So, What Are You Doing These Days?

People are kind and interested, especially if they haven't seen you for a while. You're sitting at a table at a community dinner, you're chatting away, and at some point, that question comes up. Oy. I come from a family of intellectuals, mostly academics. My maternal grandfather was a university professor. My father and sister … Continue reading So, What Are You Doing These Days?

My Little Secret Weapon Against Cracked Skin

I am a very inflamed person. Some might even say an inflammatory person, but that's a whole different blog post. I have auto-immune issues that manifest themselves in my gut, my joints and also in my skin. It's the latter I want to talk about today. One of the more annoying ways my body tells … Continue reading My Little Secret Weapon Against Cracked Skin

Meet the Cleaning Crew!

The absolute beginning and end of proper skin care, whether you are an adolescent, a senior or anywhere in between, is cleansing. I doubt anyone will disagree with this statement - cleaning off the grime, makeup and other insults we offer our largest organ every day is key to having healthy, glowing skin. The question … Continue reading Meet the Cleaning Crew!

About BlackBox Cosmetics and Shipping to Canada

If you live in the US, there are no downsides to ordering from BlackBox Cosmetics. It's a little trickier in Canada, but we can handle the shipping cost conundrum. Here's how. BlackBox Cosmetics is an American company. The product is made in Florida, packaged in these adorable bottles, and mailed wherever the customers are. If … Continue reading About BlackBox Cosmetics and Shipping to Canada