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7 Pregnancy-Safe Retinol Alternatives

May 4, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for pregnancy-safe retinol alternatives was, until very recently, a challenge for expecting skin-care addicts– even amid the nascent clean beauty and skincare revolution. More and more people, however, are requesting powerful, effective, and safe alternatives to chemical-filled skincare products of yore, especially during pregnancy. Thus, after years of searching and researching during our own […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, pregnancy, skincare

Easy Calming DIY Lavender Body Butter Recipe

April 7, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin 6 Comments

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This homemade DIY body butter is perfect for giving your driest parts a little extra love during the coldest months of the year, and for sunburnt skin during the hottest months. Comfort and self-care is extremely important for mental wellbeing in the winter and the heat. Thus, this calming DIY lavender body butter can be […]

Filed Under: Mood Recipes Tagged With: beauty, calming, gifts for stressed people, recipe, vegan

3 Breast Milk Facial Recipes (Yes, Seriously: It’s Great for Skin + Using Leftover Supply)

February 7, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

When I was in my mid-twenties and traveling like crazy in pursuit of unique wellness treatments, a beauty bar in Chicago started offering breast milk facials for $40 a pop at their hip facial spa in River North. As a skincare junkie obsessed with trying new things, I immediately flagged this treatment as something I […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, DIY, parenting, pregnancy, self care

7 Great Tips for Soothing Stressed Out Skin

January 22, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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According to research by the International Society of Dermatology, almost half of the polled respondents classify their skin as “sensitive.” Several factors contribute to this epidemic of stressed-out skin: pollution, increasingly complicated skincare labels, diet, poor sleep, product marketing, and a busy lifestyle. This confluence of stressors makes caring for your skin even more important […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: beauty, calming, skincare

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