Growing up in a working-class town in Michigan, most of the men in my life were considered “blue-collar” workers, even though their uniforms may or may not have had collars. They were Farmers, Mechanics, Factory Workers, Construction Workers, Plumbers, Truck Driver. Men who worked hard, men who worked with their hands. My father was a carpenter. He crafted wood trim in homes once the walls were finished. Once, he took me into one of the homes to proudly show me his craftsmanship. Each piece he had hand-carved, sanded, and stained. While he stood there beaming with pride over his finished product, I softly reached up and took his hand in mine. Before that moment, I had never held my daddy’s...
Are you looking for a safe and effective skin cream that works to both heal and protect your skin? Vitamin C creams are increasingly popular for a good reason—they work well without irritating side-effects. There are plenty of benefits to explore with vitamin C cream, from moisturizing to boosted healing, to sun protection, so let’s dive into the top vitamin C advantages for you to consider! Moisturizing EffectsVitamin C creams often include moisturizing ingredients that can help to hydrate your skin, such as squalene and jojoba seed oil. Squalene is a natural lipid produced in the body that helps provide lubrication for your skin. Jojoba oil is extracted from the jojoba plant, which is native to the southwestern US area....
Our skin is something that we have to live in regardless of how it feels. There are times when it feels dry and other times when it feels oily, and it can even feel porous at times. This can be confusing when trying to buy the best moisturizer for combination skin. When walking into a local drugstore or pharmacy, it can be overwhelming when you are trying to look for the right product. Your skin changes over the years: teenage years often bring acne breakouts and oily skins, and sun tanning season can dry out our skin and leave it flakey and hard.Providing hope for your skin with a good skin care routineAs you get older, your skin has a...
Castile soap gets its name from the Castile region in Spain, which is known for its olive-oil based soaps. While olive-oil is the traditional ingredient, today’s castile soaps are made from an assortment of plant-based oils, including plants, nuts, and vegetables. Castile soap comes in both solid and liquid form, but no matter its state, castile soap is a leading alternative to traditional soaps.1. All Natural IngredientsEver looked at a commercial bar of soap and noticed the lengthy ingredients list? Worse yet, an ingredients list of things you have never even heard of? Chemicals and additives can wreak havoc on your skin. With castile soap, your skin is nourished by all-natural ingredients. Traditional castile soap was made from olive oil,...
We all want younger looking skin that feels great. As we age, our skin feels more and more dry and looks less bright. Dry skin, wrinkles, sagging – they make us feel older than we really are. The good news is that there are products that can help you to achieve a smoother, tighter, more even skin tone. Hyaluronic acid serums do exactly that.What is Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that is produced by your body. As we age, the production of this acid slows down. It is most abundant in skin, eyes, and connective tissues. Hyaluronic acid has humectant properties. This means that it is able to attract moisture found in the air and pull it...
