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This article from the Vancouver Province from January 8 – Not all ‘mineral’ makeup is equal – is bugging me, so I thought I’d rant for a moment.“…mineral makeup is being touted as not only better than chemical-based products, but healthier, too…” Every single thing in the world is made up of chemicals. Water, air,...
So we’ve made three hand lotions over the last three days – one for summer time fun, one for winter time moisturizing, and a less greasy winter time hand lotion. We didn’t make huge changes, but what we did alter was just enough to make each lotion feel different. I think I’ve said it before...
Anonymous posted this as a comment…When you say “astringent” it makes me think “drying out” – but that’s not the case with “astringent” oils and butters? I used to think I liked drier lotions too until recently. I find they don’t leave the (greasy, if you will) layer that I guess I like! But I...
So let’s say you want a winter hand lotion but you’re not a fan of the greasier feeling lotions like I am! (Here’s a post that goes into a little detail about less greasy lotions…) You want something occlusive to provide barrier protection, something to help with skin barrier repair, and something to moisturize and...
Yesterday we took a look at a post sun, summer time hand lotion – let’s take a look at some winter hand lotion oil combinations! What are my winter-y needs? I kinda sorta forget to wear gloves and coats and sweaters and things of that nature this time of year. I get warm really easily,...