Once your teenage years are behind you, you think acne should be too. But then you find yourself firmly settled in adulthood and it's still happening. It's real. It makes sense since our hormones play a big part in various stages in life, but that knowledge doesn't mean much. And why do they tend to … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know About Facials Vs. Peels
I've been to spas before and have spent anywhere from $80 to $250 on a facial. Some were straight forward maintenance type of facials—you know, with extractions and that steaming machine that opens up your pores? To the extreme, I've tried luxurious facials that include the soothing sounds of … [Read more...]
Things That Suck: Adult Acne
When I turned 31 I got hit by a case of adult-onset acne that left me feeling defeated, homely and in pain. As a teen, I had fairly normal acne, with a few breakouts before my menstrual cycle would begin, but nothing like what I had been dealing with over the past year. Every morning I would wake … [Read more...]
Step 1. Naturally.
I've been learning more and more about the number of chemicals we are exposed to on a daily basis. We are already in tuned with what we put IN our bodies and making choices that best suit our needs. But it makes total sense that we need to pay attention to what we put ON as well. It's a little … [Read more...]
Extra Pepperoni. ON MY FACE.
While I may have the sagging bosoms and bottom of a 30 year-old mother of three, I have the face of a 16 year-old. A 16 year-old with a bad case of acne, that is. It's bad, you guys. My break-outs used to be confined to the week before my menstrual cycle would start, but as of late, my … [Read more...]