At this point there's more and more agreement in the scientific community that acne is an inflammatory condition (1, 2, 3, 4). So, you could stop reading this article right now because you already have the answer to the question “does inflammation in the body cause...
There's a whole lot more to sea buckthorn and rosehip oil than their similar colors and the fact that they both come from fruits. So, in this article we're going to compare sea buckthorn oil vs rosehip oil, so that you can see if all the hype is really worth it! By...
If you plan on including rosehip into your skincare routine, then it’s important to know the difference between rosehip oil and rosehip seed oil. The truth is that even though these terms are often used interchangeably, they’re not the same thing. Rosehip oil and...
As a fan of natural/non-toxic skin care, I had been eyeing the 100% Pure brand for a while. Then about 9 months ago I finally decided to give their products a try. Some of them were great and others, not so much. In this review, I'm giving my honest opinion of the...
As someone who adores face oils - and particularly, rosehip oil - I'm excited to share this Pai rosehip oil review with you! In the past I had tried a couple of other rosehip oils and had eventually found one that I was really happy with. I didn't feel the need to...
Spearmint tea and green tea are two drinks that often come up in discussions about natural remedies for acne. But when it really comes down to it, is spearmint or green tea better for acne? While both spearmint and green tea have anti-inflammatory properties - which...
Are you brand new to bentonite clay and wondering how to use it? Or have you been using it for a while and want to know about other ingredients to up-level your face mask? Whatever the case may be, this guide on what to mix with bentonite clay for a face mask has got...
If you have dry, dull and lackluster skin, a vitamin C serum could be just what you need. Not only does vitamin C itself provide some important benefits for dry skin, but when used in a serum formula you can enjoy additional hydration (thanks to the complementary...
When treating acne, it's tempting to only focus on your skincare routine. But the reality is that for many people, there are internal imbalances in the body that are causing flareups. And that is where tea comes in. Drinking tea can help address a good number of the...
For many of us, the scent of a product is an integral part of how much we enjoy the product. And if you make your own beauty products, then using an odorless carrier oil will definitely simplify the process (you won't have to dump in excess fragrance to mask an...
