Stretch marks are essentially scars that occur when severe damage is done to collagen and elastin fibers; rapid growth of the skin or rapid weight loss is what causes this damage. When skin stretches or changes very quickly, especially if it’s dry, the proteins can’t hold their natural structure and end up tearing. Stretch marks look like uneven lines going across your skin, usually, there are a few right next to each other.
Read More
Certain skin disorders are more common than most of us think. Issues such as stretch marks, rashes and bumps, or eczema can be embarrassing for us to talk about or ask for help managing them. It is our job to keep our skin healthy and balanced and sometimes we don't have the right products or information to treat it. We’ve got some helpful skin care tips that can alleviate certain skin disorders or prevent them from happening at all, and maintain a healthy complexion.
Read More
We thought a fun way to follow up our "Inner Wellness, Outer Beauty" blog would be with some delicious, vegan, healthy, smoothie recipes. Our good friend The Chicago Vegan always has the best plant-based, vegan recipes. We asked her to give us her three favorite smoothie recipes; surprisingly, all of them have ingredients that are healthy for your skin!
Read More
We wanted to share a couple of our favorite lip care recipes you can whip up at home with ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
Read More
Most of us check out our faces in the mirror every day, buy products to keep our skin healthy and young, read blogs and articles to educate ourselves about how to look our best. But let's be honest, we are mostly focused on our faces and necks. What about our hands?
Read More
Before, our bath bombs did have some amazing skin nourishing ingredients and essential oils, but we felt like they needed a little update. Like with all our other skin care, we wanted to be really thoughtful about our recipes and which ingredients we chose. We developed four different spa bombs to treat a few common skin care and body concerns.
Read More
Our philosophy to keep our ingredients as minimal and purposeful as possible has proven to have amazing results! When you use all natural, chemical free, non-carcinogenic ingredients you can feel good about what your body is absorbing and we see it reflected in your skin.
Read More
Using SPF and sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and seeking shade is common when the weather is hot and the sun is beaming. What a lot of us don't realize is that UV rays from the sun are almost always affecting our skin in negative ways. Sun protection is a key step in our skincare routines that should never be skipped!
Read More
Attention all scrub me® lovers! This month we are taking a small break from our normal "scrub me secrets" blog to give everyone a chance to meet, Katherine, the face behind the products. Katherine answered a few frequently asked questions and shared some personal information.
Read More
April is rosacea awareness month! In honor of this, scrub me® has compiled a small list of questions we commonly hear about rosacea and answered them in detail for you.
Read More
Freeing clients of their fuzz has been a part of my job ever since I began my career as an esthetician in 2010. Over the years I have learned certain hair removal methods are more or less effective depending on skin type, hair type, and the part of the body. Skin and hair type play a role in choosing which depilatory method is best.
Read More
Bodies all react in various ways when it comes to stress. Increased blood pressure and acne or skin irritation are other common side effects of living a stressful life. How can we heal or prevent these ailments? Living a completely stress-free lifestyle is next to impossible, so we can cross that option off the list. I have learned some easy & effective techniques that help you clear your mind!
Read More