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March 23, 2018

Detoxifying Benefits of Clay and Mud

Mud and clay have some amazing benefits in the beauty and skincare world, and by incorporating the mud or clay into your beauty routine on a regular basis, you are able to reap the rewards that that come with it. Along with skin clearing benefits, mud and clay have the ability to tighten the skin as it dries. They offer plenty of nutrients for your skin. Perhaps the most notable benefit of clay and mud are their superb detoxifying action. Made with ingredients known for helping to draw out toxins and impurities from the skin. Clay and mud have been...

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March 17, 2018

Seasonal Changes and Effects on Skin

It's that time of the year again - spring is right around the corner, and with it comes some changes to your skin. When spring comes along, you might feel the colder, dry air turning to warmer, moist air, giving your skin a more dewy glow. Since spring brings us longer days full of more sunshine, it's important to ensure that you get the proper sunscreen protection for all of those fun outdoor activities that you will be engaging in with friends and family. Taking care of your skin, both face and body, is important, as sun damage to the...

Empowered in the Face of Menopause

Menopause is a time when a woman transitions into the next chapter of her life; it is a time when almost everything about her physically, mentally, and physiologically may transform. The population of menopausal women is rapidly increasing. There are approximately 6,000 women in the United States daily that reach menopause, estimating at over 2 million per year.Although menopause is an inevitability for women, it is not something that is typically discussed. For example, not many people know that in the first 38 years of a woman’s life, her skin does not age as much as it does during five...

Thyme - A Natural Remedy

Skin is a barrier that serves as one of the body's first lines of defense against harmful microorganisms. The synergy of several immunity-boosting factors acts as protection for the skin and body. Specialized immune cells within skin tissue are one type of defense, they help fight against invading organisms. Skin is also a host to a diverse group of beneficial bacteria collectively known as skin microbiota. These microbes naturally colonize the skin and are referred to as commensals (normal microflora). Thymus vulgaris, commonly known as thyme, is a superb plant that enhances skin immunity by improving cells of the immune...

Leading the Pack - Featured in Dermascope Magazine March 2017 Issue

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