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 […]
Turn Drab Into FAB With These Four Gorgeous Looks!
The cold and dark can make it hard to get back into the rhythm of a new year…or to get out of bed! What can help? Makeup tricks that are super quick but deliver maximum impact. They help you get out of the door quicker but not look like you rushed it. Powerful makeup can be a great […]
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 […]
Your Hair Care Can Help (Or Hurt!) Your Skin
Let your hair care help, not hurt, you. Believe it or not, your hair care matters to your skin. Comedogens in shampoos, conditioners and styling products can trickle down onto skin, clogging pores and causing acne. Allergens can cause acne, too: while they don’t clog pores the way comedogens, do, they can irritate pores, causing […]
Acne or Skin Problems Around Your Mouth? It Could Be Peri-Oral Dermatitis
I don’t get acne often but when I do, they tend to be either on my chin or above my upper lip. Sometimes, there’s quite a bit of them. Sometimes, they’re cystic — large, red, inflamed and/or infected. My dermatologist told me about peri-oral dermatitis. What Is Peri-Oral Dermatitis? Acne, rashes, sensitivity, hyperpigmenation around the mouth, chin […]
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 […]
The Best Virgin Coconut Oil Should Smell Like…Nothing?
For many people, part of the allure of coconut oil is its characteristic odor, reminiscent of a tropical paradise and festive, delicious food. But as a general rule, the stronger the scent of a coconut oil, the less pure it is. This is not necessarily a bad thing: coconut oil is so good for you that even impure […]
How To Safely Exfoliate Your Lips
Try This Healthy, Exfoliating At-Home Lip Mask for Silky-Smooth Lips! WHAT YOU NEED: 1 PART RAW HONEY. If you’re allergic to propolis or beeswax (or as a matter of preference) substitute coconut jam or The Big, Brave Boo-Boo Balm. 1 PART OIL’S WELL virgin coconut oil with monolaurin. 1 DASH ORGANIC BROWN SUGAR or coconut sugar […]
Is “Non-Comedogenic” Important for 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. Non-Comedogenic Q: I noticed that your products are listed as ‘non-comedogenic.’ Can you explain what this means? A: Non-comedogenic means that a formulation will not clog pores, which […]