If you're confused by this term, don't worry so was I when I first heard it. Oils are definitely not dry? So how can they possibly be termed 'dry'? And what are wet oils? How do I use them? https://www.instagram.com/p/BuXQGctnBwe/ Dry body oils are those that are absorbed into the skin almost immediately leave almost [...]
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My Monthly Exfoliation Process during the Summer
Exfoliating the face and body is what gives skin it's healthy glow. New skin cells are kept on the skin's surface, fine lines and wrinkles can fade, and itching abated. My legs are particularly itchy. Every now and then they just itchy and it doesn't seem to matter what I do, they just itchy for [...]
Bathing Traditions in the French Court
The French Court: opulence, grandiose, the height of luxury. The source of absolute filth. But what one calls dirty is entirely in the eye of the beholder. What we can good hygiene today was largely impossible 200 years ago. Technology and medical knowledge we take for granted now didn't exist 200-400 years ago. Regardless of [...]
Ingredient Review: Curcumin otherwise known as Turmeric
Recently Sunday Riley dropped their latest face oil C.E.O. Glow. If you follow them on IG (@SundayRiley) you may remember seeing this incredibly elaborate, dramatic, gorgeous, and rather entertaining daily breakdown of the active ingredients they wanted to highlight. Scroll to see the second picture if it doesn't show up for the completed breakdown otherwise [...]
5 Best Body Scrubs and DIY Recipes for Bikini Ready Skin
Who's ready for those winter dry skin problems........ {no one raises their hands}. Read on as I countdown my favorite scrubs for this winter.
