We've crossed over into 9 weeks pregnant earlier this week and with that has come a flood of body changes that I've already begun experiencing. I feel like a walking science experiment. My Hair is Thicker and WAY More Oil is Being Produced It doesn't seem to be growing faster yet, supposedly that'll happen soon [...]
Study explains why some creams and cosmetics may cause a skin rash — Skin Care News — ScienceDaily
Some compounds found in many personal care products displace natural fat-like molecules in skin cells, which may explain how they cause an allergic skin rash.Study explains why some creams and cosmetics may cause a skin rash — Skin Care News -- ScienceDaily This is a great explanation to why some products cause skin sensitivities and rashes [...]
My Life Just Got Turned Upside Down
I haven't posted anything in forever. I have an amazing excuse though. It really is an amazing excuse probably because it's almost the ultimate excuse. WE'RE PREGNANT!!!! Today is the first day that I've felt incredibly weak and dizzy but NORMAL. I ate well yesterday, took my vitamins, POOPED! https://www.instagram.com/p/B6bIXY2nZtE/ I found out a month [...]
The deadly superbugs lurking in more than nine in ten make-up bags — Skin Care News — ScienceDaily
The vast majority of in-use make-up products such as beauty blenders, mascara and lip gloss are contaminated with potentially life threatening superbugs, new research has revealed.The deadly superbugs lurking in more than nine in ten make-up bags — Skin Care News -- ScienceDaily This is so true of me. I don't clean my makeup bag (or [...]
Humectants, Occlusives, and Emollients
In any industry we use specific words that are industry specific, jargon. Jargon give us a quick way of speaking among other professionals. For moisturizers you may see terms like humectant, occlusive, and emollient. You'll definitely see these terms if you read enough labels and start to try to decipher what those ingredients are. In [...]
Pollution and Skin Health
An odd one to followup the review I did of the Dior One Essential Skin Boosting Serum, which is a great read if I do say so myself. I have no idea who to credit for these photos. I found it via a google search and it's just amazing to see the difference. One of [...]
Acne Treatments for POC
People of color (POC) have a hell of a time with acne treatment. One of the biggest set back is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation which can be severe among POC.
Is it time to put up the hyaluronic acid?
Now that winter in is full swing, the temperatures are starting to get colder, and with that the air moisture is leaving. So is it time to put the HA in the drawer or not? HA works by pulling in moisture towards it thus keeping your skin moisturized and plump. It works the same way [...]
Scientists discover skin keeps time independent of the brain
Scientists discover skin keeps time independent of the brainhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191016133015.htm — Read on http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191016133015.htm We've seen the foundations of this science in light therapy for awhile. Red light therapy isn't new technology but what this article suggests is a new more efficient way of delivering that technology may be available. I haven't used light therapy extensively [...]
With this new alpha-gel, the cream of all skin creams could be here
With this new alpha-gel, the cream of all skin creams could be here https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191023104610.htm — Read on http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191023104610.htm Dry and sensitive skin people watch for this. I'm interested to see how this new technology is formulated. One of the biggest cons in using hyaluronic acids is water has to be present (such as a higher [...]