Category Archives: Girl Stuff

Are You A Woman? If You’re Not Physically Attractive, Then You’re Worthless (or so you’re being told)

Sexual Objectification

Don’t worry – this shocking title is not what I think. But that is the message that is pounded into our heads day after day to the point where our entire culture believes this. I’ve been brainwashed about it too. Everyone has. Whenever I go to write a blog post for you Love Vitamin fans,…

Do You Get Period Pain? 5 Things to Consider…..

Period pain

Today is a guest post from Mel at curendometriosis.com. She’s going to give us some tips about treating those awful painful symptoms that you get before your period, and alert you that they could potentially be a sign of something more serious. Having Period Pain is normal right? I mean, every women gets period pain….

How to Remove Makeup without Cleansers, Oils, or Makeup Remover

Jane Iredale Magic Mitt

A question I get asked often is: How do I remove my makeup without chemicals or harsh cleansers? This question usually comes to me after someone has switched to a more natural skin care routine that I recommend – particularly that they’ve started using raw or manuka honey to wash their face. While most people…

I Think I Might Want to Stop Shaving My Underarms (and legs) – but I’m Terrified of What People Will Think!

No shave

I’m not guaranteeing that I’m going to do this yet. At least not on a permanent, no exceptions basis. You see, I happen to have a not-hippie-at-all wedding (which will be attended by some very fashion-forward old friends of mine) coming up in a few days and I honestly don’t know if I’ll be brave…

I Finally Found a Great Makeup That Doesn’t Irritate My Acne

Noémie

There’s been a lot of talk lately about ditching makeup, but from the sounds of your responses to this video, many of us are not ready to give it up. And that is perfectly understandable! If you are going to wear makeup though, you might as well try and find something that isn’t going to…

What is Your Relationship to Makeup? Could You Ever Let It Go?

quitting makeup

Hi everyone! As you know, I’m still doing the caveman regimen… when I wrote the last post, it was day 14, but now it’s actually about day 22 (time lapse!). And that means no makeup still …. but my skin is still blotchier than normal, I had a couple minor breakouts (although they healed incredibly…

Makeup Tutorial – Learn to Cover Even Severe Acne Flawlessly

acne makeup

Do you wear makeup to cover your acne? If you’re anything like me, I bet you do. Some people would argue that we should not be ashamed of our skin conditions and be secure enough with ourselves to not cover it up… this argument has merit. But let’s face it – most of us aren’t…

Q & As – Avocado Omega Balance, PMS Acne, and Forced to Go Without Makeup

Avocado Omega Balance

Hi Tracy, I have something to ask you regarding avocado which you included in a video earlier about top ten anti-inflammatory foods. The omega 3 to omega 6 ratio for avocado is an unhealthy ratio – excess omega 6 is inflammatory, so in your opinion, do you think eating an avocado everyday is beneficial? Hi…

Ladies Ditch Your Tampons – The Menstrual Cup is in Town!

menstrual cup

What the heck is a menstrual cup? *guys you can cover your ears* Well, my friend, it’s a more cost effective, safer, and more convenient form of period protection than either tampons or pads. I’ve had a menstrual cup – The Diva Cup specifically – for about 6 or 7 years now. Do you know…

Q & As – Hot Weather Acne, Natural Acne Skin Care, & Alternative Birth Control

acne get worse in hot weather

Hey Tracy! Do you think weather can help with acne? I am currently living in NZ (which is quite cold) but soon am moving to Brisbane (which am very excited about). I have noticed in warmer temperatures my skin tends to behave for some odd reason, it’s not a huge improvement but it helps. What…