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Itchy Beard: Rash, Remedies, and Growth

Whether you’re growing out your beard for the first time or have had one for years, it’s common for the hair on your face to get itchy. Beard itching can be mild, and sometimes you may barely notice it. Other times, every inch seems to itch. It can wake you up in the middle of the night or distract you from important events in your life. Beard hair isn ’t like the hair on your head. It’s called androgenic hair , which means that it’s growth is driven mainly by your testosterone. More testosterone causes more growth and thickness of these hairs. Because of this, you need to take care of your beard differently than other hair on your body. The cause of an itchy beard can range from a minor to a more serious infection: Growing out your facial hair When you shave, you leave a sharp edge on the end of each hair inside its follicle, the tiny tube that contains and shields each hair. When the hair grows out, this sharp edge can scratch the follicle, causing it to itch. When you’re growing out...

Spring Into Wellness With Clarins Body Fit Giveaway

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Give your body a jump start on health and wellness this Spring with a wonderful assortment of body smoothing & toning products from Clarins. As I sit outside writing this post on a beautiful balmy Spring day in SoCal, I am hyper-aware that with the weather getting warmer, it is time for us to come out of our hibernation mode and start getting our bodies back on the wellness track and into better shape. What I mean by this is that we need to make a conscious effort to eat cleaner and detox the winter sludge, up our activity levels and focus our efforts on toning our body so that it looks it’s best during the more skin baring months . And while changing our lifestyle habits is more than half of the battle, using a few key body transforming beauty products can further enhance and support our health and wellness efforts . Many of you are probably aware of the iconic and trusted French beauty brand Clarins , however I am not sure if you also know that Clarins is the number one Cellu...

5 Tips to Soothe and Treat a Sunburn

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 Loading ... Stay hydrated after sunburn. If you enjoy being outdoors as much as I do, then it’s very likely that you’ve experienced a sunburn or two during your lifetime. And, boy oh boy, are they hard to forget. The pain, the redness, the peeling…it’s a disaster for your skin. The one you always look for after a sunburn is a way to help soothe your poor aching skin . Unprotected sun exposure is a key contributor to skin damage, premature aging and even skin cancer. But let’s face it, even those of us who take every precaution to protect our skin against the harmful UVA and UVB rays can sometimes mess up. And when we get a sunburn, we sure do pay the price. So, if you forgot to take cover in the shade, didn’t wear your sunscreen or simply forgot to reapply after a quick dip in the pool, I have a few tips to help calm your skin. And remember, for any serious burn, seek medical attention . 5 Tips to Help Soothe Sunburn If you do experience sunburn… Get out of the sun right away. The l...

Best Paraben Free Shower Gel to Moisturize Dry Skin

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If you’ve been researching parabens , you may be wondering what the best paraben free shower gel is to return moisture to dry skin. Parabens are a class of preservatives that are used in many beauty and cosmetic products. Some suspect that parabens can interfere with your hormones. And, many people who are concerned with this try to find products that don’t contain parabens. I received product for this post. This post contains affiliate links, and I will receive compensation if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Paraben Free Shower Gel to Moisturize Dry Skin " width="700" height="846" /> You may also like: Paraben Free Shower Gel Since parabens are so widely used in beauty and cosmetic products, it can be a challenge to find things like shower gels that don’t contain parabens or other harmful ingredients. I recently learned about a brand of beauty products that are not only paraben free but also SLS and mineral oil free . Inspired by regional ...

Lush Holiday/Christmas 2016 Bringing Joy to Your Shower and Bath! – Musings of a Muse

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We jut recently discussed Lush Halloween 2016 but let’s move on to Lush Holiday/Christmas 2016! Haha! I swear seasons are so very rushed. Lush UK launched their Holiday/Christmas 2016 Collection earlier this week and it should be popping up very soon here in the US as well. I always look forward to Lush’s holiday products as it’s time for me to stock up on some of favorite items like Snowcake (or as it’s called this year, Snowcastle!) and Snow Fairy. Let’s see what’s on the table this year! Below you’ll find the Lush individual Holiday offerings but keep in mine there are a crazy amount of gift sets as well which contain a variety of Christmas items . Not to mention Lush also does gorgeous hat boxes which are jammed packed with bath and body goodies. Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel It returns! Again! Bless be! This is my favorite shower gel in all the universe (and beyond)! It’s a sweet, fruity blend that’s a must for all! Try it, you won’t be sorry! Lush Father Christmas Bath Bomb Po...