Cleopatra added honey to her baths, Nefertiti cherished it for glowing skin and the Romans presented it to their gods as a gift. More than just a yummy sweetener and sore throat soother, honey also offers a plethora of skin care benefits. But, not all types are created equal! Here’s why manuka honey is considered the crème de la crème in skin care for a radiant complexion and any skin problems kissed goodbye when you use it regularly! It has impressive antibacterial properties. Manuka honey actually gets its name from...

Have you ever noticed those tiny, white bumps that form just under the surface on your skin? Usually on your cheeks or under your eyes? Some people know them as “milk spots,” or "oil seeds," but the real name they go by is milia. Milia isn’t anything to be too worried about as they’re merely a cosmetic issue—they won’t scar your skin, they don’t typically lead to additional issues, and usually, they go away on their own (although eventually). That said, a lot of people who get milia on their faces...

With the nation on lockdown and the rise of COVID-19 cases rising, we’re all coping with shifting our daily lives to being in our home all day long. The stress levels of what coronavirus has done to our economy and unemployment have surely skyrocketed and people with eczema are at a big risk of having huge flareups because of it. With remedy to these eczema flareups only available with what’s at home, it can seem like a lost cause for relieving the pain and itch aside from slathering on the...

Manuka honey is pretty well known nowadays and for good reason. Honey as a whole has been dated back thousands of years, developing down through the ages to manuka honey being the number one beneficial type out of the various kinds of honey. With Cleopatra very well being the queen of self-care in the history of beauty had her servants’ massage royal jelly or beeswax on her skin and bathe in milk. If this OG fan of kohl eyeliner indulged in these honey-enriched products, then she must have been onto something...

It's no secret that aloe vera, the original natural sunburn soother, has a variety of health benefits for your skin: You can use it as a primer before applying foundation, a makeup remover, moisturizer, even as a scalp treatment for irritated follicles. It only makes sense that aloe vera is the ultimate DIY face mask, both potent enough to target whatever skin issue you've got (be it irritated, discolored, or sun-damaged skin) and gentle enough to prevent dryness. The only question that remains: Is there anything this plant can't do?  5 DIY Aloe...

Sensitive, inflammation-prone skin is characterized by a delicate moisture barrier, leaving it susceptible to dryness, flaking, and irritation. When conventional dermatology proves too aggressive for these skin types, holistic skin care, which emphasizes barrier resiliency and anti-inflammatory treatment from the inside out, often holds the key to managing symptoms. This falls under the category of sensitive skin, easily inflamed skin like rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema. Here are 8 ways you can help keep your skin calm and happy: Build up the skin barrier. The skin barrier is responsible for both...

Have you thought of the key points revolving around eczema? No, really thought about it? There’s so much hearsay and so many studies and different remedies out in the medicinal but also beauty world now. How are people with eczema supposed to sort out what’s just a gimmick and what actually works? What truly matters is how to ease the symptoms of eczema and the only key points to take note of are: Eczema is a skin problem that could lead to a lot of pain and discomfort, not to...

Aloe vera is extensively used in beauty products and for good reason. It's rich antiviral and antibacterial properties, and the ability to help treat everything from constipation to diabetes, not just sunburns. The green cactus looking plant that sits out in your garden isn't just a plant with its roots in folklore, it's the crux of a million-dollar industry that extends from beauty creams to healthy juices and diet supplements. Over time, aloe vera has seamlessly integrated itself into everything we use. But what makes this miracle plant so distinguishable?...

Aloe Vera juice has a great reputation as a skin healer – I mean, everyone has heard to apply it after getting a bad sunburn, right? But can aloe vera help eczema? The short answer is yes, but evidence points to even greater benefits of aloe vera for eczema when it’s combined with other herbs and natural ingredients! Keep reading to learn more as we break down the great link between soothing eczema with aloe vera. HOW DOES ALOE VERA WORK? Eczema or atopic dermatitis is where the skin itches, gets...

I’m sure we can all agree that the lockdowns and shelter in place protocols are vastly disrupting our daily schedules, workouts, and diets. But are you still taking care of your face? We all may be splurging and seeking comfort food while stuck at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, although not taking care of your skin shouldn’t be part of that list we will chalk up thanks to the coronavirus. While some foods cause us to break out, regularly washing your face in the morning and in the...