Skin irritation of any sort is no fun but eczema is in a league of its own. It’s estimated that over 35 million American’s have eczema – that’s about 1-3% of adults, and 10-20% of children. Over 70% of the cases start in children younger than 5 years old, and over half of the infants … Read more
I went to do my weekly grocery trip today and the store was in panic mode. No parking, empty shelves, long lines and a sense of desperation. I have lived through tornadoes, floods and hurricanes and I would have to say that the hysteria I experienced in the grocery store is of that caliber. There … Read more
Natural Beauty Wins the Day With Covid-19 we have all had to learn how to do things ourselves, we’ve had to learn to do without and have had to define what is most important to us. There is no doubt that our beauty habits have definitely shifted. Will any of these new behaviors stick? A … Read more
To me, face oils are the pinnacle of skincare luxury. I know, what can be complex about a facial oil … it’s oil for your face right? Surprisingly it’s actually much more complex than that. How you apply face oil, how often you’re using it, and even the order in which you apply it, relative … Read more
I don’t want dewy glowing skin, said no-one ever. There is no doubt that skin is in and as a result heavy makeup is out. Having clear, healthy skin is and likely always will be popular. There are two key steps to amazing skin. First, you need to adopt healthy skin habits and routines and … Read more
Brown spots are typically associated with aging and sun damage but they can also appear as a result of hormones, acne or genetics. For most 80% of brown spots are derived from sun damage. Because the sun is the key reason for brown spots they tend to show up on our faces first. As you … Read more
If you’ve noticed that your skin is not as firm and that it doesn’t have that “bounce back” it used to – you’re not alone. Losing skin elasticity is a natural part of aging. Loss of skin elasticity is called Elastosis and signs of this include skin looking weathered, crinkly or saggy. While age is … Read more
In honor of Spring approaching, we are dedicating a post to two superstars in SHINE’s formula: little-known (and very potent) skin brighteners bearberry extract and licorice extract. A common skin care ailment that many people struggle with is skin discoloration. Whether the discoloration is from sun spots, age spots, acne scars or an uneven skin … Read more
We continue to investigate the top beauty issues and remedies – Dark Circles & Puffy under eyes are in the top 3! Let’s get into what causes them as well as some of the best ways to treat them. Puffy Eyes What causes them? Fluid retention, lack of sleep, smoking, allergies, aging and lastly hereditary traits … Read more
Take an Honest Assessment of Your Face In this new decade I am recommending you do the unthinkable. Deep clean your face and then stand in front of a mirror with bright sunlight. Take a good long look at all of your facial features. Since we tend to get stuck in patterns relative to skin … Read more