Why would anyone ever “scrub” their delicate, soft, kissable lips? To keep them delicate, soft, and kissable, of course! We’ve all used body and face scrubs before—they help remove the rough skin on the surface, revealing the softer, fresher skin underneath. If it works with our face and the rest of our body, then it makes sense that it would work with our lips,too. (more…)
The Nubian Heritage body wash in your fall Yuzen box features three pretty cool-sounding ingredients—Indian hemp, Haitian vetiver, and neem oil. When you use the body wash, you’ll be amazed at how good it smells and how soft it leaves your skin, but you might wonder, “What are these ingredients, and why do they work so well?” (more…)
Although melanoma accounts for only about 2% of all skin cancer cases, it is the cause of most skin cancer deaths. It doesn’t take years to appear, like with some cancers. In fact, it’s the third-most common cancer in those aged 25-29. (more…)
When you’re committed to using only good-for-you, good-for-the-Earth body-care formulas like we are, you have to do a lot of label reading to make sure a product fits your needs. We’ve included Jurlique products in our boxes before, so we already knew that they’re ethically and environmentally responsible. (more…)
“Born with a severe cleft lip and palate, my daughter Cala was unable to eat and talk. After three surgeries, Cala is now able to eat and talk just like anychild. I am so happy she can be a normal little girl now. She loves to sing and dance. My hopes for my daughter are enormous. I want to say thank you to everyone who has given Cala the opportunity for a healthy and promising future.” (more…)
Citrus fruits are nature’s candy—they’re sweet, juicy, delicious, and very refreshing on a hot summer’s day. Citrus fruits contain vitamin C, fiber, potassium, folate, and vitamin A, all essential parts of a healthy diet. Studies show that nutrients in citrus fruits can help lower your stroke risk, help hinder cancer development, andreduce stress. Used in aromatherapy, sweet orange oil is known for its mood-brightening and stress-relieving benefits. (more…)
The words dermabrasion and microdermabrasion both sound clinical, scientific, rough, and more than a little scary. Both techniques involve buffing away the top layer of skin to expose the newer, fresher, younger-looking skin underneath. But that’s pretty much where the similarities end. (more…)
During winter and early spring, you hardly recognize your hands. Though they were soft and smooth last fall, they’re probably red, chapped, and scaly now. What’s a girl to do? (more…)
You might think that your lips dry out faster than anything else on your body—and you’d be right. First of all, the skin on your lips is much thinner than the skin on the rest of your face. And since lips don’t have hair or sweat glands, they don’t benefit from the protective body oils and sweat that regulate warmth and keep the rest of your skin smooth. (more…)
We’re not entirely sure who it was who first spied a big clump of brown seaweed in the ocean and thought, “Hey, I think I’ll eat some of that” or “Wow, let’s boil this down and make some tea.” We do know, however, that sea kelp (also called just kelp) has been harvested from nutrient-rich, shallow ocean waters for thousands of years, like since the Middle Stone Age. (more…)