When it comes to cosmetics, many people want products that have clean ingredients and deliver fast results. This can sometimes prove to be tricky since there are many factors to consider. Some of these factors include an individual’s skin/hair type, the detergents/surfactants in products, sequestering agents, pH adjusters, preservatives and additives. Three controversial ingredients that …
Everyone knows that applying sunscreen is a very important step during their skin care routine. But do you know what the labels on sunscreen really mean? What does “PA” mean? What do those plus signs mean? What does the number after “SPF” really mean? And what is the difference between “broad spectrum”, UVA, and UVB? …
We all have that one favorite movie that we can always sit down and watch on any given day, or perhaps we have that one favorite song that we’ll never forget the lyrics to. I know for a fact that I can always jam out to any Disney classic (Lion King’s Hakuna Matata or Mulan’s …
**You can find my updated summer essentials list here** With the warm weather finally here and beach season right around the corner, here’s a list of items that will help you look and feel your best for the season! This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here. 1: Sunscreen With the …
This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here. Although water has no calories or organic nutrients, it is vital for every human being. Water is an essential part of the metabolic processes in the human body. Without it, a person can become dehydrated which can lead to several health complications. Good …
(Free photo 7916451 © Martinased – Dreamstime.com) Olive oil is packed with monounsaturated fatty acids which are considered to be a healthy dietary fat. Olive oil can help prevent many disease and illnesses including cardiovascular disease which is one of the leading cause of deaths in the United States. Olive oil contains several moisturizing properties …
Eating a nutritious diet is essential for our overall health and well being. Incorporating fruits and vegetables in your diet can help you obtain all of those vitamins and minerals that your body needs. With that said, here is a healthy pancake recipe using only two ingredients! The first time I tried this recipe, I …
** You can read my updated 2019 list of favorite books with more details here** I have read so many books in my life, that it’s honestly quite hard to pick single favorite one. So many books have made me feel a different way, have taught me something different, challenged my views in a controversial …
