That said, as we take off more clothes during the summer, we take on more responsible skincare routines. There are many ways to prevent skin problems due to the hot summer months, and one of them is quite unlikely -- CBD. Here are a few reasons why.
 

1. Anti-inflammatory

 
Come summer, it is always expected that our skin takes a heavy beating, whether it is from multiple insect bites or the sweltering tropical heat. It's important to remember to pay close attention to our skincare routine during summer when it's most vulnerable.
 
CBD is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It can help soothe sunburn, insect bites, and other skin conditions that are common in the summer months. 

Acne breakout, especially, is a common skin issue that many people suffer from during the heat of summer. The high temperature also increases our body temperature, and we tend to sweat more. If any of the sweat glands are clogged, it could lead to breakouts.
 
Antioxidant 
CBD is more than just what people call a "chill pill." CBD is also an effective antioxidant. How does this affect your skin during the summer months? Well, an antioxidant is another layer of protection for your skin. CBD, being the effective antioxidant that it is, flushes out toxins from the body that could potentially harm the cells.
 
Free radicals are the byproduct of cellular processes. Normally, they are removed from the body, but a few stick around. When too much of free radicals accumulate, it can wreak havoc on the body and its many organs. If you hate getting wrinkles, well, that's a result of free radicals. So using a topical CBD can do wonders for your skin.
 

1. Hydration

 
Everyone keeps saying over and over again if you want healthy skin, you have to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Well, CBD is perfect for that. Among other vitamins and minerals, CBD contains vitamin E, a natural emollient that helps to moisturize the skin, especially during the summer months.
 
CBD can turn any dry and crackling skin into one that is smooth and soft to the touch. And it will keep it glowing even when the summer months are far behind.
 

1. Pain relief

 
Besides being an effective anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, CBD is also great for soothing pain. We all know that sunburn is common during the summer season, especially for those people who refuse to put on sun protection. 
 
Above all, the best solution to preventing sunburn is to use sun protection creams like sunscreen. However, if you still end up getting one, CBD is going to be your friend. The active compounds found in CBD blocks pain transmission of the body leading to lesser pain felt. You can take CBD in capsule form or as a topical ointment for your sunburn.
 

1. Eczema solution

 
Everyone who has ever experienced eczema will tell you how annoying and frustrating it is. The inflamed, red, cracked skin is not comfortable and sometimes even sore. Eczema is even more prevalent during the summertime when the temperature is high, and the skin is prone to breakouts. 
 
It's normally treated with creams and ointments, but here's another alternative, CBD. As mentioned earlier, CBD is skin-nourishing, anti-inflammatory, hydrates the skin, and lessens pain. So not only is CBD an all-natural product, it addresses all the symptoms of eczema as well.
 

Summer is slowly starting to fade into fall. The sun’s heat blazes on and the days are still long and warm, but a crisp, momentary breeze as you walk the kids to the bus stop hints at the approach of cooler temperatures. You welcome autumn with open arms, because summer’s reign has been tough. Hours spent at the pool, outdoor sporting events and vacations have wreaked havoc on your skin due to the increased UV exposure, higher humidity levels, harsh pool chemicals and the stress of travel. Now that that kids are finally back to school, take notice of your skin’s new seasonal needs and feed it the nutrients essential for healthy, glowing fall skin. Try some of our skin saving products for your upcoming fall routine:

Exfoliation: Scrubs and Peels

Prevent your skin from becoming dry this fall and winter by regularly exfoliating 2-3 times per week. Exfoliation will help to remove your surface dead skin cells, ultimately helping your other products penetrate better because that wall of dead cells is now gone, revealing healthy, glowing soft skin. There are two types of exfoliation, mechanical exfoliation and chemical exfoliation. Mechanical exfoliation, or scrubs, involves using some sort of granular or physical exfoliator to roll across the skin, sloughing off the dead skin cells. Our Exfoliating Cleanser is a gentle, yet effective way to remove dead skin cells without damaging the outer layer of skin.

Chemical exfoliation, or peels, uses enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to loosen the glue-like substance that holds the cells together and allows them to slough away.

The perfect fall peel for all skin types is our Dermal Resurfacer.  It is formulated to exfoliate and  deeply nourish skin with pumpkin pulp, pineapple and papaya enzymes. Loaded with antioxidants, this fortifying peel rejuvenates and supports cellular integrity while clearing pores and aiding detoxification. Skin is left feeling incredibly soft, smooth and clean with a renewed healthy glow. (Beauty Tip: Use in the morning to reveal your beautiful skin all day long.)

Serums: Swap your oil controlling serums for multipurpose anti-aging hydrating serums

Serums are an awesome way to add extra nutrients and active ingredients into your daily routine.  They are highly concentrated liquids that penetrate deep into the layers of the skin, delivering potent ingredients. Depending on your skin type, you can mix and match the right serums for your skin. You can also use multiple serums for added benefits.

Simply apply one serum and wait between 60-90 seconds before applying the next one.
A must-have serum for all skin types during the drier fall and winter months is our Ultimate Firming Serum, which firms and lifts the skin while hyaluronic acid replenishes skin’s moisture reserves and improves elasticity and stimulate collagen growth. Hyaluronic acid improves moisture retention and aids tissue repair.

Moisturizers: Swap your lightweight oils for Antioxidant rich moisturizing creams

Lightweight oils are perfect for balancing the skin and supplying just enough moisture during the hot summer months, but as fall and winter approach, your skin can benefit from a little extra TLC and hydration.
Are you looking to prevent or diminish wrinkles? Check out our Renew Night Cream Loaded with antioxidants. This night time moisturizer gently exfoliates and penetrates skin deeply lifting and re-texturing for a more refined, youthful appearance.



Is your skin dry or dehydrated? To improve skin smoothness and prevent moisture loss, try out the rich and decadent  CBD REJUVENATING FACE CREAM. This topical facial moisturizer helps rid dry, irritated and aged-looking skin while promoting optimal skin health, vibrancy and youthfulness.

• Cannabidoil (CBD) - NON-PSYCHOACTIVE
• Entirely free of synthetic chemicals
• Entirely plant-based formula
• Non-greasy
• Excellent skin absorption
• CBD’s known benefits
• Pleasant natural aroma
  

Fall is the perfect time to do some serious repair work on your skin that has been exposed to summer’s damaging rays.
One of the main components of skin rejuvenation is an exfoliation to remove built up dead skin cells and help stimulate cell turnover.  One of the most effective ways to do this is with a peel.

Peels come in many different shapes and sizes and you should learn as much as possible if it is right for you before using one.

How does a peel work?
Peels are usually alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and/or beta hydroxy acid (BHA) based which, once applied, dissolve the dead skin cells on the surface, and penetrate into the lower levels of the skin stimulating an injury response.  This prompts increased cell turnover, allowing new skin cells to form. Peels are powerful tools to help rid your skin of fine lines, hyper-pigmentation and gives you a "renewed glow". 

Is there down time? What should I expect post-peel?
Very little downtime is associated with our dermal resurfacer. Depending on the sensitivity of your skin, you may experience some slight redness and tingling during and shortly after your peel. It is of vital importance that you use sunscreen of at least SPF 15 following your peel, re-applying every 2 hours, as your skin will be very sensitive to burns and scarring-it is new skin after all!

When will I see results?
The results from our Dermal Resurfacer vary depending on  the type of peel you receive, as well as your skin’s response. Some people notice immediate results, especially if they are addressing a surface issue such as acne. Your skin will be bright, toned and “glowing” immediately following the peel.  The healing response that prompts collagen and elastin production works over time, gradually resulting in more youthful skin.

So why is fall the best time for a peel?
As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler (or if you’re in the Midwest, nastier and more unpredictable), you will likely be outside less and less. An intensive dermal treatment usually goes deep into the skin and stimulates cell turnover, your skin will need some time to heal and needs to be out of the sun as much as possible.  You’re not going to turn to dust if the sun touches you, but you’re going to do some serious damage to all that beautiful new skin! Fall and winter are the best times to get back on the wagon with your skincare routine in that you’ll

•  be indoors more and be exposed to less of the sun’s damaging rays.
• see the benefits of your skin care treatments by the time the holidays roll around! And who doesn’t want to look fabulous in their holiday pictures.
  

With all of the benefits of getting a peel regularly, there really is no reason to not try our Dermal Resurfacer. 
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Vitamin C is known for containing powerful properties, with many people often praising it for curing the common cold. Consuming Vitamin C has a variety of health benefits, but applying Vitamin C to your face can yield plenty of anti-aging benefits to your skin. It creates a brighter complexion, evens out your skin tone, improves hydration and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

How exactly does Vitamin C bring about all of these benefits?
These benefits come from the ascorbic acid in Vitamin C, which creates younger, firmer looking skin. To learn how Vitamin C helps you maintain a youthful glow, it’s important to understand the effects that free radicals, the sun and collagen have on your skin.

Free Radicals: So many of our skin care products protect against them, but what are they? Free radicals are unstable electrons in molecules that are caused by conditions in the environment and even food. They change the composition of healthy cells, and damage our skin cells, which can have visible effects such as wrinkles, sagging and roughness. Vitamin C contains antioxidants, which can interact with free radicals to terminate any vital damage to cells, and combat the effects of aging.

Sun Damage: While we all enjoy soaking up the sun, it can have damaging effects on our skin if we don’t stay protected — and sometimes SPF just isn’t enough. Harmful UVA and UVB rays can eventually create wrinkles. Our Vitamin C Serum strengthens your skin and repels things that can damage it. The powerful serum contains melanin-suppressing properties, which can prevent and fade brown spots caused by the sun. 

Collagen: Collagen is one of the most important components of keeping your skin looking young. Collagen is a connecting tissue that keeps your skin layers together. As you age, you lose collagen, which causes the skin to sink and create wrinkles. The decline of collagen also allows facial expressions and movements to leave marks on our faces. Vitamin C is known to give you younger and firmer skin because it increases and stimulates collagen production to avoid aging in your skin.

MOONESSENCE -  VITAMIN C SERUM
 
While some Vitamin C products may irritate or even burn your skin. OUR VITAMIN C SERUM has been formulated with a blend of ingredients — including fruit extracts from Cranberry, Red Raspberry, and Blueberries. — and Features soothing organic aloe, omega 3 & 6 enriched rosehip oil. 

I am a BIG believer in exfoliating my face.  well,  I am a little obsessed with it to be honest.  There is just something about exfoliating that makes me and my skin feel amazing.  I have been noticing over the past few weeks that my skin has started to become dry, dull, and blotchy in some areas.  Probably has to do with the winter weather. 

As the hand-crafter of MoonEssence products, I have access to everything we make.  I tend to find myself using the same products over and over again which is fine, but every now and then I realize that I can use something different and I find that mixing up the products is actually beneficial to myself and my skin. 

To give you an example of my daily routine:  I use our balancing cleanser on a daily basis for the prevention of black heads and breakouts. I tone and moisturizer with our daily moisture and cocktail that with the vitamin c serum.  Done in 5 minutes.  Recently my skin has been feeling a bit dry, heavy, dull, Then, I realized that it is winter and I need to change up my routine.  Two days ago I was making our exfoliating scrub and after i was done I noticed that my hands were soft, smooth and looked younger.  I went right to bathroom and opened a jar that i just filled and used it.  OMG,  I was amazed after 1 use how my skin looked so much better and that I felt some much better. 

I have always loved our scrub, but having access to all the products I don't always use them all.  It is such a joy sometimes to re-discover my own product and how amazing they are.  Unfortunate, I am now obsessed with exfoliating.  Do I need it to do it every day- NO, what excites me about using every day, is the feeling I have after I exfoliate.  I CAN CONQUER THE WORLD. (once I leave the bathroom).   I boast about the benefits of exfoliating for the skin, but I have discovered that it is not just about the clean fresh skin I have, bu the feeling behind it.  What a mood booster. 

Now, I know what you all are going to say,  You can't exfoliate everyday, it's too harsh for your skin.  that is true, but I have very tough skin and I can handle the daily exfoliating, plus our exfoliating cleanser is so gentle that it can be used on a daily basis.  Although no beauty expert will agree with that.  I know my skin and I know what works for me. 

What are the benefits of exfoliating?

Exfoliation is the removal of dry/dead skin cells on the surface of the skin and is one of the most important aspects of your home skincare routine for face and body.

Exfoliation not only helps many skin problems, it also increases blood circulation, which in turn helps you to achieve healthy and glowing skin. 

If you want to know more specific benefits read below:

Specific Benefits of Exfoliation Blemished Skin
It is important for people with blemished skin to use an exfoliator on the face or body at least twice a week. Some people believe the best way to stop a break-out is to strip the skin, killing bacteria, but, this will also dry out the skin and cause irritation.
We would suggest removing dead cells while keeping the skin clean and hydrating with a good moisturizing cream with SPF – making sure  that you apply the cream with clean hands to prevent bacterial infection and spots.

Post-Breakout, Red and Dark Marks
After having a blemish on the skin there can sometimes be a dark mark left for a while. The best way to fade these dark marks is to exfoliate twice a week to remove those damaged skin cells and encourage new healthy skin tissue to grow through.

Clogged Pores
If you suffer from clogged pores, exfoliation helps to draw out congestion, otherwise known as blackheads and whiteheads. Most common areas for breakouts are the nose, chin and forehead. Remember, twice a week max.

Pigmentation
Pigmentation is the dark areas that come from age, pregnancy and changes in your hormonal balance. These areas tend to become more apparent and darker as the skin ages.
Exfoliation is beneficial for breaking up pigmented cells, encouraging them to fade.

Dry Skin
If your skin is dry or dehydrated, you may find scaly or flaky areas which would benefit hugely from exfoliation. Once you have exfoliated an area of dry skin you should apply a moisturizer to the new skin cells to protect and nourish the skin.

Ingrown Hairs  
When you have your legs or bikini line waxed you are pulling the hair from the root. Although the hair will eventually grow back weaker, it sometimes cannot pierce through the skin and a red spot will appear around the hair. This is an ingrowing hair – Exfoliation the area you will remove dead skin and allow the hair to break through the skin.

General Health and Well Being
When you exfoliate the body you are increasing the blood circulation and lymphatic system which is very beneficial for the body, this helps encourage new skin cells, breaks down fatty tissues, and breaks down and drains toxins from the skin. After exfoliating the skin is left beautifully soft ready to absorb a good moisturizer.

Sun Tanning
Exfoliating dead skin cells from your body is essential for sun tanning and is ideal as a pre-holiday skin boost. By getting rid of dead skin cells the sun will be affecting the new skin cells, which will last longer and leave your tan looking more even. Make sure you moisturize and keep your skin protected safely when tanning, and also hydrated through body moisture lotions with SPF

Fake Tanning
A good tanning regime (whether cream tan or spray tanning) should start with exfoliation. Removing dead skin cells from your body will leave an even and consistent surface to your skin for applying the fake tan. This will ensure your tan looks amazing and lasts longer.

When you think of the spice turmeric, a tasty curry dish might come to mind, but hold that thought! Turmeric is not only delicious: It's also great for your skin.

Turmeric in skincare helps to improve the appearance of problem skin. Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae and is native to Southeast Asia. It’s no surprise that this ingredient has been used for centuries to improve the appearance of skin, however, the science behind why this root is so effective has only recently been explored.