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I am completely guilty of the worst 'do as I say and not as I do,' crime when it comes to skin care. I rarely wash my face before I go to bed at night. Or at least I used to be guilty of this crime before I discovered another fabulous secret from my sisters in France, micellar water. French women cannot be bothered to wash their face. Actually, the common wisdom is that the water in France was infamously harsh, so really out of necessity they needed an alternative. I prefer however to imagine Marlene Dietrich as the Laziest Girl In Town. Many people confuse this with makeup remover. Don't do that. This is not going to remove your water proof shellac. If you typically require an eye makeup remover, do not skip it. Micellar water simply replaces the step of water and cleanser in your routine. Which for some reason I cannot manage to do at night otherwise. I must have been a fabulous french woman in a past life.     Anyway, oil molecules (micelles) suspended in so...

Watts Moroccan Beauty Oil - 100% Argan Oil I’m a big fan of going straight to the source. Other Argan Oil products contain several other oils and ingredients. The ingredient in any Moroccan oil that is supposed to be special is the Argan Oil. So I did a little research and found this eco-certified bottle of 100% Argan Oil. You’ve most likely heard about the benefits of Argan Oil for your hair but it is also really great for your skin. I rub two drops together in my hands and apply it straight to my skin as a serum. It absorbs very quickly and believe it or not, does not clog your pores. In fact, some people claim it is actually very good for acne prone skin. It helps heal and calm your skin and leaves it very soft and hydrated. Argan oil is not a tool for preventing acne but it will calm and heal your skin without causing more breakouts. For those of you with dry skin, I believe you will find Argan Oil to be a godsend. As for your hair, a little goes a long way. I mix one dr...