Custom skincare created for you!
The other day I was talking with several formulation chemists about ingredients. I have known for years about ingredient dusting-basically a company adding an ingredient at such a small amount that it does nothing other than give the company the ability to use it for marketing purposes. Anyway, one of the chemists admitted to having …
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This is my absolute favorite part of Why Not You Skincare™! Lately I have been seeing companies talk about custom skincare. The problem is most of these companies will use a base formula and have several different versions that they will tweak to “customize” for you. I say that’s not enough! Why Not You Skincare™, …
Imagine that you have read the newest skincare product that everyone is raving about. You run out to get it and than you try to figure out what step it replaces or what order everything is put on. I have been that person!!! So has several of my friends. They would ask me and I …
The last few years we have seen the demand for cleaner, more natural skincare. Consumers reading ingredient list. Google searching to see if they are natural or not. Broccoli anyone? Do me a favor and imagine broccoli growing in a garden. You could spray that broccoli with many pesticides and yet, that broccoli is still …
I meet someone this week that my heart went out to. I’m not sure why but when I see someone struggling with their skin, I just want to soothe it and make it better. I always have this impulse to cradle my hands on the person face, like that would allow me to gentle the …
The other day I was formulating a new facial moisturizer. It felt ah-may-zing! My skin felt so soft, nourished, super hydrated which was awesome since it has been feeling dry. It did have one draw back, it didn’t smell that great. Now I had a dilemma, use this amazing moisturizer or ditch it due to …
Would You Rather…Look 20 Forever or Smell Like A Skunk? Read More »
Do you think someone who works outside has the same skincare needs as someone who works in an office? How about someone who drinks tons of water versus someone who drinks one glass a day? What about someone who wears make up and someone who doesn’t. Suppose someone who is in their 60’s versus someone …
It’s that time of year again-winter!!! Everyone is digging out their warmer socks and sweaters because its cold out. What does that mean for your skin? Temperature changes Let’s think about the changes in the weather. As temperatures drop, so does humidity. People are closing windows and putting the furnace on to combat the cooling …
Ever been confused by if a product is really natural? There are so many options out there that say they are natural. Than you look at the ingredient list and you are left wondering, is it really natural? How is natural defined? It’s confusing and overwhelming. It should be easy to define natural versus synthetic. …
Oh the woos of dry skin! No one likes it and yet most of get it. Maybe you live in a dry climate like Arizona or maybe you live where there are cold winters. Whatever the case, no one likes dry skin! Let’s chat about what dry skin is and what is the best way …