PregnancyWhile pregnant, the skin can also dry out more than normal so drying  treatments such as benzoyl peroxide cream or gel may be too harsh. It’s better  to use products that are natural in origin. Tea tree oil is safe to use on spots  and blemishes. An every day facial wash, such as the essential [...]

Acne in pregnancy is very common, whether you have previously had acne or  not. It is most common in the first three months while the levels of hormones  are increasing. Progesterone is more androgenic (male hormone-like) than  estrogen and causes the secretions of your skin glands to increase, which can  lead to more acne. After [...]

Skip harsh scrubs. It’s okay to exfoliate, but be sure to use a gentle formula with small, smooth grains. Avoid products with almond or apricot shell fragments; they can irritate or even tear your skin and further aggravate your acne.
Taking care of your skin can be tricky. With all of the anti-aging cosmetics out there, [...]

Don’t over-wash. Since dirt is not causing your acne, excessive scrubbing and washing won’t make it go away. Try to limit yourself to two washings per day — anything more than that can leave your healthy skin dry, and your acne-prone areas irritated. Habitual over-washing may also stimulate extra oil production, which could result in [...]

Alcohols dissolve the body’s natural moisture and strips the skin of its natural protection, leaving it vulnerable to infection.  Alcohols also destroy the skin’s natural pH balance and since they absorb water rapidly, these alcohols speed up wrinkling of the skin. Drying alcohols can also cause the skin to lose its contour (similar to a [...]

All lead to blackheads, whiteheads, and enlarged pores.  Just think for a moment about these waxes. In solid form, waxes are thick, hard and waterproof. Do any of these characteristics sound like they’d be good for your skin?
Science is constantly learning about the impact that stress has on your overall health. Recent research suggests that [...]

When practiced regularly, these activities lead to a reduction in your everyday stress level and boost your feelings of peace and calm. They also help by teaching you how to stay calm and collected when life throws you a curveball.
Mineral oil – One of the most universally used ingredients in skin care products.  It not [...]

All are hormone disruptors that are linked to liver and kidney cancers.
This isn’t easy stuff. When we come up against something really difficult, we can either back off, or do the work of figuring out how to solve it. With practice, sometimes lots of practice, what was once a challenge becomes more comfortable and assured. [...]

Look for the suffix “Petro-” on ingredient labels.  Commonly found in jellies and salves.  Prevents the skin from breathing and expelling wastes.  Can you say “clogged pores?”
Here’s where arm balances pay off. It is a good idea to have a cushy crash pad for your face until you’ve truly mastered your own body’s center and [...]

Also known as SLS, this popular ingredient is used in thousands of skin care and hair care products.  SLS’s are used to create lather and suds, and are often needed to fill up the bottle of most products.  It’s a strong  degreaser that dries skin and hair and can cause contact dermatitis in some individuals.  SLS’s [...]