Lately in my previous blog posts I have been focusing a lot on different skincare ingredients specifically, so in today’s post I thought we take a few steps back and cover the basics. If you have ever wondered whether your morning skincare routine should be the same as your evening one, or what the purpose of a day cream and night cream truly is, I am going to break it…
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How to Choose the Right Makeup Products: Foundation, Mascara, Blush, Lipstick, and Eyeshadow
Walking into a beauty store can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds of foundations, mascaras, blushes, and lipsticks, and unless you know how to choose makeup that actually works for you, it can be really hard to figure out where to even start. I have been…
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Keratosis Pilaris: How to Actually Improve Bumpy Skin
Have you ever noticed those small, rough bumps on the back of your arms, thighs, or even your cheeks and wondered what they are? Maybe you thought it was just dry skin, or breakouts, or something you could scrub away in the shower. But no…
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Niacinamide: What It Does, How to Use It, and Why Your Skin Needs It
If I could only recommend one skincare ingredient to someone who is just getting started with skincare, it would probably be niacinamide, alongside hyaluronic acid. And I do not say that lightly. Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is one of those rare ingredients that…
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Self-Care Routine Ideas: The Products and Rituals I Swear By
I am sure we have all at some point seen those beautiful, aesthetic self-care routines on social media and thought I need to add that. The candles. The journaling. The perfectly organized bathroom shelves. And while those look beautiful, I think the reality is that…
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AHA BHA PHA: The Complete Guide to Chemical Exfoliants
If there is one skincare step that can really change how your skin looks and feels, it is exfoliation. By removing the dead skin cells that build up on the surface, it improves texture, brightness, and helps your other products absorb better. And I am…
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How I Built Glowhaven: From Choosing a Name to Designing Every Detail
If you read my first post about why I quit my job to build Glowhaven, you know the emotional side of the story. The burnout. The years of dreaming. The decision to finally bet on myself. Want to know the story behind why I started…
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Skincare Ingredients List A to Z: Common Skincare Ingredients Explained
Have you ever flipped a skincare product over, looked at the ingredients list, and felt completely lost? You are not alone. Between the long scientific names, the acronyms, and the ingredients that are hard to pronounce, it can feel like you need a chemistry degree…
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UVA vs UVB: What They Do to Your Skin and How to Protect It
While I was sitting on a plane headed to Amsterdam, I started thinking about UVA vs UVB rays and how important suncare really is. Most of us do not realize it, but even when we are flying above the clouds, UVA rays are still reaching us through…
