BRAZEN BLOG

For centuries, comfrey (Symphytum officinale) has been revered for its incredible healing properties. Used in traditional herbal medicine by ancient Greeks, Romans, and even medieval healers, this powerful plant was prized for its ability to mend wounds, soothe inflammation, and support overall skin health. But what makes comfrey so beneficial, and how can you incorporate it into your skincare routine today? Let’s explore the magic of this time-honored botanical. The Ancient Uses of Comfre … read more

Reducing comedones is much about using plenty of saturated fats on the skin so that it can stop making these in the first place.A comedo extractor (sometimes colloquially referred to as a "comb dome extractor" due to mispronunciation) is a specialized tool used to safely remove comedones, which include: Blackheads: Open comedones where oil and debris have oxidized, giving them a dark appearance.Whiteheads: Closed comedones trapped under the skin.Anatomy of a Comedo Extractor: Handle: Usually mad … read more

Fat phobia isn't cool. It can lead to deficiencies and side effects worse than bad skin. Many dermatologists and skincare formulators are into the “oil free” movement. Others are “slugging” at night (did you know I’ve had *my* clients slugging for 14 years?!) Stop avoiding oils/fat on your face. You’re not doing yourself any favors, I promise. In fact, you are definitely doing harm in the long run. Your skin REQUIRES fat to build skin cells. And yes, topical f … read more

Even natural handmade soap is an overall detriment. Using it on your body occasionally is fine, but never on your face. -SOAP IS A MINUS -Soap's one and only job is to detract from skin. It takes away (beneficial) oils, it takes away dirt, it leaches vitamins and minerals from your skin with it's pulling action. It sucks your skin dry, literally, and then tightly closes off your pores - which can then lead to stretched out looking "large" pores.Brazen Bee Beauty Cleansers literally work to HEALI … read more

The current standard of skincare is extremely cheap ingredients so they have Big Profit, all-promises/no-reality, and no care whatsoever for the user. If they cared, there wouldn't be ingredients that cause cancer in ANY amount. If they cared, there wouldn't be cheap fillers. But I think that most consumers think the skincare companies do care. These companies say, "LOOK at the market trends! No one CARES that we are putting the fillers and cancer-causing, hormone-disruptors in their soap becaus … read more