I have tried all sorts of eye creams and serums in the hopes of eliminating my dark circles and preventing more laugh lines from forming. (laugh lines sound so much better than crow’s feet!) Some have worked better than others, essentially masking the problem but not really helping to repair. A friend of mine who […] Read more…
by Colleen Skullcap root, which has been around for centuries and is traditionally used in Chinese medicine, is now showing up in beauty products and for good reason. It is believed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and brightening effects on the skin. It is even being studied for it’s potential anti-cancer properties as it seems to hinder the […] Read more…
by Colleen Sheet masks, one of the latest beauty trends to come from Asia (check out cushion compacts), have quickly become my favorite step in preparing the skin for makeup. Last year I traveled to Asia, (Singapore and Hong Kong) and one of the many beauty products I discovered and stocked up on were these […] Read more…
Summer! I can feel it, the humidity is already at 100% by 8 am and we aren’t even past memorial day! I am trying this summer to keep my whole beauty routine a little lighter and simpler, since that’s what summer is all about and frankly this humidity melts everything! (will power included) We all […] Read more…
by Colleen I’ve often wondered if mixing up my own skin care using natural ingredients would give me the results that I expect from expensive commercial cosmetic companies, or would I end up with dripping avocado and egg white concoctions leaving me with breakouts and a messy kitchen. Enter the world of Brigitte Abella, an […] Read more…