truth serum

Shhhhh….I’ve got a secret. You don’t have a skin type. You have skin. Skin changes as you age, as the sun rises, as the season changes, as your hormones wax, as your hydration wanes, and because of a million other little things that affect your living, breathing, beautiful shell. Over the years you’ve been asked (or told) by magazines, makeup artists, salespeople, etc., what type of skin you have – Dry? Normal? Combination? Oily? – as they try and diagnose what products you should use to “treat” your complexion. Here’s my take: forget all about that. The problem is you’re...

It’s that time of year again, the wind is getting crisper, the leaves are changing color and the PSL can be found in the hands of coffee lovers everywhere. The first day of fall is fast approaching (9/22), and that means it’s time to double up on your Essential Serum. Weather and temperature changes can really do a number on your skin. Ever go from perfectly moisturized to dehydrated, flaky skin in a snap? The best remedy is simple – protect your skin and keep it moisturized. I typically suggest using one to two pumps of serum during the day...

If you consider “old age” two of the most depressing words in the English language, watch this utterly charming and funny film.  It might give you a new appreciation for life after 80, 90 and beyond.  Its premise is that there are riches to be had in your (really) later years:  more peace of mind, discovering what’s truly important to you, and more time to share with friends and family.  It’s also a great testament that trying to find that magical anti-aging product is pointless.  What’s that saying?  “Aging happens”? Carl Reiner decided to make this film when he was...

You’re probably used to thinking of SPF as something you put on your skin.  Consider another kind of SPF that you put in your body:  we call them Sun Protection Foods.  There’s a whole bunch of foods that can help fight the photoaging effects of the sun, especially the UVA rays that are present all year long, even when it’s cloudy. While we would never recommend skipping your daily use of sunscreen, making room in your daily diet for these foods can be another defense against the damaging UV rays. The good news is that you’re already probably eating a...

Summer always seems to start with the same lovely idea: more lazy time for bbq’s, beaches, ice cream, trips, maybe reading a good book in a hammock.  Then we find ourselves scrambling because we’ve jam-packed so many fun things to do that we’re simply not maintaining our usual routines.  Because it’s summer! Then along comes fall and we feel the need to get more organized again.   In a recent search for advice on this subject, this article by Maureen (Mo) Hagan, Physiotherapist/Fitness Instructor popped up on HuffPost. She offers tips on how to get back to your daily routine,...

This Chia pudding by Jeannie Oliver is a great grab and go option when you need something super nutritious and filling for breakfast or a sweet low-sugar snack. You can make these ahead and keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days. This recipe sounds summery but is delicious any time of year. Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk 1/2 cup Blueberries 1/2 cup Lemon Juice 2 tsp Lemon Zest (finely minced) 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup (or honey) 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 cup Chia Seeds Directions: In a large bowl, combine the almond milk, lemon juice, lemon...

Summertime is here and the raspberry season is upon us. Nothing compares to a fresh, seasonal raspberry – it just does not disappoint. So, when the idea presented itself to use local Red Raspberry Seed Oil in our line, I was all in. I love Red Raspberry Seed Oil as an ingredient in our sunscreen because it is a rich source of Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids. Plus, Red Raspberry Seed Oil has natural antioxidants, including Vitamin E, that combat damaging free radicals generated by sunlight and environmental stressors. Paired with other ingredients like Macadamia Nut Oil,...

You may remember hearing about red raspberries recently - Red raspberry oil is one of our key ingredients in Three Sixty Five SPF. But often, one of the forgotten keys to healthy skin care is what you eat. Our resident skin chef, Jeannie Oliver, has a delicious Raspberry Chia Breakfast Parfait that will fill you up for hours with energy and gives you an added boost of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals from fresh raspberries. Bon appétit!  Jeannie Oliver’s Raspberry Chia Breakfast Parfait  Ingredients: 1 cup Unsweetened Almond, Coconut or Hemp Milk 2 tbsps. organic Chia Seeds 1 tsp organic Cinnamon 1/2 cup...

I can’t say that we were terribly original when decided to use organic peppermint essential oil in our Lip Whips, it seems to be the flavor of choice when it comes to a lip product. That said, it must be in most for a reason, it’s pretty pleasing to the nose (and the lips!) We looked at sourcing peppermint from a variety of regions and landed on an organic peppermint essential oil from France. The smell is cool, bright and fresh, leaving you feeling energized and ready for the day. It’s always a treat to open a new bottle as...

Cinnamon is a scent and flavor I’ve always loved. Although it has a prominence as the holidays approach, I cook with it all year round. In fact, it goes into my French press with coffee every morning. Clearly, I cannot get enough of it.Let’s go back to the way-back-machine when Lip Venom came on the scene. It was a cinnamon-spiked lip gloss meant to plump up the lips and it was all the rage. It also made my lips sting like crazy and yes, they did plump up a bit simply out of irritation. Despite my love for cinnamon, the...