For many people, part of the allure of coconut oil is its characteristic odor, reminiscent of a tropical paradise and festive, delicious food. But as a general rule, the stronger the scent of a coconut oil, the less pure it is. This is not necessarily a bad thing: coconut oil is so good for you that even impure …
A Fresh Start With Spring In Japan!
Sakura, or the cherry blossom, is Japan’s national flower. Celebrated by Japanese people of all ages, sakura are found in everything from textile patterns to a curious dessert flavor. Sakura blooms in March or April, and is even part of the daily weather forecast as the reporter announces where the “Cherry Blossom Front” has started. The …
Trash & Re-Stash: Hypoallergenic Alternatives For Your Entire Medicine Cabinet!
Start from scratch — with hypoallergenic alternatives — to end the scratching! You Just Got A Patch Test? Great! Now you know exactly what you need to avoid and are on the road to skin health, clarity, and comfort. But…what’s that? Your patch test shows you’re allergic to ingredients in pretty much everything you use …
Refrigerate Your Skin Care?
Fan Tip: Chill Your Skin Care! Razor burn? Puffy eyes? Got a reaction that needs calming? Or a pimple that needs flattening? Want to tighten your pores…or just a fabulously cool feel when applying your skincare? “Throw some of your favorite VMV Hypoallergenics products in the fridge, especially in the summer!” – skinthusiast Earl Chad Palacios Estenor‎ Fellow “skintellectual?” …
Smooth Operator
The smoothest move you’ll ever make for parched skin.
Take A Walk On The Mild Side: Skin-Friendly Laundry!
If you’ve got sensitive, acne-prone or hyperpigmented skin, it’s amazing the amount of things that can work against you. Skin care and makeup, of course, but also some fabrics, clothing material, and…LAUNDRY DETERGENT!