What do macarons have to do with beauty? Ladurée may be known for their pastries and macarons, but actually have quite a range of other products in the beauty category. Of course their macaron boxes have always been gorgeous and…
I eat oatmeal a lot. This is because I force my husband to eat oatmeal almost every day to lower his cholesterol. Also, if we are eating something starchy, I would rather we ingest a carb that at least has…
It’s always fascinating to learn about the double duties of some very familiar items. I’ve been on a mission to learn more about natural ingredients and remedies. I also wanted to separate old wives tales from ingredients that can and should…
What’s the deal with sulfates? I started looking into parabens and wrote a post here detailing their use here. When I was researching parabens, I also came across sulfates a lot as well. Many products would state that they are…
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for more information.* There are definitely more than enough BB creams, tinted moisturizers, and light foundations out there. But when I look for a new one to try, I also…
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for more information.* In this age of oils, where does lotion fit in? I happily use coconut oil as a general moisturizer and in DIY skincare recipes while also regularly applying argan…
Are you a label reader? I have increasingly become a label reader as I’ve gotten older. My metabolism is slower, my fine lines a little deeper, and my hair a little less lustrous. So of course I want to apply…
I read a few articles recently about maximizing my beauty or skincare routine and quite a few of them, including this Refinery29 article and this Popsugar article, mentioned that a lot of us mess up in how we apply our skincare….
How much do you love your sweets? Do you love them enough that you would want them in your skincare routine? I first learned about Naiad Soap through Opensky (prices can be great there if you have a credit but their…
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for more information.* I’ve faced reality – New Year’s Eve is not the same once you have a baby. I’m totally ok with that though. Nowadays, I really can’t stay up…