skincare

Kefir and Papaya DIY exfoliator
I’ve been living in the desert for the better part of a decade now, so I know a thing or two about dry skin. I was born with naturally dry, sensitive skin and moving to the desert in Southern California only made it worse. The hard water, the forever-pounding sun

detox apple cider vinegar drink for clearer skin
This has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FiercelyCleanPores #CollectiveBias With the recent season change, it is the perfect time to update your beauty routine. Your beauty routine isn’t just about topicals, though, it is also about what you put in your body.

6 pre-winter skincare tips
These 6 pre-winter skincare prep tips are part of a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Vaseline. As the seasons change, so should your skincare routine. And as we prepare for the winter season, it is important to start prepping your skin for the dry weather. I naturally have dry skin

vitamin C + E corrective mask {DIY facial}
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carmex. All opinions are 100% mine. Summer has a way of taking its toll on your skin, especially here in the desert. The sun is strong and the air is dry – a very bad combo for your face.

post-pool skincare tips for kids {summer days}
These post-pool skincare tips for kids in chlorinated pools with JOHNSON’S® products is as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #johnsonspartners Being mid-July, there is no doubt we are all spending a lot of time at the pool with the kids. My water babies live half of their lives

dry heat skincare {desert life}
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Vaseline. The opinions and text are all mine. Summer is in full force now and you must be feeling the heat! I grew up on the East Coast so I definitely get the humidity, but here in Palm Springs,

‘I love you’ touches from late talkers {toddlertown}
I used JOHNSON’S® for my little one and for myself as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #johnsonspartners #SoMuchMore My son will be 28 months soon and still says very few words. It is beyond frustrating for both sides, toddler and parent, but I have been assured everything is

moisturizing grapefruit + tarragon baby soap {DIY}
I used baby products by JOHNSON’S® to create Homemade Grapefruit Tarragon Moisturizing Baby Soap as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #johnsonspartners I’m pretty particular about the products I put on my baby’s skin. I have hyper-sensitive skin and I know how it feels to put irritating chemicals on

beauty tips for holiday hostessing {entertaining}
You’ve been pinning away to your “merry and bright” and “hostess with the mostess” Pinterest boards, preparing for the upcoming holiday parties, but have you thought about yourself? Being a perfect hostess is more than decor and dining. You must also look and play the part, and while creating a

luxurious face and neck sheet masks {Karuna}
You might remember my post a couple years ago for Karuna Skin where I raved and raved about their magical skin masks. Well, I have continued to use them over the years with amazing results, seriously they are transformative for the skin. All Karuna Luxe sheet masks contain an exclusive