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HOW TALLOW BENEFITS YOUR SKIN

By Maria Velve

There are many reasons why you use grass-fed tallow on your skin. My youngest son struggled with severe eczema for years and I tried it all including grass-fed tallow.  It made a wonderful moisturizer after bath time and deeply nourished his skin.  Grass-fed tallow is amazing for many skin uses including...

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GIVE YOUR SKIN A BREAK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

By Maria Velve

The holidays are here! During this busy, stressful and indulgent time of year, it's always a good reminder to take some time to take care of yourself and your skin.  Here are 5 ways to give your skin a break this holiday season without....

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WHY YOUR SKIN NEEDS NATURAL RETINOL

By Maria Velve

Retinol is one of the most talked about anti-aging ingredients and for a good reason! Also known as vitamin A, retinol can repair and rejuvenate the skin beautifully. However, not everyone can use the conventional vitamin A products that are found on many cosmetic store shelves.  This is why natural retinol products...

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HOW MENOPAUSE AFFECTS THE SKIN HOW MENOPAUSE AFFECTS THE SKIN

HOW MENOPAUSE AFFECTS THE SKIN

By Maria Velve

How Menopause affects the skin can vary from woman to woman. Hormonal fluctuations can manifest on the skin in a variety of ways such as acne, severe dryness, sensitivity and more. These are the top 5 changes you need to know about...

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YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHOOSING A MINERAL SUNSCREEN YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHOOSING A MINERAL SUNSCREEN

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHOOSING A MINERAL SUNSCREEN

By Maria Velve

With warmer days finally here and people heading out on vacation, it's especially important that you are wearing sunscreen everyday. However, nobody wants to wear sunscreen that they don’t like the feel of, is out of their budget or for a million other reasons personal to you. It is therefore crucial...

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GENTLE SKINCARE FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN GENTLE SKINCARE FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN

GENTLE SKINCARE FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN

By Maria Velve

When acne strikes, many of us go on the attack. But with the right gentle skincare, your acne-prone skin can start feeling and looking better. Here are some gentle solutions using natural products.

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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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