Skin Care
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We Tried Salt Therapy And It Was… Strange But Effective
Testing Out Halotherapy With My Fiancé at the Old Mill Inn Spa. Hearing the words ‘Halotherapy’ had me immediately wondering “What is that exactly? It that some aura-cleansing thing?” It turns out that it’s Salt Therapy. And it has been used to treat many ailments, ranging from skin conditions, respiratory issues, and, more recently, chronic…
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The Purist’s Lux Gift Guide for Green Beauty Lovers
Vegan, Green Beauty Gift Ideas for All! Ah, it’s the winter holiday season again! And one of the things I look forward to the most is spoiling people with special gifts. I especially love giving green beauty products, because I see them as a form of self-care. Masks, serums, and massage stones are little luxuries…
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Kypris Gift Sets Have Arrived!
Just in Time For the Holidays. The Best Gift For the Green Beauty Lover in Your Life… Or Yourself. 😉 You know how much I love KYPRIS! I’m a big fan of the Moonlight Catalyst, Glow Philtre, and their dreamy Beauty Serums. KYPRIS sales are notoriously elusive, so if you’re looking for a KYPRIS discount…
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Green Beauty I’m Currently Obsessed With… | #02
I’m Currently Obsessed With… Moonlight Catalyst, The Blue Cocoon, and Glow Baby Transitional months like September, October, and November signal a change in how we should be treating our skin. The air gets drier, and colder, leeching moisture from unprotected skin. (Your face is especially vulnerable to dehydration!) You can’t go wrong with richer moisturizers,…
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I’m Currently Obsessed With | #01
A New Series From The Purist All About Real Obsessions. I’ve never been one for those “favourite-of-the-month” posts and videos. I don’t like to talk about a product or idea until I’m sure about it. It’s the same reason I don’t make too many “haul” videos on my YouTube channel. How can you know if…
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Polish & Plump Sugar Lip Scrub (LUSH) Recipe
A Quick, Natural & Cheap DIY to Pamper Your Your Pout. This is a super simple, 4 ingredient sugar lip scrub recipe inspired by LUSH Cosmetics. It’s perfect for winter months, or whenever your lips need a little TLC. Both my sister and I are big fans of the sugar lip scrubs from LUSH. They…
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The Best Green, Vegan, + Cruelty Free Winter Skincare Products – 2018
Odacite, May Lindstrom, Josh Rosebrook, Okoko Cosmetiques, and More Essentials for Winter Skincare! All of these beauty brands are cruelty-free and use high-quality botanicals. Plus, every skincare item listed is vegan. It’s the start of a new year and I could not be more excited! But it’s also the dead of winter in Canada. Which…
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Fight Acne with Cruelty Free Products
Battling Acne Breakouts with Non-toxic Products There is a Wide Range of Cruelty-Free Acne Treatments. Find Out Which One Are Best for Your Skin’s Unique Needs. I’ve literally been dreaming of clear skin since the age of 14 or 15. For one reason or another, it’s something that has been difficult for me to completely…
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The 6 Best Naked Lush Products to Pamper from Head to Toe
When it comes to making responsible beauty products, LUSH still reins Queen. What is really great about LUSH is that it brings green, sustainable-focused products to the public in an easy-to-access way. Across the UK, Canada, and the US, you can find a LUSH shop in most major cities. If you have a large mall…
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Kypris Glow Philtre Refining Mask Review
Luminous, youthful skin requires a beauty arsenal.* Make sure the Kypris Glow Philtre refining mask is in yours! *Plus a healthy diet and plenty of H20! There are few brands which tick all the boxes for me: green [ check ], luxurious [ check ], cruelty free [ check ], effective [ check ], and beautiful…
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Herbivore Botanicals Sea Mist and Pink Clay Mask Review
Getting Summer Ready with Herbivore Botanicals In the previous post, I complained about the rash of bumps and pimples spreading across my jawline like teenage wildfire. While the appearance of new blemishes has definitely slowed down, there was still work to do. My face desperately needed something capable of heavy-duty-acne-fighting. But I also wanted to…
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Ocean Cleansing Mudd and White Algae to the Rescue!
After a long flight from Toronto to Dallas, my skin was freaking out. Topical blemish treatments stopped working. Was this stress-induced acne? I had to try something new. Enter: Ocean, Sun, Earth and Atmosphere. Or OSEA (Oh-SEE-uh) for short. This brand caught my eye due to a) their minimalist pretty packaging and b) their natural,…