Hello everyone! We’re very excited to introduce you to our next Skin Profile: Emma! Emma creates stunning floral arrangements - from her farm to your home - assembled with love in Toronto. Emma struggles with Perioral Dermatitis (PD) a rash-like skin condition that forms small bumps around the mouth (but can also go all the way up to the eyes - hello, been there). It is almost a combination of acne and rosacea, and thus it is often treated similarly. PD is frustrating because it is recurring, often linked to stress and while its true cause it unknown, it seems linked to using cosmetics and/or common prescription pharmaceuticals like nasal sprays. PD is often misdiagnosed as eczema or acne, which...
Happy Tuesday everyone! Today we’re profiling @lindsrosso - Linds shared her skin journey with us so we could share more information with you on what worked for her, fun skin tips & more! We’re so excited to introduce Linds - a Sault Ste. Marie native who is now hustling in the fashion industry in beautiful B.C.! Linds had perfect skin until she was 23, then began struggling with breakouts and rosacea. At 25 Linds was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Since PCOS is a hormonal disorder caused by enlarged ovaries it can have major side effects on the skin. While we mostly hear about the noncancerous growths it causes, at the heart of this condition is a hormonal imbalance. It...
Nurse Jamie Face Roller If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll recognize this tool from pretty much all my posts this week. I resisted what I thought was purely hype for so long, but after trying it once I was hooked. It has a nice weight so you don’t need to apply much pressure, and it genuinely feels like a massage. I can’t attest to the long term skin benefits yet (I’ve been using it for about a week) but I do know it feels amazing for releasing tension in my jaw and neck. I love my Gua sha and ice roller for de-puffing and lymphatic drainage, but this roller feels like a real massage (which I have been missing...
Now dubbed ‘maskne’ - the tell tale sign of being a responsible mask wearing citizen in the summer heat. Bound to happen, we set out to find the best ways to take care of your skin and prevent breakouts, irritation or inflammation while you mask up.
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a naturally occurring sugar in our skin that holds water and helps to keep our skin hydrated and plump. Our natural HA can hold a thousand times its weight in water (!) in our skin and joints AND prevents the moisture from evaporating into the air. Similarly to the collagen and elastin in our skin, the natural HA in our skin begins to decrease as we age. There are multiple ways to naturally boost the HA in our skin as we get older - diet and skincare are two very important ways! Where Does it Come From Fruits and veggies that are high in antioxidants protect the skin from inflammation and help the skin retain HA. You might...
