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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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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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3 SKINCARE PRODUCTS TO SWITCH TO FOR FALL

By Maria Velve

Fall is a time of change.  Along with the beautiful colours of the leaves and rotating our closets, cooler weather skincare products are a-must.  It’s time to replace our gel cleanser with a creamier cleanser, and invest in a richer moisturizer and a serum.

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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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