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Kinder Beauty | B2C, beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Listicle, Service Journalism5 Fun Makeup Tips for School
March 2023
Create confidence, express yourself, and have a good time by doing fun makeup for school. Below are five fun makeup tips and trends to try, all of which can be easily adapted for age, skin color and type, the annoying patriarchy of dress codes, or whatever else comes your way.
Kinder Beauty | B2C, beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Listicle, Service JournalismBest Skincare for Teens
February 2023
The best skincare for teens is ultimately a routine you can follow. Start off simple, treat your skin like the royalty it is, know that acne is common but not the only battle to fight, and that there are a bajillion products out there and you don’t need most of them!
Kinder Beauty | B2C, beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Listicle, Service JournalismHow to Remove Makeup
February 2023
Is there really a “right” way to remove makeup? As someone trying to break her bad habit of sleeping in makeup, I was curious to find out if I was actually doing it right. Does that sound super Type A? Have I mentioned I’m a Virgo?
Pecos Oasis | B2C, Blog Post, cannabis, New Mexico, Service JournalismCan I Use Cannabis To Get More Sleep?
January 2023
Though the CDC recommends adults ages 18-60 get 7 or more hours of sleep per night, a 2006 Institute of Medicine Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans deal with chronic sleep issues.
Kinder Beauty | B2C, beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Service JournalismWhat Is Dry Brushing & How Does It Work?
January 2023
Does dry brushing work wonders for skin health, circulation, and lymphatic drainage? See if this self-applied massage is right for you.
Kinder Beauty | B2C, beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Listicle, Service JournalismHow To Get Rid Of Under Eye Circles
January 2023
Dark under eye circles and bags are one of nature’s rudest gifts. Though we lump them together because both appear in the tear trough area under the eye, they are technically two different things caused by genetics, hyperpigmentation, a lack of restful sleep, diet, allergies or illness.
Kinder Beauty | beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Health, Service JournalismWhat is Cosmetic Acupuncture?
December 2022
What is cosmetic acupuncture? Is it better than facials? Or Botox? How can it help my skin as I get closer to 40? I had questions, and I needed answers. So, during an incredibly stressful season in need of maximum self-care, I tried cosmetic acupuncture. My main goal: improving the lines between my eyebrows and firming my jawline. My other goal: taking care of myself.
Kinder Beauty | beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Service Journalism, SustainabilityHow To Prevent Ingrown Hairs Naturally
November 2022
Fun fact: Did you know the only places you don’t have hair follicles are your lips, the palms of your hands, and the bottoms of your feet? Mind = blown.
Even without coarse or curly hair, we’re all going to have to live with an ingrown at some point. Sigh. But don’t stress, dear ones, because we can treat and also prevent these ingrowns from happening at all.
Kinder Beauty | beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Service JournalismBest Skincare for Acne-Prone Skin
November 2022
It’s a universal truth that zits are the worst. Acne affects humans of all ages, genders, and biologies. So if you have skin that’s prone to acne, know that you’re not alone!
Kinder Beauty | beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Service JournalismHow to Care for Skin Before & After Laser Hair Removal
October 2022
As someone with dark hair, well, everywhere, I’ve always been curious about laser hair removal. So if you’re on the laser hair removal train or thinking about taking the plunge, here’s what I learned.
Kinder Beauty | beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Listicle, Service JournalismHere Are 4 Reasons Why You’ll Never Want To Sleep With Makeup Again
October 2022
I’ve heard my entire life that sleeping with makeup is bad, including from my mom, whose grandmother told her she would age five years for every night she didn’t take her makeup off. But even all these warnings haven’t been enough to stop me from doing it. So how bad is it really?
Kinder Beauty | B2C, beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Personal Essay, Service Journalism, Sustainability, veganHow I Care for My Body Hair: AKA “Garden” Maintenance
September 2022
I’ve always been a less-is-more person when it comes to skincare. Perhaps it's not a surprise that when it comes to my pubic hair, I use many of the same products I use elsewhere on my body.
Kinder Beauty | B2C, beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Service Journalism, Sustainability, veganHere’s Why Apple Cider Vinegar Is Great For Skin – But Use With Caution!
June 2022
For at least a decade now, apple cider vinegar has been heralded as a beauty do-all for skin. But do these claims hold up? Let’s dig in.
Kinder Beauty | B2C, beauty, Blog Post, clean beauty, Service Journalism, Sustainability, veganWhy You Should Avoid Sodium Laureth Sulfate in Skincare (and Everywhere!)
May 2022
What is sodium laureth sulfate? How is it related to sodium lauryl sulfate? And how easy is it to find clean skincare products that don’t use it?
Grows As It Goes | Blog Post, Listicle, Retail, Service Journalism, SustainabilityAm I Going Green or Just Greenwashing?
February 2022
“Going green” isn’t just a trend, but it has become a buzzword lately. Greenwashing is when a company or product pretends to be environmentally-friendly but can’t actually back that up. So how can you tell if the items you buy actually *are* sustainable and not just pretending to be?
Grows As It Goes | B2C, Blog Post, Listicle, Retail, Service Journalism, SustainabilitySurprise! These 3 Materials are Actually Sustainable
December 2021
What’s the difference between organic and non-organic cotton? How can wood be sustainable when harvesting contributes to deforestation? Aren’t vegan products better than animal-based ones? We’re delighted to find some easy changes we can make for a more conscious future.
CAFE - callforentry.org | Arts & Culture, Arts Marketing, Blog Post, Public Art, Service JournalismBreaking Into Public Art
January 2019
For many artists, landing a public art commission is a step on the career checklist. But breaking into a new part of the art world can be daunting even for seasoned artists, but especially if you’ve never created public art or applied to an RFQ before. Call for Entry (CaFE™), the leading online submission and jurying system for the gallery and public art fields, helps artists get into the public art field.