By: Sarah Federico, Beauty & Wellness Writer Pledge local, shop local. This holiday season give back to your local community by shopping small. Eeny, meeny, miny, moe: Which small, Sacramento-based business is your favorite? Close your eyes, spin around and point – the choices are seemingly endless. From the pharmacy you’ve trusted for years to
Peel Season: Sensitive, Adult Acne, and Rosacea You Can Peel Too
By Melissa Federico, LE Beauty and Fashion Writer Bringing skin back to life: that’s why we love chemical peels. They really do wonders for instantly reviving a dull and congested complexion. No matter what skin type you are, you can come out of your facial slightly flushed, and with brighter skin. Below we have some
Give the Gift of Wellness this Holiday Season
By: Sarah Federico, Beauty & Wellness Writer Because, you can’t pour from an empty cup.Self-care. Albeit a 2020 buzzword – it certainly isn’t a passing trend. In fact, wellness experts maintain that this practice should certainly be a way of life. Joan Halifax, American Zen Buddhist teacher and anthropologist confirms: “There is the in-breath and
Powerful Ingredients for Anti-Aging Concerns
By Melissa Federico, LE Beauty and Fashion Writer Aging is inevitable. But you can do it a lot better with an arsenal of antioxidants, botanical extracts, and acids, just saying. Why Do We Age and What Issues Do I Treat? It would be nice to pinpoint one specific reason, but it happens from a combination
CRUSH At-Home Blow Out Goals with a Flat Wrap Blow Dry
By: Sarah Federico, Beauty & Wellness Writer Give it to us, now. That silky smooth salon blowout – in six easy steps.If you’ve ever been to a full-service salon, you’ve most likely experienced the luxury of a flat wrap blow dry. This technique delivers a glossy blowout – while leaving natural movement in the hair.
Breakout Beauty Trend 2020: What’s Really Causing Your Butt Acne?
By Melissa Federico, LE and Beauty and Fashion Writer Acne is the most common skin issue in the United States as reported by The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The AAD also lists that acne in adults has been steadily increasing and with Covid basically throwing off everyone’s idea of normal, it’s understandable. But the