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Stress Away Essential Oil Blend Recipe
Sharing is caring! Young Living’s essential oil blend, Stress Away is by far my favorite blend EVER. I’ve already remade this blend 3 times and making today a 4th bottle! It’s a vanilla lovers dream. I have put it in all my DIY skincare products I’ve made lately and even made a roll on to
I Added Gemstones to My Routine...
If you are in a stressful season of life, you probably know how hard it can be to find time for self-care. As a mom of two young boys, with a busy job and a seemingly endless to-do list, I’m feeling the effects of my full plate on both my skin and my mood. So
Does your skin tone affect the...
Who should wear sunscreen? In short, everyone! Yep, no matter your skin tone or type, SPF should be your daily BFF. Let’s find out why… Ever heard the idea that people with deeper skin tones don’t need to wear sun protection? Well, that’s a dangerous misconception – and we’re here to set the record straight. The
What to Eat for Better Skin...
Let’s be honest – we can’t be green gods and goddesses 24/7. We all deserve a treat as part of our self-care routine! While films, wine and salty snacks are common companions to an evening of face masks and pampering, it’s worth remembering that your skin also needs nourishment from the inside out on a
What is Skin pH? The Skincare...
You may not have heard about pH balance in the realm of skincare before, but it’s more important than you might think. Dermatologists recognise that balanced pH levels can benefit skin, but you don’t have to be a scientist to understand why. Get ready for a deep dive into how pH levels affect your skin
Top 10 Makeup Essentials for Beginners...
The first time I ever used makeup, I was an eight-year-old girl with nothing but glitter liquid eyeliner and a dream. I’d managed to convince my mum to buy me this sparkling, jellified monstrosity for Christmas with the ever-convincing line: “all the girls in my class are allowed to wear it.” I wanted to be
Navigating Menopausal Skin – Tropic Skincare
At Tropic, we’re proud of the incredible diversity of those we nurture on their skincare journeys. With half of our community being women aged 45–55 — a time often coinciding with perimenopause, the precursor to menopause — it’s our duty and privilege to recognise and offer our support throughout this period of physical and mental
Essential Winter Skin Guide – Tropic...
Have you noticed a change in the appearance of your skin lately? Does it feel dry and tight? Is it lacking its usual vitality? If you’re feeling these winter woes, there’s a very good reason; when temperatures plummet, so does humidity, stripping away up to 25% of our skin’s moisture. Between the cold weather outside and
The Power Behind Youth Potion –...
In the ever-evolving world of beauty, two ingredients have endured the trends and stood the test of time for their almost supernatural efficacy: retinol and retinal. But what’s the difference between these skincare stalwarts? Or are they distinguishable only by a single letter? Though retinol and retinal are both derivatives of vitamin A and captivate skincare
How To Love Parenting A Teenager...
Stressing about your teen-to-be? Here’s how to prepare for the wonder years… As parents we’re taught to dread the teenage years. The hormones, the arguments and the attitude have always haunted parents’ nightmares, but add a global pandemic and the very serious downsides of social media in the mix and you have a seriously toxic
