Everyone has been to the dentist or a medical doctor. Some individuals may have undergone surgery, some may have gotten a treatment at a local spa, and some may have gotten a manicure and pedicure at a nail salon. Many people have gotten hair cuts at their local salon, maybe a piercing or a tattoo…
This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here. In one of my prior posts, I explained the different kinds of sunscreens, the importance in understanding what SPF stands for and how to carefully choose a product that works best for you. So although you may be familiar with SPF, or Sun Protection…
Many people use the words “dry” and “dehydrated” interchangeably when talking about skin, however, there is a huge difference between the two. This is important to consider because by understanding the difference between the two, it will allow you to choose proper skin care products that will work best for you. Do you know what…
Before reading this post, it’s important that you understand how to read sunscreen products. To learn more about what the numbers in front of SPF mean, what the plus signs in front of “PA” stand for, and what “SPF” and “PA” means, click here. Everyone knows that sunscreen is an important protective measure that everyone…
It’s been 5 years since I posted my original summer essentials list. You can read it here! However, my skin has changed since then so I now have different summer products that I currently use. I decided to make an updated list to share with everyone! This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see…
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?…
**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…
(Free photo 4159690 © Dmitry Yashkin – Dreamstime.com) What exactly is infused water? It is when fruits, vegetables, spices, and other additives are added into potable water so that its nutrients can be distributed into the water which can then be absorbed by the body. Not only is infused water tasty, but healthy as well!…
Free photo 1372789 © Nsilcock – Dreamstime.com Fruits are a colorful part of everyone’s diet. They are high in fiber, water, vitamin C, and sugars. Fruits contains many “sugars” such as fructose, which is one of the building blocks in maintaining the structural and functional integrity in the body. Fruits contain carbohydrates, which is one of…