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Revitalize Your Lips with a Nighttime Lip Care Routine

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You may have noticed—a lot of people are turning their attention to the world of lip care. Lips are delicate. The skin is thin and can be more susceptible to the sun, wind, and everything else. During the summer, they can easily become dry and irritated, leaving them looking rough. Lip Scrubber The answer? It might be time to start a nighttime lip care regimen. You may have a daily lip care routine, but there are extra benefits you can give your lips by adding a nighttime routine. It goes beyond lip scrubs and balms. It starts by adding an overnight lip mask to your lip care lineup. Slow Down Your Lip Care In this fast-paced, instant-gratification world, sometimes it’s beneficial to slow things down a bit. There’s nothing wrong with a quick lip care routine in the morning. You can restore your lips with a lip scrubber and balm. If lip care is on your mind, these two components can be essential. But it can also be beneficial to slow things down. An overnight lip mask gives your lip

3 Reasons Why Sugar Scrubs Are a Must Before and After Shaving

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We’ve all been there. You're in the shower, going through the motions of shaving your legs, underarms, and everywhere else. You think, “There’s gotta be a better way!” While that might sound like something out of a late-night infomercial, there just might be a better way. No, shaving is still part of the equation, but you can refresh your shaving routine with a sugar body scrub! A sugar body scrub can give your skin—and body hair—an advantage before and after you shave. It adds more hydration and moisturization to the shaving experience. Here’s why that can make a difference. Coconut Body Scrub  Soften and Refresh Body Hair Soft, refreshed body hair can be easier to shave. And a sugar body scrub made with nourishing, hydrating ingredients can leave skin and hair softer and refreshed in just minutes. Before shaving, give skin a quick exfoliation. Let the scrub—with all its shea, cocoa, and mango butters—sit on your skin for just a moment or two. Then start your normal shaving r

Self-Care and Strawberries: A Match Made in the Berry Patch

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There’s something special about biting into a fresh-out-of-the-patch strawberry. It’s lusciously red, juicy, and bursting with incredible flavor. You’ve never had a strawberry quite like it anywhere else. They’re distinct, wholesome, and welcoming. You could say they belong in your self-care! Self-care is all about taking a little time just for you. It’s an important topic, and it’s something we can always use more of. When life gets a little too fast-paced and you need to slow things down, that’s a sign it’s time for some self-care. And maybe some strawberries—and some natural bath bombs scented of strawberries. Here are a few ways you can get more strawberries into your self-care! Strawberries From the Farmers Market This article would be remiss if it didn’t mention getting real strawberries. When life is throwing all kinds of challenges at you and you decide to set aside some time for yourself, a dish of fresh strawberries can be restorative all by itself. Maybe it’s just a dish

Photo Ready: 3 Skincare Tips for Your Summertime Photo Shoot

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Have a summertime photo shoot on the calendar? Or are you someone who’s always up for an impromptu photo shoot? From weddings to just because, summer is the perfect time for a photo shoot. You’ve been spending time in the sun—and you have a glow you want to capture for the ‘Gram. Lip Scrubber There are steps you can take to nurture that glow and give your skin what it needs to look gorgeous for any and all summertime photo shoots. If you want to be extra social media ready, here are three steps you’ll want to add to your summertime skincare regimen. Grab a vegan lip mask and let’s get started! Give Your Lips a Boost of Hydration   From selfies to portraits, you want your lips to look incredible in every frame. One of the best ways to do that is to focus on hydration. Start with a vegan lip mask. Overnight lip masks can deliver hydration and moisturization as you get your beauty rest. When you wake up, you may notice softer, more luscious lips. You can continue the regimen of lip TLC

Why It’s Time to Put the Focus on Lip Care This Summer

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Summer is nearly here. The summer sun, along with toasty temperatures, can do a number on your skin, from head to toe—lips included. This is why it’s important to keep skin protected every time you go out. From wide-brimmed hats by the pool to flowy long-sleeved blouses at the beach to sun care moisturizers, there are all kinds of ways to keep your skin sun and summer ready. But getting your skin summer ready isn’t just about protection from the sun. It’s also about being proactive. It’s about keeping your skin nourished and hydrated. And you can give your lips the summertime advantage by focusing more on nourishment and hydration. You don’t have to wait until your lips start to look dry and weather-worn before you reach for a lip scrubber or lip mask. Get Ready for Summer Sun There are a lot of ways you can get ready for summer sun. You may already be out there by the pool or on the patio for brunch. One way to get ready for summer sun is with an infusion of nourishing

4 Ways to Maximize Your Sugar Scrub Experience

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Sugar body scrubs can be revitalizing treats for the skin. Whether your skin is looking dried out or you just want to refresh your complexion, sugar scrubs are skincare products made to help. With a blend of nourishing and hydrating ingredients—plus sugar—they can start to refresh your skin in a matter of minutes. Want to get even more out of your sugar scrub? There are a few things you can do to give your scrub a bit more oomph. It all starts with ingredients in your sugar body scrub !    Use a Sugar Body Scrub with More Than Just Sugar Some traditional sugar body scrubs emphasize sugar over other ingredients. Some may even have very few other ingredients. These can be useful in certain situations, but if you're interested in revitalizing and refreshing your skin, look for scrubs with ingredients that essentially “give back.” As sugar exfoliates, ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, and mango butter can help infuse your skin with nourishment and hydration duri

Celebrate Best Friends Day with a Self-Care Day!

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You and your best friend—you're two peas in a pod. Your friendship means the world to each other and then some. It’s time to celebrate that bond with a day of self-care! Self-care is one of those things that more people are weaving into their lives. Between work, errands, and life in general, sometimes it can feel like a challenge to give back to yourself. But it’s important, which is why more people are making it happen. In honor of National Best Friends Day this June 8, why not have a day of bonding and self-care? It doesn’t have to be on June 8—it can be whenever and wherever you want. Grab some lip scrubs , boba iced tea, and let’s go! Give Your Lips a Mini Spa Sesh Celebrate your friendship with a mini spa session right at home or by the pool. There are all kinds of ways to have a mini spa day with your bestie, but one way to keep things simple (and mini) is to treat your lips to their very own spa sesh. With products like lip scrubs, balms, and masks, you can e