Category Archives: "Skin, Lip and Body Care"
Introducing CV Skinlabs Skincare-Arrives March 15, 2012
Many of you know that for the last 3 years I’ve been working on a project that I’m very passionate about. The dream started 5 years ago, when my father was going through cancer treatments. He suffered some pretty severe side effects on his skin, including an acne-like rash. I went out and bought what […]
Ingredients to Avoid While You're Pregnant or Breastfeeding
I caution everybody to read labels and be careful of what products and ingredients they’re putting on their skin, but when it comes to women who are pregnant, wanting to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, the warning goes up into the red zone. Why? Studies have shown that newborns may be born with several chemicals already […]
What is Safe Skin Care, and How is it Different from Natural or Organic?
As the public demands fewer chemicals and more good-for-you ingredients in personal care products, many companies have responded by incorporating more plant-based ingredients in their formulations, some going as far as to be sure those ingredients are organic. But does that mean the products are safe to use, particularly if you’ve survived cancer, or if […]
Safe Product of the Month: Yes Pure Intimacy
I’m excited to be working with Michelle Witherby from the O & N Collective to bring Cinco Vidas readers one safe product per month. Our featured product this month is Yes Pure Intimacy, an oil-based lubricant or massage oil. This is our first featured product of the month. Why did we choose this one? Here […]
