Tag Archives: moisturizers

Reading Beauty Labels: What is Glycerin?

I’m a reader; always have been, always will be. You put something with words on it in front of me and I’ll end up reading it. I was reading the ingredients on a bottle of lotion (usually I’m looking to see what kind of fragrance it has — natural or synthetic) when I noticed that the second ingredient was glycerin. I’ve you’ve tried making your own soap at home, you may already be familiar with glycerin (or glycerol). It’s popular in soap because it acts as a humectant — it attracts moisture to the skin. Check your labels — glycerin … Continue reading →

The Most Frugal Moisturizer That Really Works

The dry winter season has arrived, and with it comes dry, cracked skin. From dry patches to flaky skin, and faces that appear sunburned but are windburned, it becomes harder to keep skin feeling moisturized. There are several quite frugal ways to help keep your skin looking its best this season. And there are two products most people already have that I swear by, especially for those with severely dry skin. Vaseline Often overlooked for what it was intended for, a moisturizer, Vaseline is an amazing addition to your nightly routine. By morning skin should feel healthier and after a … Continue reading →

Fall Skin Care

As the weather starts to cool and dry out, don’t forget about your skin! Fall is a great time to repair any sun and exposure damage from the summer, and get yourself ready for the colder months. Drink plenty of water and use moisturizing lotions and creams on your skin! Overexposure to the sun and the changing environments (cool and dry inside and hot and humid outside) can leave your skin ultra-dry. Apply lotion or cream after every bath or shower, and every time you wash your hands. Some beauty experts recommend a skin peel or other exfoliating treatment in … Continue reading →