Skin in Transition

Menopause Makeover: Sip Your Way to Hormonal Harmony with These Irresistible Smoothies

Not all Smoothies are created equal!  For instance, the typical store bought ones can be loaded with sugar, often in the form of several servings of fruit. This can wreak havoc on your blood sugar ...

Can Menopause Cause Skin Problems?

The simple answer is yes, it can. Lets dive deeper into the specific skincare concerns, lifestyle tips, the role of self-care and some easy, actionable advice. So let’s kick off with the depressing...

My Breast Cancer Diagnosis - The Full Story

The following is a story all about my breast cancer diagnosis and why I started Puremess.  It’s not a sob story, but instead I hope it shows that through strength and persistence you can make anyth...

Sparkle and Shine: Discover your Inner Glow for a Better Life

Have you ever heard of the term ‘Glowing Up’? Well, it seems to be being widely used across the wellness industry, but what does it actually mean? Glowing up isn’t just about putting lots of makeup...

Types of Acne and How to Help

Around 80% of the world population is affected by acne at some point during their lives.  Although it is most common among teenagers and adults under 30, it can also last into adulthood or crop up ...

The Amazing benefits of Using a Body Scrub

Is a body scrub part of your skincare routine?  If not, it should be, and here’s why…. For most of us, our daily skin care routine only includes our face. With so much importance placed on facial s...

Fabulous Reasons to Use Oats in Your Skincare Routine

Let’s start by defining the difference between what you and I would see as oatmeal (think Quaker oats) and colloidal oats, which are the oats found in skincare products. Our breakfast oats normally...

Skin care in menopause

Thank you to Puremess for the opportunity to write a guest blog and to share one of my recipes!  I am a Registered Nutritionist, Health Coach and female hormone expert.  I help women struggling wit...

Benefits of Bath Teas + 3 Recipes

Herbal Bath teas can have lots of different functions, from easing sore muscles, increasing circulation to providing complete relaxation.  Your bathroom will also smell amazing!  They use 100% natu...

The Amazing Benefits of our Nourishing Facial Oil

Do you know what’s in your facial oil?  We use only the finest natural ingredients and here’s why: As you may already know, hydration is essential for soft, supple skin.  Lack of hydration can beco...