Green Beauty

There was always one beauty product that took me a while to swap out, Mascara. Searching for the right natural and non-toxic mascara was a feat. I have tried SO many different brands over the years. None of the stood up to my favorite drug store option from my teen years. Until I came across an up and coming Canadian natural beauty brand.

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Retinols are commonly known and used in the world of dermatology to treat certain skin conditions. They are a wildly popular method of anti-aging or “graceful aging” as I prefer to call it. People often reach for them when they want to reduce wrinkles or fine lines for a smoother more youthful complexion. There are a lot of opinions and considerations when it comes to using retinols. There are also  some gentle natural and non toxic retinol alternatives for those who prefer them. This article will address the basics of retinols, how they work, benefits, potential side effects, gentle alternatives, as well as natural options.

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If you’re looking for a good organic and non toxic self tanner, look no further. Everyone loves a good glow to their skin. If you live in a Northern area like me where the snow takes over half of the year, you’ll appreciate having an option even more so. I always feel a bit more confident when I have a bit of a tan to an otherwise pale complexion. That being said, I don’t have access to warmth in the sun all year. I love the sun and all the health benefits it has to offer. But even in the summer months, I like to moderate my time to ensure I’m not contributing to fine lines and wrinkles. I often turn to self tanner when I am craving that bit of glow. Most self tanners on the market are quite toxic and not something I’d want to be putting all over. Eventually  I stumbled upon a unicorn and I am sharing all about it.

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