Category: BEAUTY

Zoom Boom

Did you know Botox and fillers were actually on the rise the last 2 years? In fact, over 9 billion dollars were spent on aesthetic procedures in 2020.  I assumed Covid would have caused a huge decline, but it was quite the opposite. Plastic surgeons and dermatologists attribute this sudden rise to something called the ‘Zoom boom.’ As ‘work from home’ became the new normal, people started noticing their appearance and looks during their Zoom meetings. Enter @dr.umbarm. Read more

 

4 Supplements for Glowing Skin

If there’s one thing I have discovered, it’s skincare is a lifelong journey.  Our skin is constantly changing with age, environmental factors, stress, hormones, diet, and countless other things.  I recently shared My Favorite Things: Skin Care Edition, full of my favorite topical skincare products.  Today I wanted to share with you my holy grail of supplements that have had the greatest impact on the health and appearance of my skin*. Read more

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

The season of love is upon us!  Valentine’s Day to me isn’t just for romantic partners, but an extra opportunity to show our loved ones how much we care, AND to take a little extra care of ourselves.  I have put together a curated list of products I use and love, as well as some incredible experience gifts to give you some unique ideas.  Happy Gifting! Read more

Lip Kit

I love them all but check out my favorite: I Can and I Will.  This is vegan and cruelty-free.

https://www.realher.com/products/lip-kit?variant=32137830105146

Vegan Gift Guide

Welcome to my first EVER gift guide! I am so excited to share with you some of my favorite brands and products I use all the time.  If you are looking for the perfect gift for the plant-based person on your list this holiday season you have come to the right place.  These finds are all vegan, sustainable and under $500.  Happy holidays and happy shopping! Read more

A few months ago I started to notice some not fun things happening with my skin. I don’t know if it was the changing weather or the added stress of world events…whatever it was, wreaked havoc on my skin. I’d been experiencing increased acne and redness which stressed me out even more. This seemed like the perfect time for me to try my hand LED light therapy. I’d heard good things and since I’d be sheltering-in-place anyway, I decided to test out Amazing 2015’s LED Photon Skin Treatment. Read more

Gua Sha

Do you Gua Sha?  It’s a routine I’ve fallen in love with recently!  If you aren’t familiar, gua sha is part of traditional Chinese medicine where you use a tool to comb the skin in order to improve circulation, reduce inflammation and promote healing.  After a few weeks of performing this ritual morning and night I’ve noticed a reduction in puffiness and inflammation, and an overall healthy glow in my face.  I also find the process very calming and stress relieving. Read more