Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Salicylic Acid

If you have the skin with acne, you may see that it requires more than just a little soap and warm water.  Chances are, you are familiar with all types of treatments. You have probably stumbled over more than one over the counter choices, including benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Figuring out which one is [...]

Martin Luther King Jr., More than a Day Off

“A riot is the language of the unheard.” “All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” How easy is it to forget the incendiary 1960′s, the civil rights movements and separate drinking fountains? In many ways, Martin Luther King Jr. has been regaled for his accomplishments in [...]

Drugstore Moisturizers: Stay Hydrated and Thrifty

The winter winds are blowing, chapping and having their way with your cheeks. At the same time,  indoor heating systems can further ravage your face. But since soaking yourself in La Mer isn’t an option for all of us, we need some options as far as affordable, yet functional facial moisturizers. Armed with some reader [...]

REbuilding Ravaged Skin with an Emergency Facial

Ok. Today was brutal. It was up, down and all around. I was haggard and sleep-deprived, my eyes were puffy enough to require Mick from Rocky to “cut me”. TODAY is another day, my friends. I didn’t get a lot of sleep last night, but I have found a way to renew in an emergency. [...]

Breaking Up

I broke up with my boyfriend today. Though we had only been dating for a few months, it felt rather intense. We got a puppy together. We had moved in together. Now I am going home to split up my earthly remains with a man who I thought I was going to be with forever. [...]

Night Cream Mishap

Uhmmm. Yeahhh. Well, I finally pulled the trigger and “treated” myself to a semi-expensive overnight cream. I know you’ve seen the commercials, I am quite sure you have passed by it while you are doing your shopping here or there. The active ingredient in it is Alpha Hydroxy. I’m thinking, no big deal. My skin [...]

New Year, New Resolutions

Ahh yes, the ol’ New Year’s Resolution…where we all sort of take stock. We will look at what we have accomplished and what we can work on. It is time to look at the year ahead and consider our challenges. In 2012 I have some serious plans. Some are to save more money, some include [...]

Acne, Sulfur and You

I’ve been hearing more and more about sulfur masks for acne. (And I know what you’re thinking–I need new friends, right?) Ok, fine. We are nerds. BUT, that said, it seems like the new greatest thing ever is the sulfur acne mask. Now, sulfur is far from a new thing–it has been used topically on [...]

I Have a Christmas Hangover

Ugh. Second day back at work and I am still trying to get back into the swing of things. I have leftovers overflowing out of my fridge, I still have wrapping paper balls throughout my house and I’m trying to catch up on my sleep. MAN, I’m glad that the Christmas craziness is over! Am [...]

The Gift of Clear Skin: Make your Own Toner!

Yeah, yeah. You know Christmas is this weekend. Chances are–you’re still looking for a few more gifts to supplement your stash. Well, I have an awesome idea! I am making my own toner and gifting to co-workers and friends. (Granted, this kind of thing won’t be great everyone, sure, but, it is an organic and [...]