Today we chat about Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate and Retinaldehyde. People LOVE retinol for it’s anti-wrinkle benefits right? But what risks are associated with this chemical? Retinol is vitamin A derivative. Retinol is promoting cell turnover and prevents clogging of pores. It is revealing the healthy looking skin underneath. Cell turnover also helps reduce and prevent… Read More
There is a lot of information to learn about surfactants so I have done my best to make this as simple as possible while providing some information so you can make informed decisions. Surfactants have a bad rap in the cosmetics industry, mostly the clean beauty products. They have their reasons for this though, but… Read More
Lets talk lip products.  Did you know that on average we eat 1 pound of lipstick PER YEAR?  So what exactly are we eating here…  Lipsticks are almost always given scents and flavourings to taste better and smell better. Natural products typically don’t have a bad smell to begin with but ones… Read More
HYALURONIC ACID Sounds like a chemical you don’t want to put near your skin, but is it really? Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in the human body. It is an extremely beneficial ingredient that helps hold vast amounts of water. So you will often find this ingredient in anti-aging products. It is a fantastic ingredient… Read More
Everyone wants beautiful skin that naturally glows without having to pile on makeup. For years, until my late 20’s, I suffered from acne and scarring after years of being told the wrong information. Things like “avoid oils”, “opt for water based moisturizer”, even “skip the moisturizer”, “let the zits dry out”. Does anyone realize how awful… Read More
Review and tutorial of the Ativo Skincare brush cleaner. To be honest, I was perfectly happy with shampoo and thought about trying this product MANY MANY times but kept changing my mind. Then Tracy reached out to me and offered to send me one so I said sure. So glad I did! All I can say, I’ll… Read More
When choosing products, we are always intimidated by the ingredients list. Consider this a cheat sheet. Let’s look at our first 6 ingredients that are good for your skin! ROSEWATER Rosewater is made by infusing rose petals in water so obviously it smells incredible. But it also has been shown to help maintain PH level… Read More
Bill S-214 has passed the Senate! But what the heck does that mean? And what is it? And why should I care? Bill S-214 is now halfway to becoming law in Canada, having been passed by the Senate and now moving onto the House of Commons. For those of you not familiar with how… Read More
Let’s Talk Sunscreen It’s coming up to summer and while you should be protecting your skin year round, it is especially important as the temperature rises and UV index gets higher. But how do you know which sunscreen to choose? There are so many variations of sunscreen, it can be hard to know how to… Read More
Mink lashes used to be all the rage. You have probably heard about getting lashes, coats and other items in Mink fur. You may have also heard the term “cruelty free mink”. What is a Mink you ask? That’s a great question, let’s check it out! Here is the actual definition: Mink miNGk noun a… Read More