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  • Which Skincare Ingredients Should You Avoid During Pregnancy?

    No, I’m not pregnant. And, no, I’m not trying to get pregnant, either. I just get a lot of questions from moms-to-be asking me what skincare products they should avoid during pregnancy not to harm their precious babies. Getting a straight answer ain’t that easy, either. Auntie Google will tell you that everything you’ve ever […]

  • Is Astaxanthin The Most Powerful Antioxidant Of All?

    Some people like fish. I’m not one of those people. I like chocolate. It tastes better. And it’s just as good for you. Especially when it contains fish. I know, ewww! Let me start again. Salmon, shrimps and lobster (I know they’re not all fish, but you get the point) are so healthy because they […]

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    Can You Get Sun Protection From Natural Ingredients?

    It’s tempting to use coconut oil & co as sunscreen. Natural UV filters, like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, can leave an unattractive white cast behind. Synthetic UV filters can cause irritations, especially if you have sensitive skin. Some of you may even be allergic to sunscreen and get a bad rash every time you […]

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    Sulfur: Good For Acne, Bad For Skin?

    Salicylic acid was my go-to for pimples for years. If you had told me one day I’d stray from it, I wouldn’t have believed you. Then ZO Skin Health Oeffects Sulfur Masque came into my life. It changed EVERYTHING. Salicylic acid does a lot to prevent pimples  but takes its sweet time to get rid of […]

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    8 Ways To Rebuild Lost Collagen For Firmer, Younger-Looking Skin

    You never know how much you miss something until you lose it. Take collagen. I had always taken it for granted. My skin was smooth, firm and bounced back immediately when you pinched it. Yeah, yeah, I know it wouldn’t always be like that. One day I’d get old and wrinkly…. But that day was […]