Maritza Baez · The Skincare Edit

Considered care.
Fewer complications.

Explore a more intentional approach to skincare, from everyday basics to thoughtful decisions about exfoliation and active ingredients.

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A thoughtful place to begin

Your skincare reading list

01 · A gentler approach

Exfoliation at home

When to skip it, how to be gentle, and why another scrub or acid may not belong in your routine.

02 · Understand the options

Retinol vs. retinal

Explore the vitamin A pathway, formulation differences, and a routine guided by your skin’s tolerance.

Keep exploring

From the skincare journal

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Untamed Natural Care – The Good Stuff that can be for everyone!

Untamed Natural Care – The Good Stuff that can be for everyone!

I’d love to introduce you to Untamed Natural Care, a skincare brand that is homemade with ingr…

Zum Face Charcoal Sugar Facial Scrub

Zum Face Charcoal Sugar Facial Scrub

I love exfoliating.  Exfoliation is a key element of any effective skincare regimen. This is how you…

Natural Skincare Storage: Keep Your Products Clean and Fresh, with closed amber containers, a clean spatula and folded cloth on a plum and cream cabinet shelf.

Natural Skincare Storage: Keep Your Products Clean and Fresh

A practical guide to natural skincare storage, product dates, clean handling and a simpler beauty ca…

Good Earth Beauty

Good Earth Beauty

I love all things green, natural and organic when it comes to skincare. I got to try out some produc…

Nilotic ANTI AGE CRÈME Sunrise Lemon

Nilotic ANTI AGE CRÈME Sunrise Lemon

This cream is amazing. It is perfect for all skin types and its base is Nilotic Shea Fruit Butter.  …

Parodi Intensive Moisturizing Hand Cream – Heaven in a Tube

Parodi Intensive Moisturizing Hand Cream – Heaven in a Tube

As you may have heard, I’m a full time family physician.  This means I wash my hands at least …

Bella Aura Gentle Purifying Cleanser

Bella Aura Gentle Purifying Cleanser

I was introduced to the world of Bella Aura on Instagram, when I won the Gentle Purifying Cleanser. …

Healing Oils Facial Serum by Truth In Skincare

Healing Oils Facial Serum by Truth In Skincare

I actually won this in a giveaway contest. I’m so happy that I did. I’m in love with thi…

I can’t live without this Charcoal Facial Mask!

I can’t live without this Charcoal Facial Mask!

About the Product: Kaeng Raeng Cleansing Clay Detoxifying Charcoal Face Mask (2 oz)  Unique Activate…

Winter Skin Care: Face

Winter Skin Care: Face

Winter Skin Care: Face As we prepare for the holiday season and ready ourselves for winter storms, w…

Need Balance?

Need Balance?

LIFE. BEAUTY. BALANCE Harmony. Zen. Nirvana. Enlightenment. Call it what you will, we all strive for…

Want perfect glowing skin?

Want perfect glowing skin?

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