Scared To Try Something New? Start With…Lipstick!
I’ve been wanting to be better at trying new things. But being “better” is a really vague statement so I thought I needed something specific that I could do regularly, that pushed me a little each day. I wanted to start with something small and simple…but not too small. If I wanted to be pushed, I […]
You Might Seriously Be Misunderstanding Cosmetics Ingredients — and Allergens!
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 has eczema. Q: Many ingredients in cosmetics look similar. Is there a way to identify what type of ingredient a certain name suggests? For instance, are ‘glycerin’, ‘capric triglyceride’, ‘palm glycerides’, ‘caprylyl glycol’, ‘glycerylstearate SE’, ‘glyceryl laurate’, ‘glycol distearate’, ‘butylene glycol’, ‘glycerylcocoate’ related? A: Unfortunately, unless […]
What Does “Suitable For Children” or “For Eczema” Mean In Skincare?
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 has eczema. Understanding Baby Skin and Eczema Q: “Suitable for Children with Eczema.” These are the most important words for a parent looking for products for their child with eczema. When a product […]
Bold, Matte Lips: Instant Energy
Bold matte lips in everything from juicy oranges to deep berries light up outfits…and your mood! Watch how Velvet Matte Lipstick in punchy hues like Copa, Flamingo and (shown on Marie, above) Babe lift your energy faster than a double espresso. Your lips get a health boost, too with ingredients like green tea and virgin coconut oil!
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 […]
The Best Gifts To Give Someone With Sensitive Skin
Your Hypoallergenic Gift Guide For The Most “Sensitive” On Your List When choosing a gift for someone with very sensitive or allergic skin, it’s mostly a matter of what not to give. But as “Top 10 Gifts NOT To Give Someone With Sensitive Skin” shows…that’s a lot of no-go gifts. What are you left with? More than […]
Garden-To-Table: Sweet Potatoes & Herbs
Sweet Potatoes & Herbs I’m no gardener and we don’t have a pretty garden. We’ve always liked the idea of growing our own food (and in the case of our organic virgin coconut oil, food and skincare 🙂 ) and have taken the same approach to it as we have our work — gleeful experimentation! Mango […]
Infused Water Recipes
By Holly Byerly Gearing up for an active and eventful season — working out more or traveling the globe —it is vital that we keep hydrated with water. The recommended eight glasses a day (closer to nine 8 oz. glasses for women, thirteen glasses for men and even more for children) can sometimes leave us wanting something […]
World Traveler Skincare: Top 9 Travel Skincare Tips
Ever gotten off a plane thinking, I wonder if my epidermis is in baggage claim? Or put mentholated vaginal wash on a rash after desperately trying (and failing) to navigate a pharmacy in a foreign country? What about an epic breakout the night before a big meeting or your best friend’s beach wedding? Skincare can’t be suspended just because you’re not at home. […]