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How Toxic Sunscreen is Hurting Our Coral Reefs and Ways You Can Help

Mainstream sunscreens use chemicals like Oxybenzone to shield skin from harmful solar rays (think “Sunburn”). Unfortunately, these same chemicals also poison the ocean’s coral and devastate marine life dependant upon the coral for food and shelter. Sunscreen is essential — we totally get it — but bleaching the reefs is not. In fact, it’s totally, completely preventable. Here’s what you need to know about the reefs, why they’re dying from toxic chemicals found in mainstream sunscreens, and what you can do to save our reefs!

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How to Effectively Clean and Store Your Beauty Tools

Like any other surface, your beauty tools can come in contact with bacteria, debris, dirt, or other particulates. That’s in addition to the makeup or skincare products you used them with. If you aren’t cleaning or storing your tools properly, you could be leaving your skin vulnerable. All the good they bring will be counteracted by the nasties who cause irritation, acne, and more. Don’t dismay! In this post, we’ll be discussing how to clean and store your beauty tools. It’s simple and well worth it for your skin’s health.

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A Guide to the Perfect Skincare Routine for Combination Skin

Oh man, talk about the best of both worlds! Not. I sympathize with my fellow combo-skin strugglers. It can be hard to navigate products when your T-zone functions as an oil well while your cheeks are drier than anything. Or, even more frustrating, you have random dry patches among the oil. Despite how trivial this skin type may seem, there are certain products you can use to master it. Here’s our guide to the perfect routine for combination skin.

DIY Recipes

DIY Natural Padsicle Recipe for Postpartum Pain with Aloe Vera

There are so many resources out there to prepare you for the toll of labor, but not so much about what to except after. Postpartum recovery can be a not-so-glamorous process as your body heals itself. I mean, you delivered a whole new life, mama! If you’re in need of pain relief, padsicles are a quick and easy option. The cooling effect combined with the natural healing properties of aloe vera and witch hazel make this padsicle recipe a safe, but effective tool in navigating life after the birth.

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Skincare for Wearing Masks and Other PPE Wear

Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is vital for keeping essential workers facing the worse of COVID-19 safe. This includes face masks, which have been recommended for non-essential individuals as well. Having a mask or other equipment in contact with your face can raise concerns with irritation, blemishes, and more. Make sure you’re taking care of… Read more

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