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Natural Flower Extracts Can Be Allergenic?
Gorgeous as these flowers are, it’s important to remember that if you have very sensitive skin, even the most natural extracts and oils of flowers, fruits, and various plants can be allergenic. Many flowers are on published allergen lists — individually, or as part of Fragrance Mixes. Other flower or plant oils are comedogenic, too (to […]
6 Steps To Turn WOE Into GLOW: There Is Hope For Desperate Skin!
Don’t give up: even the “worst” skin has hope! We can’t tell you how many times we hear: “my skin is the worst,” or “I have the longest patch test list and can’t use anything!” You might feel like you have more allergens than any other person on the planet, or the most impossible skin problems, but it […]
The Sweet Life Done Right
I love this photo of @JessArnaudin‘s friend’s homemade jam and fig bars! One shouldn’t overdo the sweets, but what’s life without an occasional treat? As I repeat to my children so often they robotically complete the sentence: Me: Life is what? Offspring: Balance, mama, balance. I’m of the school of thought that complete deprivation promotes obsession, so sweets in […]
How Is “pH” A “Thing” In Skincare, And Can It Help Eczema?
Marcie Mom from EczemaBlues.com interviews Laura, CEO of VMV Hypoallergenics, to find out more about product claims and why they’re important when choosing your skin care…particularly if you or your child have eczema. pH Q: Is pH important in skincare for eczema? What does it mean if something says that it is “pH-balanced?” A: pH-balanced is an interesting […]
Allergic Family Bathes Pets in Hypoallergenic Washes!
Anna is highly allergic (she’s one of the last-stop testers for our products before we launch anything), and so are her kids. To reduce the risk of flare-ups, she makes sure that their home is as hypoallergenic as can be. This means allergy-prevention is a top priority in everything from personal care products to laundry soap, bedsheets […]
The Cat Eye: With This Hypoallergenic How-To, You Can WING IT Safely!
By Jessica Arnaudin An understated, wispy cat eye is universally flattering and goes a long way towards brightening tired eyes. Worn with no bottom liner, the top lid takes center stage giving the face a fresh, well-slept appearance. 8AM meeting? Bring it on! How To “Dew” It: You’ll Need: Skin-The-Bluff Concealer for your skin tone (H)eyebrow Brow […]
Skincare To Swipe Right On
You’re so good about eating well (your friends say you should start charging for tips), exercising daily (people call out your name when you walk into the gym), sleeping more, controlling stress, and being happier (your new nickname is sensei). For your skin, you’ve done your research (you’re on a first-name basis with beauty bloggers), you’ve become a formidable […]
Turn Any Lipstick Into A High-Shine, Moisturizing Lip Treatment!
By Jess Arnaudin From orange to red, pink and brown, bold lips make an indelible mark. Matte always has a strong showing, but it’s the gleaming glosses that get us melting, particularly when topping sublimely soft, healthy lips! 3 Ways To “Dew” It: Instant Gratification: Common culprits of lip dryness are fragrance, parabens, preservatives, and other allergens. A Lip Gloss that’s hypoallergenic (free of allergens) […]
Hypoallergenic or Natural?
Marcie Mom from EczemaBlues.com interviews Laura, CEO of VMV Hypoallergenics, to find out more about product claims and why they’re important when choosing your skin care…particularly if you or your child have eczema. NATURAL = HYPOALLERGENIC? Q: I don’t use products labelled ‘natural’ for my baby because my husband who has eczema finds that natural products sting his skin. I understand that natural ingredients […]
