Conscious beauty. It's an industry buzzword that's been discussed increasingly over the last few years as we've become more mindful about consumption. But what does the term mean? Like "clean" and "sustainable," conscious beauty doesn't have a set definition. At Byrdie, we've adopted the philosophy that it's about applying a more thoughtful approach to our beauty routines.
There are so many key phrases we’re told to look for when shopping for our makeup and skincare: natural, organic, chemical-free, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly. If only all of them were easier to decipher, skincare shopping would be a lot easier. But when natural can mean, “we use some natural ingredients,” and cruelty-free can mean “we still test our products on animals
Oats have moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. Avocado is hydrating and nourishing, with naturally occurring vitamins A and E. And, Yogurt contains nutrients, enzymes and active cultures that help reduce inflammation and balance the pH of your skin for a healthy skin microbiome. In a bowl, blend together 1/4 cup oat flour (ground uncooked oats),
Clear Skin and real talk. Here’s the thing about clear skin: it’s a lot about your digestion and hormones and very little to do with products. That’s not to say products are useless (nor is it to say that they can’t cause breakouts), but rather, it’s more about what’s going on inside than what you’re
The roles that vitamins C and D play in immunity are particularly well known. Vitamin C has roles in several aspects of immunity, the growth and function of immune cells and antibody production. Vitamin D receptors on immune cells also affect their function. This means that vitamin D profoundly influences your response to infections. Vitamin
2020 has been a boom year for skincare categories. With many of us now working from home, we’ve had the luxury of additional time on our hands for home treatments. But how much is too much and what are the signs that you may have gone overboard with overzealous exfoliation? BENEFITS OF EXFOLIATING Exfoliation is
Essential oils are perfect for skin care and there is an essential oil for any skin type and skin issue. In this blog, we will look at the best essential oils for dry skin and how to use to ease dry hands. Aromatherapy is actually very effective for nourishing dry skin. Essential oils are the volatile oils derived
We use our hands all day, every day. They’re subjected to harsh elements, grimy work conditions, and all kinds of irritating substances. Combine that with the fact that most people rarely, if ever, apply SPF to their hands, and it’s no wonder that our hands are one of the first parts of our bodies to
Here is an important blog at this time to get a natural & organic Soap. The covid-19 epidemic has made natural & organic Soaps a must in this climate. It is also a must to support Irish-made Soap companies. In the Pharmacy we have an Irish Made Soap company-Donegal Natural Soap that has a range
We have written recently about winter skincare. Living in Ireland gives us pretty stable and predictable weather. But what if the temperature will fall below zero degrees? Is it still safe to use your usual skincare products? If you can stay at home, fine. Stick to your usual skincare routine. If you need to go
