Skincare isn't one size fits all. This not only goes for skin type, but also for the time of the year. Every complexion, whether you're oily, dry or somewhere comfortably in between, needs to switch things up come summertime. So I'm starting a multi-part blog series on my favorite warm-weather ready skincare products. Continued...
Who doesn't love a day at the beach? The sun, the surf. the way you look afterwards with glowing skin and that wavy beach hair created by fresh salt water and an ocean breeze. Faking sun-kissed skin is easy with a bit of bronzer (I love Dr.Hauschka's version). But recreating beach hair without the beach, pretty impossible right? Not if you're armed with John Masters Organics Sea Mist. Continued...
By now we all know the drill. The sun is bad. Sunscreens (the natural mineral-based varieties of course) are good. Don't go out between 10am and 2pm. Wear a hat. But even the most sun-savvy person is bound to get the occasional sunburn. Maybe you forgot to reapply because of the better-than-television drama that played out after your Uncle almost set the backyard on fire at a family barbeque. Or maybe you did apply a nice thick coat of SPF but missed a spot-like behind your knees, the tops of your feet or even your armpits. (Ouch!) So even though you know better, eventually you're bound to feel the red, painful effects of the sun's powerful rays. Luckily, when you're feeling the burn there are some wonderful, organic products available to offer sweet relief. Continued...
I have to admit I get a little nervous when one of my favorite brands introduces a new product. After all, why mess with an already solid, much-loved product line? But most of the time I'm proven wrong, as new organic innovations and stellar new ingredients make it possible to improve upon perfection. Already an innovator when it comes to beneficial and truly organic skincare, Santaverde has raised the bar once again with the introduction of its newest anti-aging duo. The Xingu High Antioxidant Prevention Serum and Cream both combine Santaverde's organic Aloe Vera juice along with nurturing Cashew juice to create a powerful and potent plant elixir that provides the base of these two unique products. Continued...
One of the things I love about winter is getting a little lazy when it comes to my legs. Hey, no one sees them when they're covered up in pants and thick tights. So I don't mind going a few extra days without shaving or deciding that sleeping an extra five minutes is more important than moisturizing. But now that it's leg-baring season, it's definitely time to give my legs the care they so rightfully deserve. Continued...
