Skincare + Alcohol

First things first: alcohol is seriously misunderstood. And we’re not talking about the kind you use to make a margarita—although if that’s part of your skincare ritual, kudos to you.

No, we’re talking about the types of alcohol used in skincare products. The “good” alcohols are those that are “fatty alcohols”. That means they’re derived from a source like coconut oil. Traditionally, these fatty alcohols help thicken a skincare product and they’re nourishing for the skin. Fun fact: vitamin A1 (retinol) and vitamin E are also technically classified as alcohols.

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Stress + Aging

This month, we’re opening with a new theme: #balance. March is going to be all about how we can bring more balance into our beauty and wellness routine. What things can we add in to even out the scales? What things need to be removed to achieve balance?


With that being said, our first blog of March is going to be on Stress + Aging.

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#Glow: Seed Oils

If you’ve been even slightly aware of recent skincare trends, you’ll know that face oils have been becoming incredibly popular the past few years. While I love face oils, it also seems like it’s opened doors for a whole new area we have to be educated on. Questions like: What type of oil should I be using? Is coconut oil okay? What about fractionated coconut oil? What’s the difference? Will it help if my skin is dehydrated vs. dry?

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