Author: Jen Adkins

If you are not already using mineral makeup as your foundation, you may consider switching… Mineral makeup is made up of minerals found naturally in the earth that are ground up finely, with natural colorings and sometimes vitamins added to make it match your skin tone. Mineral makeup is non-comedogenic, which means it does not […]

You may be cleansing your skin day and night; keeping your hands off your face, and doing everything else right, but if you are not regularly cleaning your makeup brushes, your skin may be suffering! Makeup brushes can be loaded with bacteria and dust because of how they are stored, which can get on your […]

If you suffer from itchy eyes or skin whenever you pet your cat or dog, or if you can’t go outside without developing swelling and blisters on patches of your skin, you are suffering from allergies. Allergies can come in many forms, internally and externally, but for this post we will be concentrating on those […]

You may think that hitting the tanning bed provides a quick easy bronze looking glow. This is true, but there are some long term effects you need to be aware of. As I’m sure everyone has heard by now overexposure to UV radiations from both the sun and tanning beds can damage skin cells and […]

Feeling stressed?? Tense, nervous, unable to relax?? Whatever the reason for your distress, it’s best if you can find a way to control it because in addition to being bad for your overall health, stress can sure do a number on your skin! When your body feels stress a lot can happen – blood vessels […]

Does chocolate cause acne? Will drinking too much coffee make my skin age faster? Can eating lots of fried foods affect my skin? These are just some of the questions you may have about food and skin. So, let’s sort it all out shall we… I’m going to put your suffering to an end and […]

Greetings from sunny West Vancouver, B.C.! I have the privilege of house-sitting at a friend’s place – right on the beach! And let me tell you – it has been H.O.T. hot! Now, most sun bunnies would be thrilled at the opportunity to lay on the beach and dip their toes in the ocean surf. […]