Lavender and Calendula Facial Oil: A Sensitive Skin's Hero

For those of you that shave your face… yes, women included; You may have experienced some irritation afterwards, which is normal. If your skin is super sensitive, like mine, then you may have experienced more irritation than someone who doesn’t have sensitive skin and your regular moisturiser may not provide any relief. If this happens to you, then don’t worry, I have the solution! 

Rocky Mountain Soap Company’s Calming Facial Serum is a life saver for sensitive skin! After you have completed your shave routine, you can apply this to help alleviate any irritation the razor may have caused, while moisturising. This serum contains lavender essential oil and calendula which both provide soothing properties. Lavender essential oil is great for treating various skin disorders such as acne, wrinkles, and other inflammatory conditions. It can also be used to speed up the healing process of cuts and sunburns. Lavender essential oil contains antiseptic and antifungal properties which explains why it has many benefits for the skin. Calendula can greatly improve the appearance of skin as it can affect blood flow to the skin, provide antioxidant protection which reduces the appearance of wrinkles and age spots, and even the visibility of scars. It also aids in inflammation which makes it great for calming sensitive skin!

So, the next time you shave your face, or even get a sunburn or a cut or your skin is having one of those days where its overreacting and you just need to give it some TLC; be sure to try the calming facial serum from Rocky Mountain Soap Company and let me know your thoughts! You will never have to suffer the consequences of sensitive skin ever again!

xx,

Chanelle

My Secret to: Getting Rid of Blackheads and Shrinking Pores

I know how tough it is to get rid of blackheads and clear clogged pores all while shrinking them. I have tried all the home remedies and DIYs but nothing seemed to work. My skin was feeling so gross and I was getting desperate. I have the skin type of dry and sensitive so most deep-cleansing face masks end up drying my skin out even more and induce irritation in my skin. Luckily for me, I had come across the perfect product that did just what I needed it to do without leaving my skin parched and irritated. 

Just after one use of the 7^th Heaven Argan Oil Mud Mask, my skin was noticeably clear of blackheads and my pores had shrunk significantly. My skin felt and looked so clean! Almost brand new. This mask contains all natural ingredients such as kaolin clay, glycerin, and bentonite clay, to list only a few. The key ingredients of this mask are rosehip oil, argan kernel oil and acai berries fruit extract. The mask doesn’t have much of a scent. The best way to describe the scent is the smell of clay so it doesn’t contain any added fragrance. 

Kaolin clay and bentonite clay are great for detoxifying the skin. Bentonite clay can clarify the skin by binding to bacteria and toxins on the surface of the skin and in pores which then acts to extract those from the pores. This helps to reduce outbreak of blemishes, alleviate redness and to fight reactions that may be from irritating lotions or face washes. Kaolin clay works by reducing the production of sebum. It also purifies and detoxes the skin through its content of silica that removes dead skin. This encourages regeneration of the skin cells and reveals healthy, radiant skin. Argan kernel oil is a great moisturiser and it too acts to reduce the production of sebum, which makes it great for acne prone/oily skin! Rosehip oil contains anti-aging properties due to the antioxidants and the oil’s ability to penetrate deeper layers of the skin. Vitamins C and A also contribute to its anti-aging properties since it stimulates collagen production. Given the abundance of antioxidants, it also gives protection from age spots. Vitamin A, combined with Rosehip oil’s essential fatty acids, can help improve skin tone, texture and pigmentation. Rosehip oil also helps with eczema and acne scarring by promoting skin regeneration. Acai berries fruit extract is also high in antioxidants which also provide anti-aging properties and helps fight free-radical damage. 

In summary, the 7^th Heaven Argan Oil Mud Mask is great for all skin types, especially if you have combination or oily skin type. It has no added fragrance and contains kaolin clay and bentonite clay which detoxifies the skin, as well as reduces sebum production. With the help of rosehip oil, argan seed oil and acai berry fruit extract, the skin isn’t left stripped of all moisture. These three ingredients also give this mask anti-aging properties due to the high content of antioxidants. If you are on the hunt for a mask that will effectively get rid of blackheads and shrink your pores, then I highly recommend this mask for you! 

Welcome to Skin Care Savvy!

Welcome all skin care lovers!

I’m Chanelle. I am a person with a passion for helping others and a love for skin care. A few years ago, I had realized that taking proper care of your skin is very important, and that I didn’t want to feel as though I will always have to wear makeup to have “perfect” skin. From that day forward, I had decided to make taking care of my skin a priority and with that decision, my love for skin care was born.

Skin Care Savvy is a blog dedicated to those who share the same love for skin care as I do and to share your experiences of what you have learned throughout your skin care journey! It is a space where you will find my thoughts on products and various skin care advice based on my knowledge that I have acquired over time, such as skin care regimens tailored for winter or products that are best for acne-prone skin, just to name a few.

I hope that you can gain something from my experiences and the knowledge I have to offer!