With Mother’s Day approaching we may start thinking not just about what to give mom but what mom has given to us. Of all the gifts, her touch may be at the forefront. I discovered the power of this while reading about skin-to-skin care at the time of birth. It is then that our routines […]

When a friend told me her story of reconnecting with her college sweetheart after forty years, I had to ask: “What did you remember most when you first saw each other after so many years?” She laughed and said, “He remembered the tiny scar on my face above my left eyebrow and asked me again […]

Sustainable Beauty is all about trying to make the world a better place. In the beauty world it’s about what kind of ingredients you are using, are they non-toxic, cruelty-free, vegan and palm oil free?  If Palm oil is used it should be RSPO certified palm oil (which means you need to research to make […]

For decades those with acne were told to avoid eating oily foods and chocolate, to wash regularly and apply over-the-counter topicals containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid to diminish their acne. Diet was not considered a major contributor to acne. Today, it still isn’t. Many health professionals have decided that acne can’t be prevented, that […]

I met Robin Holmer a few years ago at a market where we both were selling our goods. I with YASOU skin and Robin with her beautiful jewelry.  I was drawn to both the jewelry (her work) and her spirit.  Robin has a calmness about her that resonates in way that makes you feel clam […]

Moments that move us can be simple or grand. Generously tipping wait staff at a restaurant, smiling at a coworker, listening to a street musician, talking with a stranger, eating something with the perfect taste and texture, watching a bird migration, looking down from a mountainside, laughing with a friend, receiving a postcard, gazing into […]

Removing toxins from your body is not the job of your skin. Your kidneys and liver are in charge of that. When we talk about naturally detoxing your skin what we are referring to is protecting your skin surface and building a skin defense against toxins. Even as the skin releases about three ounces of […]

Happy 2021! We hope you had wonderful holidays. It’s a new year with new goals and ambitions. Here at YASOU skin care we are excited and energized to present skin care conversations that can educate and entertain.  We have a lot to talk about! Here are just some of the topics we will cover in […]

1). SAOR Perfume A great gift, stocking stuffer or just to say Happy Holiday’s to someone you  like. It’s SAOR’s original fragrance a hAon, (Gaelic) It will transport you through the fresh, enchanting, Irish mist blanketing the Irish hillsides. Each 10ml bottle of a hAon pure perfume oil infuses fragrant bergamot, refreshing white tea and alluring, airy musk […]

  Today, beauty is about the individual and where their dreams and desires take them. We’ve collected some of our favorite quotes from people past and present to inspire your skin care routine, sense of style and well-being.   Natural beauty “I wear a lot of makeup on set, so I like my skin care […]

Skin hydration is not a matter of simply drinking water or taking a shower. In fact, if the shower water is hot you are stripping the skin of moisture. While drinking water is good for your body overall, there’s no research that shows it hydrates your skin. Skin hydration can be affected by lifestyle, age, […]

For some, a skin care gift can be a risk. For those who understand the likes and wants of those close to them it is often the perfect gift. We polled people on Facebook to ask if they would give a skin care product to friends or family members. The overriding answer was Yes, as […]

Trace Your Skin Texture Across the Body Landscape Go ahead, explore your body landscape. Create your own map of where the rough spots are, where the smooth and winding curves intertwine. Where is it soft, bumpy, scratchy, or discolored? People tend to focus more on their face, but we are not backyard explorers, we want […]

Clean or sustainable beauty means that the products are safe for people and the planet, using only non-toxic ingredients for active results. It means a brand is committed to ethical ingredient sourcing and partners with suppliers that practice similar ethics of production of their ingredients, as well as practicing fair trade when applicable. Sustainability and […]

Are your skin care decisions being guided by facts or myths? Common sense skin care may not be as easy as many people think. We are surrounded by marketing hype and skin care myths that can mislead our well-intentioned pursuit of healthy, beautiful skin. See if you can distinguish between fact and myth by taking […]

The only way to achieve maximum results for healthy skin is to exfoliate.  Why? As we age the cell regeneration process slows down. Therefore our bodies are slower in shedding old skin cells and generating new ones. The old skin cells can pile up leaving the surface of the skin looking dry, dull and rough. […]

There comes a time when you ask yourself – ‘Why am I holding on to all these skin care products?’ Many people have an abundance of products that they are not using but the bottles, jars and tubes remain on the shelf. Maybe it seemed like a good purchase at the time. Maybe it didn’t […]

I have been cleansing my face naturally with just glycerin soap and cold water for the past several years during the winter months. In the summer after my soap wash I’ve added a rinse of raw apple cider vinegar diluted in water and applied with a cotton ball. This routine has been working for me […]

From its beginning YASOU Natural Skin Care made a conscious decision to create effective skin care products for people of every ethnicity, race, skin type and skin color. Our multicultural approach influences the ingredients we select and the processes we use in creating our products. The origins of our ingredients are a history lesson in […]

While our skin needs to be protected year round, the bulk of sun damage tends to occur during the summer months. With just a few tweaks to your routine you can protect your skin in a natural, healthy way and still enjoy all your favorite summer activities. Adding a layer of sunscreen protects skin from […]

A man’s skin says a lot about his health and Father’s Day is the perfect time to introduce dad to a skin care regime.  It’s important for a man to take good care of his skin if he wants to project an image of vigor and fitness. The best tips for skincare for men are […]

As we age our skin loosens its elasticity and firmness due to the loss and breakdown of collagen in the dermal layer of the skin.  The best thing we could do for ourselves is to create a natural environment that stimulates collage production for maintaining healthy, glowing, firmer skin. Collagen is a protein made up […]

The Aloe Vera plant dates as far back as 6,000 years ago in ancient Egypt. It was regarded as a sacred plant the “blood” of which held the secrets to beauty, health and immortality. Aloe Vera also has a long history of use as a moisturizer, hydrating the skin of our early ancestors in Africa, […]

Mother’s Day is approaching and we may start thinking not just about what to give mom but what mom has given to us. Of all the gifts, her touch may be at the forefront. I discovered the power of this while reading about skin-to-skin care at the time of birth. It is then that our […]

Our lives changed overnight with the coronavirus pandemic and probably will never be the same again. Our sense of security and well-being has been challenged and yet we are all dealing with what has fallen upon us.  Our well-being is crucial during this time and here are some things you can do right now from […]

The use of natural ingredients in skin care has an enduring history throughout the ages. Influenced by culture, geography and of course aesthetics you may be surprised at what natural skin care remedies of yesteryear have in common with today’s skin care products. Relying on natural ingredients begins with the Egyptians and has evolved to […]

Healthy, beautiful skin comes from the inside out. Good nutrition promotes a healthy glow. So what we put in our bodies is as vital as what we put on our bodies. A healthy skin diet is a diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Research suggests that certain antioxidants such as vitamin C, Vitamin, E, […]

The first day of Spring is a month away but I am already seeing glimpses of plant-based beauty that lead me to think it’s time to get our skin out of hibernation, starting now. The year 2020 has brought us exciting avenues for skin care especially in the areas of technology, science and dermatology. Most […]

Home is where the heart, head and back are these days. The annual U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Time Use Survey shows that 24 percent of employed people did some or all of their work at home. Women spent an average of 2.6 hours, while men spent 2.0 hours a week doing household chores […]

Welcome to a new decade of living and looking well! Since 2014, I have been editor of the YASOU skin care blog sharing information and advice about natural skin care that we hope you find practical and inspiring. We want to shed light on issues important to those who live and want to live a […]