Camille Beckman

Despite the season, weather, or age, chronically dry skin, unfortunately, happens even under the best conditions. Common issues include dry elbows, knees, and hands. More specific maladies like dry and cracked lips, feet, and wrists often affect those with eczema or psoriasis. Lotions that are not formulated for sensitive skin types often hurt more than they help, making it difficult to successfully treat and soothe chronically dry skin.  Ingredients for dry skin that you should keep an eye out for include cocoa butter, aloe vera, and unscented formulas for sensitive types. Parabens and sulfates strip skin and block pores, making it difficult to truly hydrate skin at a deeper level. Plant-based glycerin is one of the best ingredients for chronically dry and cracked skin. Glycerin is a simple polyol compound extracted from plant triglycerides. Well-known in the skincare community for being safe for sensitive skin types, glycerin lotion acts as a natural barrier to wat...

A popular buzzword in the home and wellness community over the last few years, hygge is a Danish word used to acknowledge a feeling or moment that is essentially cozy or special. Hygge is different from the vast variety of trends and fads because it is a feeling instead of a style or theme. Hygge is different to everyone, but the Danes definitely know how to make a space cozy, charming, or special. While you technically can’t buy hygge, you can achieve it at home with the right routines and cultivated ambience. The great thing about hygge is that it’s special to you. Since you know what makes moments feel special to you, it can be easy to enhance your self-care to include those rituals. Here are a few ways to treat yourself at home and experience hygge every day. If you’re lucky enough to have a bathtub at home, make good use of it. Introducing baths into your self-care routine can be relaxing for your body and also rejuvenating for your mind. Instead of traditional bubble bat...

With the beauty industry obsession with self-care growing by the day, this trend has made us look at our everyday routines and wonder if we’re doing everything we should to keep our bodies happy and healthy. In an age where time is of the essence, it’s always useful to evaluate your beauty and hygiene routines and ask, “Is this for convenience or self-care?”  While there are many new products and trends out there that promise rejuvenation and nourishment, there are two classic ways to keep your skin, body, and mind healthy without breaking the bank. Introducing Baths to Your Routine While common culture dictates showers are the most efficient option to maintain good hygiene, baths are still a great way to get clean and be rejuvenated on a regular basis. Bath soaks and bubble baths both nourish skin and revive your body and mind at a deeper level. Taking the time to relax, focus on nourishing your body, and recharge your mind are all important factors of healthy self-...