If you’ve noticed that your skin is not as firm and that it doesn’t have that “bounce back” it used to – you’re not alone. Losing skin elasticity is a natural part of aging. Loss of skin elasticity is called Elastosis and signs of this include skin looking weathered, crinkly or saggy. While age is … Read more
Brown spots are typically associated with aging and sun damage but they can also appear as a result of hormones, acne or genetics. For most 80% of brown spots are derived from sun damage. Because the sun is the key reason for brown spots they tend to show up on our faces first. As you … Read more
We continue to investigate the top beauty issues and remedies – Dark Circles & Puffy under eyes are in the top 3! Let’s get into what causes them as well as some of the best ways to treat them. Puffy Eyes What causes them? Fluid retention, lack of sleep, smoking, allergies, aging and lastly hereditary traits … Read more
If you laugh, smile, frown or squint (basically live) your going to get fine lines. Fine lines are a natural ocurance but let’s be honest, they can be annoying. Since fine line removal is the #1 skin concern for women and men we have been researching some of the best methods for prevention as well … Read more
Take an Honest Assessment of Your Face In this new decade I am recommending you do the unthinkable. Deep clean your face and then stand in front of a mirror with bright sunlight. Take a good long look at all of your facial features. Since we tend to get stuck in patterns relative to skin … Read more
Moisturize, Brighten & Heal Welcome our latest Limited Edition Organic Potion. As promised, we listed to your requests and have created an oil that moisturizes, brightens and heals skin. This time we used a new oil – Kukui nut oil. Kukui is a Hawaiian natural moisturizer rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants that … Read more
What exactly are facial oils? Face oils date back as early as 10,000 BCE when moisturizing emollients were used by Egyptian to protect the skin from the dry desert climate. Face oils can be natural or synthetic and are typically used to hydrate the skin, but it’s important to remember that not all facial oils are … Read more
In honor of this week’s SHINE sale, I’m dedicating a post to two superstars in SHINE’s formula: little-known (and very potent) skin brighteners bearberry extract and licorice extract. A common skin care ailment that many people struggle with is skin discoloration. Whether the discoloration is from sun spots, age spots, acne scars or an uneven … Read more