BRAZEN BLOG

What about chemicals?I've been monitoring the change in skincare ingredients so closely for the past 10 years and I am constantly shocked as what passes as "natural". It's nearly heartbreaking as I have a stream of clients who come in and say, "but I spent $80 on this makeup and it came from a place that claims to only sell safe things." I dutifully pull up the ingredients list and show them the dimethicone, silicone, and copolymers (both are forms of plastic) and then of course the myriad of pr … read more

I get it, choosing your facewash herbs can be confusing and overwhelming. Most of you know you can contact me for help on this crucial decision, but here is a reference list for you and your friends!!Some conditions and herb listsRosacea in a base of Georgia Sweet FacewashButcher's Broom x2 (double dose of it. denote that you need it doubled in the Order Notes)CornflowersHorsetailBarley GrassCalendulaWhite Willow BarkCucumberAging Skin not sensitive skin a base of Melee Facewashsensitive sk … read more

In a world of pollution, changing climates, political unrest, heartbreaking realizations, corporate rule, government ass-hattery, and generally depressing news daily- how can I think about skincare? I ask myself this daily. The answer simply has to be that I am trying to make the best skincare in the world. That doesn't JUST mean the best products in the world. It's a whole way of going about it, a way of thinking and believing and acting. I am not a skincare guru, Nature is. As t … read more

In watching the market regularly, I am amazed at how many people are complacent with their skincare. So many people have bought the line that they just have to have acne, even just *some* acne. My avid clients know different and it's my goal for everyone to know the truth.First of all, more is not better. It's counter-intuitive for me to tell you this because I could sell you 5 different daily use things and know that only two of them are absolutely needed. I would be making a lot more money if … read more

It's that time of year again and it's time for me to start addressing the benefits, myths, and no-no's of all the pumpkin spice products you're about to encounter.Pumpkin can have a great place at the table of your skincare!Use it, Just don't over-use it.It turns out that pumpkin isn't just a fad in the fall and should be incorporated into your skincare during the season when it's fresh and you can get organic pumpkins. It's important to note that scientific research has found that the most heal … read more