Clear Your Acne, Rashes, Darkening & Dryness With…Toothpaste?
The strangest things could be causing your skin problems… Like a deeper dental cleaning…but far, far more pleasant. …like toothpaste! If you have chronically chapped, flaking, or darkened lips; or acne, rashes, or hyperpigmentations on the jawline, or around the mouth and chin, you may have peri-oral dermatitis. Common culprits include fluorides, flavors, dyes, preservatives […]
Wedding-Perfect Skin: 10 BRIDE Ideas To Prep Your Skin For The Big Day!
Planning your skin as well as your wedding? My, what a BRIDE idea! Fact: Many brides give themselves about a year to book venues, find the perfect dress and plan the reception. Fact: This year of planning will have its (warning: understatement alert) moments of stress. Fact: Stress is a reliable trigger of myriad skin problems, from rosacea and eczema flare-ups, to […]
Your Sweat Acne Could Be A Fungal Condition
“My work-out buddy! Great way to fight against post work-out #sweat #acne @vmvhypoallergenics id #monolaurin gel #vmv #vmvhypoallergenics #sweatacne #antibacterial #antifungal #antiacne #hypoallergenic #pimples #health #wellness #skin #skincare #pilates #absworkout” via @annaanastacio You want to work out, not break out. There are many types of acne… …and knowing which acne you have can make a […]
Wedding Belles — Say I “DEW”: Bridal Skin + Beauty
Lorinda, a good friend of the VMV family, has a contagious love of life and the world. She’s lived in Ghana, Spain, the Netherlands, New York, Brazil and D.C., where she met now-husband Ben, in their last semester at law school. Ben loved Lorinda’s cooking (they later went on a journey to eat their way across […]
How To Choose The Right Toner
a) What are your skin concerns? b) Choose your toner. It’s that simple. What tends to be more complicated: figuring out if you need a toner at all, and choosing a toner if you’re pregnant. Do I need a toner? Toning removes deeper-seated grime (why you still see some gunk on your cotton ball after […]
I “DEW”: Natural Bridal Makeup
Wow When You Vow! Makeup artist and organic beauty coach Jess Arnaudin used earth tones strategically blended with peaches and pinks to create a honeyed, natural radiance. Jess applying Kathleen’s makeup. Get Kathleen’s Look! EYES: Two True Hues Eyeshadow Duo in Life’s A Beach (sunshine and blue skies) and Bleecker (a sophisticated bordeaux-copper palette). (H)Eyebrow in Brown for […]
Your Skin Wants You To Exercise Daily: 30-Day Healthy Skin Challenge
“Post #bootcamp…I swear my #espresso’s smiling at me 🙂 #workout 145, day 144, 2016. #dailyexercise #dailyworkouts #hiit #fitness #health #happiness #pourmeasmile” via @LauraAtVMV Work out daily. Not 3x-a-week, not 4x…but every day. Why? Most of us lead sedentary lives, with hours and hours of inactivity in front of a computer or binge watching a current TV […]
Bridal Beauty: 1920s Nostalgic Nuptials
By Jess Arnaudin With the popularity of Downtown Abbey and the cinematic adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel “The Great Gatsby”, 1920’s fashion came roaring back into popular culture. Many modern brides are embracing the glamour and decadence of this bygone era. With these tips for incorporating vintage elegance into your big day, you’ll be the “Cat’s Meow”! THE DRESS. […]
Your Skin Wants You To EAT Your Antioxidants
“Dinner in the sunshine. Natural fiber place mats, retro tin camping plates, spinach soup, lotsa veggies, grilled fish. #healthyeats #eatarainbow” via @LauraAtVMV It’s not just what you stop eating — great skin comes from what you DO eat. The junk is gone, yay for you! Now what? First, let’s over-emphasize how thankful your skin is […]