Sustainable shopping is a hot topic and environmentally-minded fashionistas can find beauty and personal care products that lean towards green. Eco-friendlier beauty routines can potentially be more cost-effective and are a step in the right direction for the planet. By reducing, reusing, and recycling at the vanity you can make beauty decisions that are better for the environment and your skin. We’ve rounded up 5 of our favorite ways to feel amazing while reducing your carbon footprint – check out our top picks below and embark on a greener beauty routine!
Winter comes in various forms depending on the region, and the same can be said for your skin. As the scenery shifts from fall to winter the effects of cold temperatures, winds, rain and snow start revealing themselves from head to toe. Whether dealing with chapped lips or cracked cuticles, this list of cold weather skin solutions will help you stay hydrated, moisturized, and feeling vibrant during the winter months.
Between the mad dash of finding the perfect gift and floods of seasonal parties, it can be a challenge to remain merry and bright during the holiday season. Over extending time and energy is a common mistake people make during the holidays, and the resulting stress can cause fatigue and irritability. Check out these seven stress reducers to ensure that the most wonderful time of the year stays that way.
The virtues of essential oils have been recorded for centuries, and aid in everything from relaxation to healing. The ancient practice dates back to biblical times, when oils were extracted from the roots, stalks, leaves and flowers of plants to cope with a variety of health issues. In the last decade essential oils have made a comeback, and are receiving a great deal of attention as a natural alternatives to harsh chemical treatments. With the popularity of essential oils on the rise, it’s important to understand how to apply them, and how to determine if they are high quality.
When it comes to skin care products and cosmetics, letting go can be tough. Finding quality merchandise that works well with your skin type is often a challenge, not to mention an investment. However, if those beloved cosmetics and skin care products are expired, they can be detrimental to delicate skin. The signs for aging products are likely familiar, and fairly easy to spot. Coagulation in lip-gloss or foundation, strong odors, and separation all indicate that it’s time to bid adieu to old cosmetics.
When the word "mustard" comes to mind, it generally evokes images of Coney dogs and German sausages drenched in various shades of yellow. But what about envisioning mustard as a part of hydrotherapy used in bathing? Using mustard as a form of relaxation and detoxification may seem far-fetched, but it’s a method dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Mustard baths are also colored throughout England’s history and continue to rise in popularity.
It’s your party and you’ll cry if you want to -- especially if someone overturns the punch bowl on your new ivory carpet. Plenty can go wrong when you play party host, and taking care of every detail means you have little if any time to enjoy the festivities yourself. So why not move your next party out of your home and into your local Burke Williams Spa instead? These four occasions provide the perfect excuse for a spa day:
On top of everything else you need to do in the morning, moisturizing your skin can feel like another chore - so why do it? As it turns out, moisturizing doesn’t just feel great, it can help keep your skin clear, smooth, and wrinkle-free in the future. If you’re not convinced, take a look at the top 5 reasons you MUST moisturize your skin.
Why would you put cucumbers on your eyelids, a hot towel over your face or stones on your spine? While some spa treatments seem counterintuitive (bathe in mud to get clean?), they’re rooted in time-tested wellness techniques that are proven to lower stress and make you feel great. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular treatments and the science and tradition behind them:
The summer heat has been relentless these past few weeks, and as the UV radiation keeps climbing, healthy skin becomes an even bigger concern, but we’ve got the cure. Premature aging, sunburns and other summer skin concerns won't weigh on your mind when you familiarize yourself with these five concepts:
