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HOW TO SHOP FOR A CLEAN PERFUME

By Maria Velve

Did you know that the gifting of perfume goes back to ancient times? In Ancient Rome, perfume was viewed as a symbol of wealth and power. Therefore, giving perfume as a gift was a tradition that indicated great respect, affection and honour. I'm not a fan of the ingredients found in synthetic fragrance or the lack of transparency that goes with them. However, I believe that perfume is a beautiful thing as a long as...

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BEST ANTI-AGING ESSENTIAL OILS FOR THE SKIN

By Maria Velve

There is no better time than right now to look into improving things when it comes to your health and your skin. If your lifestyle has taken a toll on you leaving you looking tired and older overnight you're not alone! You might be looking for a couple new ways to look fresher. I’m going to give you a few simple tips on the best anti-aging essential oils...

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FIGHTING MASKNE IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS

By Maria Velve

With fall's arrival, our skincare regimen changes have to consider the changes in our skin from prolonged use of face masks - aka Maskne or mask acne.  Face masks have become a necessity, but not everyone's skin can tolerate the friction, trapped wetness and discomfort that they can cause our skin.

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HOW MANY SKINCARE PRODUCTS DO YOU REALLY NEED? HOW MANY SKINCARE PRODUCTS DO YOU REALLY NEED?

HOW MANY SKINCARE PRODUCTS DO YOU REALLY NEED?

By Maria Velve

While the beauty industry will have you believe that you need a dozen skincare products to get the job done, the opposite is quite true.  Here are three things to consider before adding another product to your skin care regimen.

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