Your Makeup Brushes Could Be Causing Your Acne

Did you know… 1. …that bristles can cause bothers & bumps? Reactions can happen when your skin comes into contact with something that irritates it, such as with common allergens like parabens, lavender, tea tree oil, lemon, etc. Sometimes, rough surfaces like certain towels or clothing can cause reactions. Prickly things like the ends of […]

It’s “Oil” The Same, As Long As It’s Coconut…Right?

Like all food options, there are differences between coconut oils. Read on to learn what’s what, and what to splurge on. What are the different coconut oils? The most common for cooking and industrial use is RBD (Refined, Bleached, Deodorized). Then there is virgin coconut oil, extracted by heat, enzymes, centrifuge, or manually. You can […]

How Sunscreen Can Help With Radiation, Rosacea, Makeup and More!

Armada Post-Procedure Barrier Cream 50+ Master Multi-Tasker: some products “dew” so much more than you think. Our products are formulated to be kind to you, not the other way around. They are subjected to a lot — a lot — for the sole purpose of your skin not having to suffer. one. minute. more. Randomized, […]

How To Clean Your Brushes (Hypoallergenically!) In 4 Steps

All makeup brushes need cleaning. Many of us use our favorite makeup brushes daily, and most of us tend to forget they need cleaning. But they do need cleaning — for their health (color pickup, bristle integrity, blending ability) and your skin’s (hygiene). If you use them daily, we recommend a quick clean after every use with Instant […]

How can I make doing laundry a little more allergy free?

Q: What do you recommend for laundry? I know you make a laundry product though I have not had a chance to try it yet. I guess what I’m really asking is how do you do YOUR laundry? Do you use bleach? If so, which one? Do you use fabric softener? Dryer sheets? Can you […]

How About A Hypoallergenic Play Tent?

If you’ve got a child with eczema, allergies, or another sensitive skin condition, you know how difficult finding hypoallergenic play options can be. My daughter has very simple allergies to red dye and fragrance, and I’ve had to deal with an atlas of urticaria (swelling and redness) covering her little body head to toe after hugging a […]

4 Reasons You Need Spa Hour

A spa hour can seem inessential when compared to other big wellness tips — more of a splurge than a legitimately healthy thing to do. But make no mistake: this bliss can do so much for you. It turns out that a spa hour a month (or a week) might be one of the most efficient things you can do for your overall health in terms of both the number of proven benefits and the importance of those benefits.