starting … Continue reading
Currently Using: eos Lipbalm in Honeysuckle Honeydew
…possibly my favorite flavour of eos lipbalm yet, mainly because it reminds me of that tasty watermelon flavoured lip balm I used in junior high and this is the closest I’ve ever come to it. And Happy New Year to … Continue reading
Current Winter Hand Care from Farmhouse Fresh
Farmhouse Fresh is a line of naturally-based products that are most often found at spas or speciality skincare stores. They smell scrumptious and have lovely old-school packaging. This winter, I’ve been turning to their All-Purpose Shea Butter Balm in the … Continue reading
Gift the Gift of Gentle Skincare from Burt’s Bees
Today’s gift idea is for those who need gentle skincare – they find soaps and traditional cleansers too irritating or have skin that really feels the burn of the cold winter wind. Burt’s Bees is a great brand to check out … Continue reading