Skincare Articles

Conscientious skincare - an educational series to promote better, nontoxic skin healing solutions, to stimulate conversation about healthy skin, and to encourage sound decision making on skincare choices we make.

Alcohol, a Sterilizing Myth

January 16, 2020

Fact is that alcohol can potentially do more harm than good. Alcohol delays wound healing by damaging surrounding healthy tissue; and denatures proteins, damages membranes, leads to super-organisms and strips natural H2O from the surface of the skin.

The Truth About Treating Ingrown Toenail Pain with Antibiotics

December 15, 2019

Avoid use of topical antibiotics such as Neosporin to treat fungal infections as they also kill the helpful microbiome that protect the body’s over all immune system.

Environmental Endocrine Disruptors and Breast Cancer Development

November 07, 2019

As of 2019, one in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer sometime during her life, and the majority have no family history of it. While genetics and hormonal factors are largely not modifiable, our environment is something we can change to help reduce our risk of breast cancer.

Beware of Imported Skin-Lightening Creams

October 23, 2019

...Skin lightening products made overseas normally contain calomel or mercury, thereby the onus is on the consumer to educate themselves about the safety of products purchased overseas or even on sites such as Amazon or Ebay.

Lip Filler After Care

October 10, 2019 1 Comment

How I cared for my lips after filler injection with Post-Traumatic Response Gel.

A Case of Hormone Triggered Acne

October 02, 2019

A young girl with cystic acne after starting birth control, and her journey to heal her skin with natural remedies.

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What You 'Should' Know about Organic and Natural Skincare

September 25, 2019

Acne Dos and Don'ts: What You Need To Know

September 04, 2019

How to Get Rid of Bruises: 5 Remedies You Need to Know

July 31, 2019

Non-Toxic Skincare: The Benefits of Using Organic or Natural Products

July 31, 2019

Living With Eczema: No Prescription Required

July 11, 2019

While eczema is more prevalent in children, your first outbreak can occur at any age. Unfortunately, eczema is a chronic skin condition. That means if you have one outbreak, chances are it will affect you again. Learn about treating your eczema with an effective, organic solution.