Camille Beckman

From sweltering hot weather to dehydrated, air-conditioned offices, summertime can be brutal on skin. Whether you’re dealing with dry and chapped lips or bothersome sunburns after an adventurous weekend in the sun, taking care of your skin should be a priority to prevent damage and encourage health. If your skin is already sensitive or prone to dryness year-round, it’s time to look at products with more natural ingredients and nontoxic formulas. Since you probably spend the majority of your day in the office, here are a couple of summer self-care essentials to keep on hand to care of your skin. Glycerin Lotion Plant-based glycerin is the natural jackpot for deep hydration without chemicals or toxic ingredients. Glycerin is a great ingredient in hand and body lotions for sensitive skin types, including conditions like dermatitis or psoriasis. It interrupts flaking and chronic dryness, allowing skin cells to reach maturity and full growth while protecting with deep hydration. ...

Between wellness collections, self-care rituals, and all-natural formulas, the beauty industry has become overwhelmed with personal care products. When it comes to skincare alone, the list of products you should use for your face and hands is seemingly limitless. While baths might seem like a schedule filler that you don’t have enough time for, introducing detox baths into your beauty routine could be a game changer for your overall skin health. Just like once-a-week facials, soaking in a detox bath weekly or bi-weekly is not only relaxing for your mind, but rejuvenating for your body. As the body ages, natural detoxification processes tend to slow down too. Everything applied to the skin is absorbed into the body, making regular detoxification a smart ritual to keep you healthy from the inside out. But what are detox bath soaks? A detox bath is a therapeutic soak in Epsom salts, essential oils, and other natural ingredients formulated to flush out toxins. Epsom salt conta...

A new buzzword amongst the wellness and beauty industry, hydrotherapy uses the principles of water to help with physical and mental health issues. While taking baths has become somewhat outdated in our fast-paced culture, slowing down and taking the time to invest in self-care can have a multitude of benefits for the mind and body.  Hydrotherapy at home focuses on treating sore muscles, aching joints, and a stressful or anxious mind. Physical benefits of hydrotherapy are many, including pain relief, increased range of motion, increased circulation, detoxification, and more. Those who are diagnosed with conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other autoimmune diseases often find taking long baths before bed can decrease pain and inflammation. Epsom salt bath soaks are especially helpful, as they boost magnesium levels, eliminate toxins, relieve constipation, reduce inflammation, and improve blood sugar levels. Look for bath soaks that also have Grade A Essential O...

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...