If there is one thing we all know by now, is that uncertainty and anxiety kicked in, in a whole new way for everyone in the coronavirus year. Social distancing and self-isolation has become the new normal, in some cases government mandated, because some selfish people still cannot grasp reality and feel no remorse in […]
Author: Valenti's Team
Breastfeeding in public. How a beautiful and natural experience can turn into an unpleasant one.
Some new wave moms have successfully managed to make something natural, pure and beautiful into a battle between good and evil. One that seems impossible to win for the benefit of everyone. There is no doubt, breastfeeding is the best thing you can do for your newborn baby. It’s healthy for both moms and babies, […]
Unscented, Fragrance Free, Odor-Free, Odorless and What do they mean in Cosmetics.
Humans are olfactory beasts, even though we don’t like to see ourselves as such. We’re guided by scents and odors on our daily lives, some pleasant, some others,… well not so much. With the few exceptions of those allergic or extra sensitive to the billions of scents we’re bombarded with day in and day out, […]
How to Create the Perfect Makeup Station
Though natural beauty is a lady’s biggest asset, every woman should have a special spot for her makeup routines, however rare these may be. But how do you put together a perfect makeup station, and what elements do you need to make a vanity of your dreams come true? It’s easier than it sounds, actually: […]
Denatured Alcohol – what is it and why is it used in cosmetics.
What is Denatured Alcohol? Denatured alcohol, also called methylated spirits or denatured rectified spirit, is ethanol or isopropyl alcohols that have additives to make them poisonous, bad tasting, foul smelling or nauseating, to discourage recreational consumption. Denatured alcohol is used as a solvent and as fuel for alcohol burners and camping stoves. Because of the […]
Can we please stop saying detox?
Detox or detoxifying has no meaning in food much less in cosmetics or anywhere else but in medicine, so can we stop with the fad?! It’s a gimmick, a marketing crotch very much in fashion in the new era of holistic nonsense. I know, I know! You’ve heard us use the D word before, we’re […]
7 Easy Ways to Get Youthful and Glowing Skin
Want to achieve young-looking, healthy skin? The solution may not be skin-deep. One of the biggest misconceptions in achieving healthy skin is that it involves just that – taking care of the skin. Applying all sorts of balms and oils in an attempt to obtain the desirable results. While all these may truly benefit the […]
Cleansers and Makeup Removers. Are they the same?
There is a popular misconception that Cleansers and Makeup Removers are both the same thing just with different catchy names. Most people believe either of those can remove makeup, dirt and bacteria. The fact is not only they’re not the same, their function based on their formulas is completely different. Every company makes and calls […]
How to properly apply body oils
Body oil applications can be overwhelming for some. The though of leaving the house in a greasy, runny, slippery mess, makes many of us reach for the bottle of body lotion instead. The fact is lotions are formulated in some cases with the same oils we fear so much to apply. Lotions and creams are […]
Facial Clay Masks, dos and don’ts.
They come in beautiful colors, from all over the world, and provide a myriad of benefits to the skin. The most popular and beneficial clays come from France, although many good ones are sourced from Australia, Morocco, the Middle East, Southern Europe and even from the US. They contain high amounts of minerals and are […]
The 3 most important steps in your evening beauty routine.
This is the second part of a 2 part series. If you haven’t yet read the 3 most important steps in your morning beauty routine, please head to Cleaning, Toning and Moisturizing. The 3 most important steps in your morning beauty routine. Like we said in our previous article (link above) a quick, effective morning […]
The 3 most important steps in your morning beauty routine.
Kids, husband, work, school, grocery shopping, and a myriad other tasks, leaves us with not much time to care for our complexions the proper way. Pair that with incredibly complicated, long and frustrating beauty treatments, and hello wrinkles, pimples, and compacted pores! A quick, effective morning and night beauty routine that fits into our busy […]