Vitamin C is one of the most powerful anti-aging ingredients in skincare, and it’s especially useful after our skin is exposed to the summer sunshine and harsh summer elements. If you spent much time in the sun this summer, you may notice a bit of hyperpigmentation or sun damage as your summer color begins […]

We love botanical skincare products that contain essential oils because they offer a range of skin conditioning benefits, not to mention aromatherapy benefits. But did you know that some essential oils can cause skin damage when exposed to ultraviolet light? This reaction is called phototoxicity or photosensitization, and it occurs when a chemical (essential oils […]

  Have you made it through the summer without a sunburn or without overheating or feeling uncomfortably hot? Sunburns can wreck a vacation or just make life a little miserable for a short period of time. Sunburns can also do real damage to delicate skin, so it’s very important to help your skin recover using active […]

  Summertime is ripe with opportunities to get roughed up. Cuts, scrapes, bruises, bug bites and sunburns or skin irritations from the heat and humidity… it can take its toll and leave you with unsightly scars or itchiness that takes forever to stop. We (and kids especially) have more opportunity to be active and out […]

  Have you ventured into hair oil treatments? They are new to me, but I love the results so far. The process is relaxing, and it doesn’t have to be as involved or messy as you might imagine. When I was a kid, there were commercials and magazine advertisements everywhere for V05 Hot Oil Treatments. […]

    Did you know that traditional sunscreen isn’t the only way to protect your skin from sun damage? Many botanical oils and natural ingredients have sun protection power but these alone don’t qualify as “sunscreen” according to the FDA, so they aren’t often thought of as an important part of a robust sun protection […]

  Do you wear sunscreen daily? In the summer when we’re lured outside by gorgeous warm weather, it’s more important than ever to choose an SPF with physical protection from mineral filters like zinc oxide. Sunscreens that use chemical filters like oxybenzone and avobenzone are the most common sunscreens on the market, but they come […]

  Living on the east coast for the last decade has really turned me into a beach lover. I crave the ocean air, salty skin and beautiful views. Before I lived on the coast, I enjoyed summers at the lake or floating along in rivers. Whether you’re at the beach or poolside, there are some […]

  Let’s explore a way to be resourceful and take care of something that is often overlooked — your hands. Whether you type at a computer all day, work in a kitchen or at a hospital, chances are your hands take a lot of abuse throughout the day. We show so much love to the rest […]

Summer is officially here! This is the time we head outdoors into the sunshine, go to the beach, pool, hike, dine outside, go fishing, surfing, the list goes on and on. The sun can wreak havoc on our skin and hair and cause sunburn, skin damage and dryness. It’s important to keep our skin protected […]