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In my freshman year of high school, I (Amy) was sitting in study hall trying to wrap up my homework. Across the room was a girl staring at me. Her arms were crossed on her desk, and her head wanted to dive back down to rest, but she held her gaze at me. Since it was a silent study hall, I made a quizzical look with my eyebrows to try to understand what was happening. In slow motion she gestured someone punching my eye. Then she mouthed the words, "Who gave you a black eye?" You can imagine my horror when...

Has ever happened--you go to put on your "tried and true" makeup product, and you look in the mirror and something is 'off'? You can't put your finger on it, but it just looks...too much! The blush looks too bright. The lipstick just shrank your lips? Yes--this is really common, and certainly one of the reasons that many women choose to wear less makeup as they age. As it turns out, the shades and techniques that worked well for us in our 20s and 30s may not serve us well as we age. If you are curious about how to...

Do you ever have a glass of wine or a beer, then the next day you notice that your skin looks a bit dry or dull--you are not alone! Even if you are not a big drinker, alcohol can have a fairly dramatic impact on your skin. Whomp! Whomp! Even if you are drinking a little bit, drinking alcohol can cause dry skin, dark circles, flushing and lowered elasticity. For those who drink more can suffer from a number of skin conditions.  So exactly what does alcohol do to the skin? 1. Dehydrates SkinRadiant, glowing skin requires proper hydration. Drinking...

For the past few years, Hyaluronic Acid has developed a bit of celebrity status in the skincare world, especially natural skincare! So what exactly is hyaluronic acid, and why is it getting so much attention? Despite its rather clinical sounding name, hyaluronic acid is exceptionally gentle and hydrating for your skin. If we had to nail down just one reason why women love it so much, it is because it hydrates the skin very well. Hydrated skin is plump, radiant skin that glows, which is typically what women want from their skincare products.  The most attractive feature of Hyaluronic Acid is that it can hold a thousand times its...

While you likely wash your face each night before bed, there is also an opportunity to hydrate and rejuvenate your skin each night while you are sleeping. For best results, follow our Evening Routine: 1. Cleanse: On dry skin, apply the Face Wash to your face in circular motions. Rub this into your skin, including the area around the eyes. Allow the oils to be absorbed by the face for at least one minute. Get a wash wash cloth, and wipe away excess oils with warm cloth.2. Tone: Pump the Toner to a cotton pad, then apply to your face. The Toner...