Are Your Favorite Beauty Products Actually Making You Sick? A cleanser in the morning. Moisturizer and sunscreen before work. Maybe a serum or undereye product here and there. Most of us have pretty specific skincare routines that we stick to on a daily basis. For many, routines have grown longer and more complex over the past decade. Especially with the rise of influencer …
This month, I’ve been thinking about skin. I’ve been learning about how to care for it, especially now that the sun is shining and I spend as much time soaking it in as possible. On the east coast, I had to take extreme measures to stay cool. I used my freezer to chill all plates, bowls, and utensils before eating …
Carrots. Despite their bright orange color, crispy crunch, sweetness unleashed upon perfect cooking, some people hate them. It seems strange to me (maybe some people were attacked by bunnies in their past lives?) but there are several online forums on the subject, an “I Hate Carrots” Facebook page, and several mediocre YouTube videos on the subject. Here’s one. Here’s another …
In my summer searching for skin care news, I came across the Skin Care Foundation’s new campaign. It’s called, “Go With Your Own Glow.” I love it! Check it out! Learning to love yourself can be a tough battle. At Root, we’re all about helping our members and friends win that battle. Only by letting go of judgment and truly …
As some of you may recall from a previous post, I’ve recently discovered the wonders of moisturizer. My skin is thanking me by being more radiant and throwing fewer temper tantrums in the form of break-outs. I’ve been falling in love with skin care, enjoying the delicious sensations of bumpy exfoliants, cooling toners, and sweet, creamy moisturizers. Now that it’s …
I think about my skin, of course. I see it every day. I inspect my reflection, I squint and frown at blemishes, I pluck out unwanted hairs. But I never think about it too much. I didn’t used to anyway. I didn’t want to. I had other things to think about. Besides, I’m busy. By the time I’m getting ready …
Acne? Hormonal Breakouts? Rosacea? Age spots? Lines and wrinkles? It’s spring, a time for new beginnings. Get started on your journey to the clear complexion you deserve with an LED Light Therapy Series. Developed by dermatologists, this light pulsation technology is truly rejuvenating. The blue light destroys bacteria. The red light encourages collagen production. The result? A smoother …
Seasons are nice because there is always something to look forward to. I’m tired of putting raisins in my yogurt. But, if this year is going to be anything like any of the other years I’ve experienced (and I suspect it will) I don’t suppose I have too much to worry about. Berry season will come. The pumpkins came, the …
