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The Cure For Reactive, Sensitive, Dry, and Dull Skin

March 19, 2017 by carissa

I think I can tell pretty quickly these days if something's going to suit my skin. It usually goes like this peptides = breakout, Retin A = breakout, and not washing my face before bed = a catastrophic breakout that will probably take a year to fix. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 'Green' Beauty, Dry Skin, Found in Select Stores, Found Online, Moisturizers, Sensitive Skin, Tips and Tricks

Dry Winter Skin? This Will Help. 

January 5, 2017 by carissa

Colorado is dry. Like no shit, real deal, seriously dry. We had family in town a few weeks back and they bought a humidifier for their week long stay to pop in their hotel room. Apparently people feel like they’re just going to shrivel up and die … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby, Bath and Shower, Body, Drugstore Finds, Dry Skin, Sensitive Skin, Tips and Tricks

If Your Skin is Sensitive and You Use a Serum, You NEED to Know This Trick

October 17, 2016 by carissa

A few weeks back I went to VERT Beauty in Denver to meet the very dynamic (and every bit as wonderful as you'd imagine from her popular Instagram), Dr. Sarah Villafranco founder of Osmia Organics. Just listening to her talk, I could feel her passion … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 'Green' Beauty, Acne, Anti-Aging, Antioxidants, Cleansers, Colorado Companies, Dry Skin, Found in Select Stores, Found Online, Moisturizers, Oily Skin, Osmia, Pregnancy, Sensitive Skin, Serums, Small Businesses, Stuff I Buy, Tips and Tricks, Toner

‘Slow Beauty’ is the New Botox & Enessa Plant Stem Cells

August 18, 2016 by carissa

I'm so into the idea of slow beauty lately that I've sworn off Botox (I made the decision right after this last round just a few weeks ago.) I felt weird about trying to live as clean as I can then injecting my body with a neurotoxin to paralyze my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 'Green' Beauty, Anti-Aging, Antioxidants, At Home Spa Treatments, Botox, Dry Skin, Enessa, Found Online, Moisturizers, Sensitive Skin, Serums

Goodbye Summer, Hello Skin Repair With MyChelle

August 17, 2016 by carissa

This awesome package from one of my faves- Colorado's own MyChelle- comes at a great time. I've sworn off Botox again and am committed to getting my skin healthy in a more natural way. When I'm not completely exhausted and in bed at 9, I'll bust out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 'Green' Beauty, Acne, Anti-Aging, Antioxidants, At Home Spa Treatments, Colorado Companies, Drugstore Finds, Dry Skin, Found in Select Stores, Found Online, Masks, Moisturizers, MyChelle, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin, Serums

August Beauty Heroes: Laurel Skin’s Brightening Serum

August 14, 2016 by carissa

I'm always excited for my Beauty Heroes box each month, but I was a little like 'oh, another serum' which seems to be their thing. I get it- everyone loves a serum but dang- I only have one face. How soft can it get? Luckily this is not just a serum, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 'Green' Beauty, Antioxidants, At Home Spa Treatments, Bath and Shower, Beauty Heroes, Body, Dry Skin, Found in Select Stores, Found Online, Masks, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin, Serums, Small Businesses, Stuff I Buy

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Carissa Passerella
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