BRAZEN BLOG

Unrefined. Raw. Crude. Plain. Untreated. Unprocessed.  Why should you be looking for these words when it comes to skincare?These words mean that the formulator knows that there is far more nutrition in raw ingredients than there are in "extracts" and things just "sourced from" plants. Just like a canned green bean versus a fresh or frozen one, we totally know that food has a of variances in quality and how much nutrition it can deliver. There is nothing different about ingredients … read more

If you’re still washing your face with traditional facial cleanser, there’s something you should know.There’s a much better method for attaining the balanced and beautiful skin you desire. Oil cleansing offers an alternative to the facewash you’ve been using for years…even if you have oily skin. True story. Check it out.What is Oil Cleansing?Oil cleansing is a method of cleansing your skin using natural oils. The whole premise behind oil cleansing is applying a specific combination of o … read more

I want to let you in on something.Those “convenient” disposable makeup remover pads aren’t doing you (or the environment) any good. I get it. They’re convenient. And the ingredients can’t be that bad, right?Wrong. Not only do disposable makeup remover cloths straight WRECK people’s faces all the time, but they’re packed with a bunch of ingredients that have no business soaking into your precious skin. Let’s take a deeper look. The Real Truth About Disposable Makeup Remover and Cleansin … read more

Warmer days are finally upon us. But as much as I love being out in the sun as anyone else, I’m not a big fan of slathering myself with conventional sunscreen.Why?Simple. Because it’s toxic. Reports from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and Consumer Reports both warn against the use of several types of the conventional sunscreens that are widely available. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Why is Sunscreen Harmful to Your Health? I know what yo … read more

Yesterday, yet another client came to me with melanoma spots that been removed over and over again by her dermatologist. And, yet again, another doctor didn't ask anything of their patient about what they use on their skin DAILY. Every single one of us uses at least a soap. This makes less and less sense to me as the years go by. When a patient has heart disease, they are encouraged to make some life and dietary changes. When lung cancer is diagnosed, a patient is asked to quit smoking … read more