September 18, 2019
Natural skin care products, any natural products for that matter, are different from traditional, mass market products. By their "nature", it is normal to experience slight inconsistencies in texture, color and scent from batch to batch. The effectiveness of the final product; however, is what is truly important.
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September 13, 2019
Using oils on your skin is often a scary and counter-intuitive concept. Trust me, it took me quite some time to warm-up to the idea – and then to actually put it into practice. Read on to learn WHY oils are your skin's best friend and HOW to introduce them!
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July 05, 2019
There's nothing earth-shattering or novel about this post - but that is the beauty of it. These are time honored truths that we often forget - or worse- neglect. Read on for a good dose of affirmation and a great pick-me up. Enjoy!
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July 03, 2019
When your skin is feeling less than clean, it's time to remove the dirt, grime, oils, and dead skin cells! In other words, it's time to exfoliate! Read below for 5 good reasons to do so.
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June 17, 2019
Summer is here - yay! Time to head outside to spend some quality time in nature and with family and friends - just make sure you protect your skin from over-exposure to the sun. Mistakes happen, so if you do overdo it and end up with a sunburn, look to your kitchen for some natural remedies to soothe your burning skin.
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May 20, 2019
Today, May 20th, is World Bee Day! The Pennsylvania State University (the alma mater of both Essentially Haitos women), through their Center for Pollinator Research, is dedicated to studying and protecting all pollinators - especially bees. Read below to see what I learned and why it is important for all of us.
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May 20, 2019
Effective, quality skin care does not need to be complicated, expensive or contain the latest scientific breakthrough (i.e. lab-created) ingredient. Most "new" advancements in skin care technology are often manipulations of what Mother Nature already created. Why not just use the original?
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August 01, 2018
Despite all the great information on a skincare label, not everything is figure-outable! Learn what information is NOT reported on the label.
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July 15, 2018
What is the difference between natural and synthetic ingredients in your skincare? Can you tell simply by the name if the ingredient is natural? Read on...and find out.
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July 01, 2018
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Reading a skincare label today requires a degree in chemistry - or so it seems. In this first of a three part series, I will demystify cosmetic ingredient labels for you (at least a bit).
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