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-...

Despite not being a common ingredient in hand and body lotions, plant-based glycerin is one of the most beneficial agents for dry and aging skin. For skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, or chronic dryness, using chemically formulated lotions can irritate and dry out skin faster. Choosing glycerin skincare to tend to sensitive skin can restore softness and protection from signs of aging. Also known as glycerol, glycerin is naturally sourced from plants or a synthetic process with propylene alcohol. Plant-based glycerin tends to be gentler on sensitive skin types that deal with extreme dryness or eczema. Glycerin lotion has been studied intensely by scientists and dermatologists for the last two decades. One study that focused on atopic dermatitis, a chronic skin disease, showed subjects had significant improvement when using glycerin lotion versus a glycerin-less placebo. Results included softer skin with increased hydration without invasive chemicals or toxic ingredients...

While it might seem outdated, perfumed body powder is starting to become popular with beauty gurus again. Previously used by older generations, perfumed body powder is a wonderfully resourceful personal care product for soft and silky skin. Before deciding if it is for you, here are the top reasons to introduce body powder into your hygienic routine. Blocks Moisture Powder absorbs moisture and blocks it from gathering on the surface of the skin. For those who live in humid climates, body powder keeps your skin dry without dehydrating it. Athletes and outdoor fanatics love body powder for its ability to deter sweat without suffocating skin. For soft but dry skin, sparsely apply body powder after moisturizing with a lotion or salve. The powder locks in the moisture from the lotion while absorbing sweat and humidity. For those with quick morning routines, applying body powder after a shower can help your skin dry faster so you can get dressed and out the door sooner. ...

Over the past century, showers have replaced baths as the preferable mode of routine bathing. While showers are convenient for speedy cleansing, baths have many proven benefits for the skin, muscles, and mind. Sensitive skin types and those diagnosed with select chronic illnesses may find that introducing baths into their routine could have favorable effects on unpleasant symptoms.   Bath soaks and salts reduce inflammation of muscles and joints without unwanted side effects that painkillers often have. Epsom salt, in particular, has powerful natural properties that dehydrate cells and therefore reduces inflammation through the skin. Sitting in a tub of warm, not hot, water with Epsom salt for several minutes can have positive effects on sore and inflamed joint and muscles. Athletes often take cold baths due to built up lactic acid in aching muscles. Cold water constricts blood vessels quickly, draining lactic acid built up from intense activity, like exercise. Taking cold o...

Shampoo, toothpaste, underarm deodorant: these are all self-care essentials that everyone has in their bathroom. In the summer, add sunscreen. Don’t forget about intense moisturizer for dry winters. But there are still areas of the body that need care despite not having as much attention as haircare or oral hygiene. Here are a few products that everyone should have in their bathroom but don’t get the attention they deserve.  Lip Balm Lip balm is essential during dry winter months for hydration and during sun intense summer months for protection. Look for a  natural lip balm that has all-natural ingredients and includes essential vitamins for nourishment and protection. Lip balms are genderless self-care products and necessary for healthy and moisturized lips. Some even have SPF protection, ensuring that lips stay protected against harmful UV rays. Make sure that when choosing a lip balm that it has ingredients like Cocoa Butter, Sweet Almond Oil,...