Category Archives: Natural Skin Care

How to Choose the Right Jojoba Oil for Your Acne Prone Skin

Jojoba oil for acne

A little while ago, I wrote an article about manuka honey and why some people might break out when they switch over to a more natural skin care routine. From what it sounded like from the response to that article, people definitely have more problems with jojoba oil than they do with using honey on…

I Switched to Manuka Honey… Why Am I Breaking Out?

Manuka honey initial breakout

Hi friend! In today’s post, I want to clear up some things about my manuka honey and jojoba oil face routine that I use and love and also recommend to others. It seems like I get a fair amount of comments from people saying they love the manuka honey, but I also get a lot…

No Shampoo Method Update Before and Afters

No Shampoo

Some of you long time Love Vitamin fans may remember WAAAY back when I made a video about “The No Shampoo Method“. In that video, I described why people all over the world are choosing to shun commercial shampoos. The reason is because conventional shampoo and chemicals actually harm your hair a lot more than…

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…

How I Wash My Face to Prevent Acne

You’ve been asking for it, so here it is: The video where I show you exactly how I wash my face to prevent acne. Enjoy! And sorry about the noisy fan – I have one of those bathrooms that forces the fan on you when you turn the light on. Read this article first before…

4 Ways Guys with Acne Can Reduce Shaving Irritation

Hi Everyone – just a quick video today because I didn’t make one earlier…. and then it got dark out and the lighting is terribly shoddy…. so here are my fast tips about what you should do if you are a man with acne who must shave his face. Yes, I know I am a…

What I’m Packing in My Toiletries Bag for My Move to Australia

Well, I’m shoving everything I need for half a year into one big backpack (for those of you who don’t know, I’m moving to Australia for 6 months and will be living with my boyfriend’s parents). When you are traveling, you have to be choosy about what you want to take! I honestly had a…

Why is Manuka Honey So Special for Acne and Acne Scars?

So why is manuka honey so awesome for acne and acne scars? Last video, I let you know how I was experimenting with my skin care routine a bit and how happy I am so far with this new system. I mentioned that one of the magic ingredients for fighting acne is manuka honey. What…

My New Skin Care Routine is Off the Hook!

I can’t say I’m usually much of a skin care experimenter, but I’ve been playing around with my skin care routine a bit lately. I’m still mostly using the same ingredients (honey, jojoba oil) as before, but in a new way! So far, the results are stellar. Watch the video and find out what I’ve…

Is Coconut Oil an Acne Menace or an Acne Miracle?

I know one thing for sure – that coconut oil is fantastic to ingest internally to help with your acne and overall health. Coconut oil contains lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, which have antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It can help to kill yeast and parasites which improves digestion, and it can also…