I’m sure you’ve heard of it, but are you using it yet? Retinol is probably one of the most popular, controversial, complicated, and expensive skin care ingredients. Do you have questions? Have you tried it before? What did you think? How did your skin react? Will it help your skin look better as we come […]
This is how lipstick is made whether it is made by hand or on the assembly line. The mold looks just like mine, but can hold 100’s of lipsticks at a time. The base is melted, the color is added and the product gets poured into the mold. I hope you enjoy a sneak peek […]
This is such a fun and unique way to wear makeup. If you want to see what it’s all about come in to the shop and try it out.
Wear your sunscreen it’s important. A little sunscreen on your face each day will keep you from aging faster in the long run.
There are more bacteria on your hands than there are people on the planet. Find out why that matters for your makeup and skin care.
I am in love with Vitamin A. It has been something I have been incorporating into my cosmetics for years in the form of Rosehip and Cranberry oils, but now I can get a hold of retinol that is my new passion. It is the most beneficial ingredient you can add into your skincare routine. […]
Now introducing my newest ingredients! What I’m playing with and what I’m interested in. I love trying new ingredients and creating new products. In this video I introduce you to Octyldodecanol, AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) & BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) Fruit Extract Acids, Polyhydroxystearic Acid from castor oil, Retinol and Vitamin C in the form […]
I probably could have talked about this subject all day! Commercial companies don’t tend to use olive oil in their products for a couple of reasons; first it tends to be more expensive and second they are a little more challenging to use. But once I got a handle on all the ways olive oil […]
I know it’s sideways! And I fix it a few seconds into the video. In this video I just talk about some of the basic ingredients I use to make a natural mascara and what they do. I totally forgot to mention the beneficials I use! Those would be hydrolyzed oat protein, silk amino acids […]
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia “The acid mantle is a very fine, slightly acidic film on the surface of human skin acting as a barrier to bacteria, viruses and other potential contaminants that might penetrate the skin.[1] Sebum is secreted by the sebaceous gland and when mixed with sweat becomes the acid mantle. The pH of the skin is between 4.5 and 6.2, slightly acidic.[2][3] Since blood is slightly alkaline (7.4), pathogenic bacteria that become […]