Category: skin-care

June Jacobs Lip Kit

I once heard someone describe June Jacobs as “not the sexiest of skin care brands.” But then emphatically endorsed the line as one of the best. I have to agree. June Jacobs is a company that is committed to natural ingredients. All formulas are free of parabens, preservatives, synthetic dyes, or sulfates. Their products are effective and work well with my sensitive skin. The June Jacobs Lip Kit is a trio of treatments to improve the look of your pout. It has been high in my rotation lately thanks to my finally embracing the dark lip.

Wintertime Beauty

By now, I hope you all have transitioned over to your winter beauty routine. Even though we have been slow to cool down here, I am getting a jump on staying hydrated and embracing winter colors in anticipation. Heck, I might even put my tree up this weekend. After adjusting a reviewing tons of new (and old) products, I’ve come up with a winter beauty routine that centers on radiant skin. My favorites:

Mario Badescu Executive Collection for Men

Do you have a closet product junkie in your life? Or looking to up your guy’s grooming game? I tweeted last night that the three lines that seem to be most “man friendly” are SkinCeuticals, Simple Skincare and Mario Badescu. All three have clean, not-too-feminine packaging and well-developed products that speak to all kinds of skin types. But the one that takes the win for shaving? Mario Badescu. Really wow your guy with the Executive Collection for Men.

Cures For Dry Winter Skin

I’m back on Great Day Green Country this morning to share my tips, tricks and products to cure the inevitable dry skin we find this time of year. I turned on my heater for the first time last night, so I know keeping up with dry skin just got far more important.

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Quest For Even Skin Continues

Last week, I had my second chemical peel in a series to correct hyper pigmentation and fine lines. Is it weird that I look forward to them now? I can honestly say that other than a slight tingle at application, this whole process is completely pain free. And my skin has honestly never looked better (thank you, Gabriel!).

Stress and Your Skin

I absolutely love this time of year. As I write, I am relishing a cozy rainy day. But it also brings about the holiday stress. And stress is bad business for skin. I’ve been upping my dose of moisture to help with the problem with my beloved Vital Vitamin Day Cream SPF 15. Beyond that, Simple Advisory Board psychiatrist Dr. Josie Howard has some awesome info and tips on how stress can affect skin and ways to stay healthy.