The Blog | Skin Health tips & Education
In the pursuit of healthy, radiant skin, there's more to consider than just the products we apply. Our skin is our body's largest organ and plays a vital role in protecting us from external elements. To nurture and fortify the skin's protective barrier, we need to adopt a 360-degree lifestyle approach to skincare. By incorporating non-toxic ingredients and optimizing our skincare routine, we can unlock the secrets to long-lasting skin health and beauty.
"How Do I Get Glass Skin?" A to your Q
Glass skin = a radiant, even toned complexion. Here’s what you need to know - from a functional skincare perspective.
How to Minimize Dark Spots + Discolouration
From UV sun damage to acne scarring, here’s what you need to know to minimize dark spots + discolouration.
Have You Tried Oil Cleansing?
Oil cleansing is not a new concept - it comes from the idea that like dissolves like.
Should I Detox?
The A to your Q on whether or not detoxing is a good idea (and how it can impact your skin).
Toxic Skincare Ingredients to Avoid (Part 2)
Part 2 of the series discusses another 4 toxic ingredients to watch for + avoid in your skincare products.
Toxic Skincare Ingredients to Avoid (Part 1)
Here are the first four ingredients to avoid in your skincare products (and why).
Exfoliating Your Skin: Acids in Your Skincare Routine
Using direct acids in your skincare regimen doesn’t need to be scary.
How Stress Impacts Your Skin
Stress can have a laundry list of negative implications for your skin health. Learn exactly what those things are and how you can fix it.
Testosterone + Acne
Testosterone can be related on some level to the severity of acne breakouts, but there are also a lot of other things going on in your body that can contribute to your breakouts.
Curcumin for Acne?
Curcumin, like many herbal derivatives, can be helpful for acne. Here’s why curcumin can be so great but why I don’t always use it in a treatment plan for acne.
It's Not Just About Topicals For Clearing Acne.
Let’s set the obsession with topicals for acne aside and talk about all the other overlooked things that can cause acne that need to be addressed…
Minimizing Crow's Feet: Part 2
Minimizing fine lines + wrinkles doesn’t just happen with your topical products. Here’s what you need to know to reduce crow’s feet from the inside.
Minimizing Crow's Feet: Part 1
In part 1 of this series, I’ll explain to you what you need to know about how to minimize crow’s feet with certain topical products + facial techniques.
Birth Control + Acne
While birth control can help acne, it can also mask the root cause of your breakouts (which will flare right back up again once you no longer have the band-aid hiding the real problem).
Yoga for Incredible Skin
Yoga isn’t just for stretching your limbs - it can also be an integral part of your skin healing journey.
Modified Paleo Spicy Chicken Tacos
This is probably my favourite way to have tacos - the cashew cream sauce is the best part!
Gluten Free Banana Blueberry Bread
Eating “clean” doesn’t have to be boring. This GF banana bread is one of my favourite treats, and it super simple to whip up.
Garlic, Honey + ACV Vinaigrette
Store-bought salad dressings are commonly full of canola oil - an omega-6 that would be in our best interest to minimize in our diets for incredible skin. Here’s a simple, delicious at-home alternate to keep on hand.
Guide to Skin-Friendly Smoothies
Most smoothie recipes out there are full of sugar and have a poor macronutrient structure…meaning insulin spikes, breakouts + inflamed skin. Here’s a guide on how to actually make a decent smoothie.