Annie Leonard from The Story of Stuff Project, explains the current debate on toxins lurking in our personal care products. She did an awesome job at illustrating the situation with great detail. Thi...
Following up on my very basic article on exfoliation, this week’s ingredient spotlight is on Salicylic Acid, one of the most common chemical exfoliants used in skin care products. Salicylic Aci...
As you may have noticed I’ve been gone for a long time. Life has been a little hectic lately while I adjust to my new schedule at work and fully commit to playing music. I’m not sure if I...
What is exfoliation? Exfoliation is a process used to remove dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin, revealing the fresh, healthy skin underneath. Skin should be exfoliated regularly to avo...
I have to admit that I’ve been splurging on little items that I’ve never heard off before ever since the Urban Outfitters Beauty shop launched. I’m so glad that they are carrying th...
I managed to scoop out beauty related artwork from Mischief Champion’s website. The artist’s own words: “Mischief Champion is a collection of regularly-updated drawings based on my ...
I’ve been on a quest to find a good-for-you foundation that would match and even out my skin tone. This is it! Usage: The product comes with a pump. It comes out liquid, but once applied it con...
Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant. It is typically found in product labels under the name Tocopherol. It’s often found in many nuts, vegetable oils, whole grains, and veggies like: asparag...
Photo: DKNY + Dazed Digital I’ve officially started my new job and so far I love it! Last week I was able to get my hands on a super old school Wood’s Lamp and play around with it. A Woo...
Vivienne Westwood has teamed up once again with Cool Earth to create a limited edition line of tablecloths. The tablecloths are made of 100% recycled polyester and cost £100,000 a piece. All of the ...
Someone once said: “A face without freckles is like a night sky without stars.” Freckles or spots are highly concentrated areas of melanin. Melanin is the substance that gives the skin an...
There is so much information out there about Vitamin C! It is truly a wonderful nutrient and skin care ingredient. However, there are many things to be learned about formulating skin care products w...
I’ve been patiently trying to grow my hair for the past couple of months, but looking at these images of Jean Seberg starring in Jean Luc Godard’s Breathless, just make me want to go back...
Free Subscription! Coco Eco Magazine, one of the best magazines about eco fashion and beauty, is sharing free one year subscriptions until June 12th. Want to get lucky and score the free subscription...
Skin Fruit: Selections from the Dakis Joannou Collection Curated by Jeff Koons For this Friday’s art deviation, I will tell you about this exhibit that has been showing for a while now at the N...
This week was a productive one. I’ve been getting everything ready for my start at my new job at a small Aveda Spa in Brooklyn. I’ve done a myriad of stuff: shopping for clothes and make...
Dry Skin Cleanse: Cleanse morning and night with a cleanser formulated for dry skin types. Choose a creamy cleanser for ultimate moisture benefits. Avoid hot water while cleansing your face to preve...
My hair is typically VERY oily, so I have a tendency to wash it every day, which is sometimes very annoying. For you guys that have the same issue, you know what I’m talking about, extra time i...
Oily Skin Cleanse: Cleanse morning and night with a mild cleanser formulated for oily skin. Go for cleansers with ingredients that have antiseptic/antibacterial properties to keep the dreadful p.acne...
I generally stay away from perfumes because they are either too strong or the ingredient list is just super icky. So when I discovered Green Bird Parfum, I was more than delighted! These birdies are ...
Normal + Combination Cleanse: Cleanse morning and night with a mild cleanser. Normal to combination peeps can get a way with many variety of cleansers. Go for formulas that incorporate ingredients t...
Summer is officially here and my search for effective and safe sun protection is ON. While doing my sunscreen ingredient research, Zinc Oxide stood as one of the best alternatives, here’s why: ...
This blog is about skin, but let us never forget the universe within. Looking inward always reflects the most beauty into outer space. Sometimes we just need a little reminder… The whimsical il...
Bows, Dots and Bold Lipstick: Ali Michael for Lula Magazine.
Urban Outfitters launched a new Beauty shop, where you can pick up multiple brands of makeup, body care, nail polishes, and other primping essentials. Some of the makeup trends include: glitter, bol...
Naomi Wolf explores the fascinating yet disturbing obsession with ‘Beauty’ in American culture. The Beauty Myth is an imaginary and constructed concept that defines the way women are perc...
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After a full recovery from surgery (abdominal myomectomy), I’m feeling great and back to bloggin’. A lot has been happening recently: I completed my Esthetics practical exam and can’...
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