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 […]
Bright Eyes! Check Out This Playful, Modern Look!
By Jess Arnaudin This icy ultramodern look is playful while still being professional. Barely-there nude or clear lipstick balances out the aquamarine blue lids. And the great thing about this set is that the eyeshadow comes in a duo (and you can re-create this same look using the gold powder for equally beautiful results!) To get […]
Do I Need a Moisturizer If I Have Oily Skin?
YES! Think of healthy moisture as vitamins for your skin: essential to its health and something your skin may not produce enough of on its own. Oily skin, like all skin, needs healthy hydration. Even oily skin can experience water loss, barrier damage, and get dry and uncomfortable… …in cold, dry weather; …when over-treated with […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Top 10 Gifts NOT To Give Someone With Sensitive Skin
The No-Go Gift Guide For Your most “Sensitive” Friends Choosing a gift can be fun — who hasn’t smiled instantly at finding the perfect gift for someone they love? But shopping for people with very sensitive or allergic skin can be difficult. What was a thoughtful gesture can morph into the cause of an angry rash or trigger […]