Karen Cumberledge

Keeping your skin looking healthy and youthful is not just a matter of what you put on it. The nutrients that you feed your body also go a long way towards improving (or degrading) your complexion. Of course, a healthy diet in general is highly beneficial for the health of your skin. However, there are … Read more

Aloe vera is one of the most popular botanical skincare ingredients but not many people realize its full potential. For example, you may know it as the plant that can treat burns, but did you know that aloe gel also has major anti-aging properties? In fact, this succulent has had so many uses throughout the … Read more

There are so many benefits of shea butter for skin that it’s almost hard to list them all. This natural off-white butter has been a skincare staple for many years simply because it’s so incredibly versatile and nourishing for skin. One of the best parts about shea is that anyone can benefit from it. There … Read more

It’s hard to match the anti-aging benefits rosehip seed oil has for your skin. Only a few other oils, like evening primrose oil, have shown the same potential for keeping your skin looking young, fresh, and healthy. And the good news is any skin type can benefit from this potent oil. Rosehip is nourishing and … Read more

Cocoa butter is an amazing substance. Not only is it edible and used to make chocolate, it’s also a superstar skincare ingredient, particularly if you have dry or damaged skin. Basically, cocoa butter is a rich and nourishing fat. It’s most comparable to coconut oil or shea butter, although it has its own unique properties. … Read more

Witch hazel is an extremely versatile skincare ingredient. In fact, it has become so popular in toners, creams, cleansers, etc. that it often gets overlooked as just an “ordinary” ingredient, which doesn’t do it justice at all. Two amazing skin benefits of witch hazel include fighting acne and balancing oily skin. When used as a … Read more

Herbs have been used to achieve healthy, glowing skin for thousands of years. It fact, they can be thought of as the original skincare ingredients— before manmade chemicals came along. And in spite of a 100+ billion dollar skincare industry that relies heavily on synthetic ingredients, the best nourishment for your skin still comes straight from … Read more

You’ve probably seen a lot of marketing claims on the labels of food and skincare products. Words like “natural,” “wild-crafted,” and “eco-friendly” are everywhere because they appeal to modern consumers. However, there’s only one label you can really trust: USDA Certified Organic. All of the other words are mostly meaningless because there aren’t many regulations … Read more

Sumac berries are a vibrant red fruit used as a spice in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. You may have tried them already if you’ve ever used the spice blend za’atar, although they are still working on gaining popularity in the western part of the world. Like many other herbs and spices, sumac is good … Read more

If you want your skin to look the best it possibly can, it needs more than just a little care every now and then. This is especially true if you are feeling frustrated with signs of aging like wrinkles, dark spots, under-eye bags, etc. Maybe you’ve been interested in starting a skincare routine to give … Read more