I'm so not down with paying gobs of money for a shiny bottle of hopes and dreams in order to moisturize my face, and I bet you aren't either. The store shelves are a shiny orbit of products that are nothing more than cheaply-made filler goop with slick marketing to manipulate your … [Read more...] about What Exactly Are “Natural” Skincare Products (And How Do You Spot the Imposters?)
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DIY Scrub and Lotion for Keratosis Pilaris (“Chicken Skin”)
Guest post by Cheyenne Bell of Girl v. The World As a girl, I remember being dismayed by the appearance of small white bumps that appeared on the back of my arms and wouldn't go away for anything. At the time, I didn't know what it was, but now I know I was battling keratosis … [Read more...] about DIY Scrub and Lotion for Keratosis Pilaris (“Chicken Skin”)
DIY Calendula-Infused Shea Butter Salve
Guest post by Virginia Miner Long ago I parted ways with most store-bought lotion and baby products, and this salve does the job of many products quite nicely. This shea butter-based lotion is infused with the incredible properties of the plantain and calendula plants, and is … [Read more...] about DIY Calendula-Infused Shea Butter Salve
The Art of Graceful Aging: The Big Skincare Lesson I Learned in My Thirties
"Oh, honey, are you feeling okay?!" she asked, with a touch of panic in her eyes. She seemed certain that there was something gravely wrong. Perhaps I was on the edge of a nervous breakdown. Maybe I was dying? I was unsure. I was a little tired, yes. We were moving that week, and … [Read more...] about The Art of Graceful Aging: The Big Skincare Lesson I Learned in My Thirties