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With summer knocking on our doors, it's time to give your hands and feet the care they deserve after dealing with the cold of winter and being shoved in boots for the last few months! Not sure where to start? Not to worry, Beauty Care Choices is here to guide you to achieving your best at-home manicure or pedicure that is shockingly, just as relaxing and luxurious as going to the salon! The first step to achieving the ideal manicure or pedicure is a relaxing soak and moisturizing. The Qtica Smart Spa SmartPods are perfect for this! This four-piece individually packed manicure and pedicure product features a soak, sugar scrub, moisturizing mask, and an ultra-luxurious lotion. The soak is designed to soften the skin and provide it with intense hydration. It helps to also sanitize the skin while generating an amazing aroma therapy. Next, use the scrub pod to gently exfoliate the skin and remove dead and dry skin cells. This helps to create softer and smoother skin on both the hands and the feet. Follow up with the moisturizing mask and lotion to replenish the hydration of your skin, revealing healthier and more youthful-looking skin in an instant. Next, it's time to remove unwanted calluses, the Cuccio Naturale Stainless Steel Pedicure File is a great option. This file features two different gift options to remove calluses from the hands and feet and an ergonomic handle that allows you to get a firm grip and good leverage for scrubbing. Being stainless steel, this file is also easy to clean after each use! Now let's take care of those nails! Clip and file your nails to perfection with the Mehaz Professional Pro Curved Nail Clipper , and the Zoya Naked Manicure - Gelie-Cure 3-Way File . The Mehaz Professional Pro Curved Nail Clipper is a great tool for keeping your nails even and trimmed up and it features a clipping catcher so you won't have to worry about where those loose nails may be flying off too! The Zoya Naked Manicure - Gelie-Cure 3-Way File is great for shaping your nails and features an ultra-fine grit that is gentle on the nails structure. Time for the fun part, let's paint those nails! First, start off with a base coat. If you think you can skip this step please reconsider. The base coat acts as a barrier between the natural oils that come from your nails and your polish. This also helps to make your polish last longer, and who doesn't want that? The OPI Nature Strong Botanical Base Coat is a percent option. It is infused with gentle skincare ingredients for healthy and smooth-looking nails. Next, pick your favorite nail polish color and apply two thin coats, and let them dry completely. Follow with a top coat like the Qtica Extending Top Coat to give your nails stunning shine and lasting protection from chipping and daily wear and tear. Pro Tip: If you have excess lotions left use a nail polish remover to get a clean slate before applying your base coat and polish choice. Lastly, top your nails with your favorite cuticle oil. We love the Miracle Fruit Oil Miracle Fruit Seed Oil Nail & Cuticle Oil Treatment for this! This oil helps to strengthen, moisturize, condition, restore, and protect the nails and cuticles for a healthy and stunning manicure and pedicure every time! There you have it, a salon-quality manicure and pedicure from the relaxation of your home! Beauty Care Choices carries so many different options to create your perfect manicure and pedicure, shop our nail collection and boost your confidence with will stunning and healthy nails.

What else do April showers bring besides, hopefully, May flowers? 2024 cosmetic trend predictions! This year, expect a bloom of stunning skin-enhancing makeup looks. Pastel shades will dominate makeup palettes, with soft pinks, lavender hues, and minty greens making a splash in eyeshadows and lip colors. Iconic looks from past eras are making a comeback, with modern twists. Whimsical and luminous tones will reign, evoking a fairy-like allure with holographic highlighters, pearlescent finishes, and ethereal blushes. Embrace the enchantment of 2024's beauty scene, where April showers truly set the stage for magical transformations. Pantone has crowned the color of the year for 2024 as Peach Fuzz ! This warm, subtle hue is universally flattering across skin tones and perfect for blush, eyeshadow, and lips. The Beauty Care Crew has already seen the wave of peach products hit the shelves with Jane Iredale's newest launch. Their PurePressed Blush in the shades Flourish and Velvet Petal , and the PurePressed Eye Shadow Trios in Honeysuckle and Wildflower . While Peach Fuzz will steal the show tone-wise and will be present in each trend, this year's trends are more looks rather than one specific trending eye look, lip look, etc. The style we are going to dive into are 90's makeup (yes that's right, it's coming back!), Balletcore, and Mermaidcore. Mermaidcore Think fresh, glossy skin, sparkly lids, pops of aquatic pastels, and fluffy brows. Mermaidcore is a captivating beauty trend that’s not going anywhere. Mermaidcore makeup embodies whimsical, luminous, and fairy-like tones that reflect and play with light. It can be a sparkling eyelid, a highlighted cheek, or a glossy lip. With a natural base, the eyes are the star of the show! Reach for dewy, illuminating complexion products that enhance your natural beauty and let your skin shine through. If you have oily skin, we recommend using products with higher coverage so your makeup stays in place. We recommend foundations like the Bodyography Sun Defense Tinted Moisturizer or the Jane Iredale HydroPure Tinted Serum . Add some warmth and dimension to the face with bronzer and a peach or pink-toned blush for a flush of color. We are loving the Sorme Baked Bronzer to give you that fresh-from-the-beach glow, or the La Bella Donna Vision Of Mineral Lights Bronzer . The La Bella Donna has both blushing and bronzing shades! You could also use one of the Jane Iredale blushes we mentioned earlier. For the eyes, the more shimmery and mythical the better! Light shimmer and pastel tones are ideal for creating that mermaid, fairy effect for the look. To create this, we recommend all of the Beauty Care Crews' favorite glitter shadows, the Bodyography Glitter Pigments . These come in a variety of fun and glitter-packed shades but, to really create that mermaid effect we love Aura Glow, Blue Morpho, Stratus, and Halo. Finish off your look with a bright highlighter to embody that whimsical look. Great options for highlighter are the Pure Cosmetics Velvet Vixen Highlighter in the shade Moonlight, or the Jane Iredale Glow Time Highlighter Sticks which come in a variety of color options. Add your highlighter of choice to your eyelids, or your brow bone to really give your skin that cohesive glow. Balletcore Think soft pastel colors reminiscent of ballet costumes and shades of pink, white, and cream in both matte and shimmery finishes. Balletcore beauty is the romantic update to "no makeup, makeup", and it's universally flattering. Balletcore emphasizes subtle yet impactful touches, with a focus on enhancing natural beauty. Silky eyeshadows are in this season. We love that the Balletcore beauty looks we've been seeing have incorporated the silky pink texture of ballet shoes into the beauty aesthetic with sheeny eyeshadow in frosted pinks, pearls, and lilacs. Great shadow options to really capture Balletcore would be the Bodyography Crystal Glide Liquid Eyeshadow in the shades of either Moonstone or Rose Quartz for a liquid option. Or for a powder option the Sorme Mineral Botanicals Eye Shadow in the shade Flash or Bronzina. For the blush tones, monochrome makeup is trending in its own right but it works beautifully with Balletcore beauty. Think pretty blush and pink shades that are repeated on eyes, lips, and cheeks. The Sorme Long Lasting Blush has wonderful shade options for every skin tone. Another great blush option is the Bodyography Blush which has more options for brighter pink shades. The skin should be sheeny with Balletcore makeup looks. As with silky eyeshadow, sheeny skin references the sensorial glamour of lustrous ballet slippers, but applies it in a soft, wearable way to the skin, creating illumination with fresh foundations and tactical highlighting. The Pure Cosmetics Velvet Vixen Highlighter in the shade Moonlight, or the Jane Iredale Glow Time Highlighter Stick would also be great for creating this look. For the Jane Iredale, the shade Solstice is stunning for Balletcore looks! Nude-pink lips are in for Balletcore! We've seen glossy lips and soft-matte lips when it comes to this trend, but one thread that weaves the look together is a nude-pink lip shade, whether it's amped up with a frosted shimmer, or a more natural rose-bud finish. The La Bella Donna Mineral Light Lip Colour in the shades Nude and Shella are stunning nude lips stick options for creating this style of look. Other great options are the Pure Cosmetics Pure Illumination Push Top Light Up Lip Gloss in the shade Nude Beach to add that much-wanted shimmer or the Bodyography Lip Lava Liquid Lipstick which has an entire nude collection to suit your skin tone best. 90's Makeup Think frosty eyes, well-defined lips, heavy eyeliner, and pastel shades. We are beginning to relive the iconic ’90s makeup trends, and we are here for it! 90's makeup draws inspiration from the iconic stars and supermodels of the decade. Frosty eyes and lips certainly defined the era, and we can’t forget about the heavy lip liner, a bold statement that redefined lips, adding that edge to a pout. Of course, brown lips truly captured the essence of the ’90s, and thin brows were the epitome of chic. If the '90s had a color palette, it was iridescent lilacs and frosted silver. The eyebrows will be dramatically structured and squared off at one point, and for the eyes browns and taupe are firm favorites, as well as pale gray and even icy blue, but it can be tricky to pull them off. For the brows, we recommend a pencil to really achieve that shape look. The Bodyography Epic Brow and the Chella Eyebrow Pencil help you do just that! For eyeshadows, the Bodyography Glitter Pigments offer a wide variety of pastel glitter shades, as well as the Bodyography Expressions eyeshadows . The skin can feature a flush of color or a warm, softly bronzed sculpted look. For the bronzer, the Jane Iredale Glow Time Bronzer Sticks work great and blend easily with a brush, sponge, or your finger. Another great option is the Sorme Believable Bronzer to get a more warm bronzed peach look. Lastly the lips! Go for deep browns or taupes, regardless of what your lipstick color will be. Draw along the lip line and fill in the outer corners slightly, then blend with your little finger into the lip. Either top with a clear lip balm that isn’t too glossy or a lip color that is more on the nude side. Make sure to push the color into your lips with a finger to mattify it slightly. Other color options are 90s red or plum. We love the Sorme Smearproof Lip Liner for this as they have a killer selection of nude liners. Jane Iredale also has a few nude options in their Lip Pencil . For lipsticks, the La Bella Donna Mineral Light Lip Colour, Pure Cosmetics Pure Illumination Push Top Light Up Lip Gloss, and the Bodyography Lip Lava Liquid Lipsticks used in Balletcore would also work for 90-inspired makeup. For just a light gloss option, use the Jane Iredale HydroPure Hyaluronic Acid Lip Treatment or the Pure Cosmetics Pure Lano Natural Lip Treatment to also give your lips a boost of hydration and subtle shine. Another great option is just a lip balm like the ToGoSpa Balm . We love how makeup changes and morphs every year, giving beauty lovers new inspiration. Discover stunning new cosmetics that redefine beauty at Beauty Care Choices. From innovative textures to stunning color palettes, stay effortlessly on trend with our wide selection of cosmetics. Dive into the latest looks and shop these amazing cosmetics and more. Elevate your beauty game with Beauty Care Choices!

What is sustainable beauty? Sustainable beauty refers to a holistic approach to beauty and personal care that emphasizes environmental responsibility, ethical sourcing, and social consciousness. Sustainable Beauty seeks to align personal care routines with values of environmental caretaking, ethical practices, and social responsibility, offering consumers options that are both good for them and good for the planet. What is the B Corp Certification? The B Corp Certification is a certification awarded to for-profit companies by B Lab, a non-profit organization. It signifies that the company meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. B Corps, or Benefit Corporations, are businesses that prioritize not only profits but also their impact on society and the environment. To become certified, a company must undergo an assessment process that evaluates its overall impact on its workers, customers, community, and environment. This assessment covers various areas such as governance, workers' rights, community engagement, environmental practices, and business model transparency. Companies need to achieve a minimum score on this assessment to be eligible for certification. Why is sustainable beauty important? Unsustainable beauty practices impact everything, from our oceans and wildlife to our health. Yet many brands and consumers alike don’t take it seriously enough, yet. On average, only 14% of cosmetic waste reaches recycling centers, and a small piece of that gets recycled. Contrary to popular belief, not all plastic is recyclable, and it’s not recyclable if there’s unwashed foundation or conditioner residue in it. Luckily, there are several ways beauty brands can reduce plastic packaging. By working with environmentally friendly ingredients, and using compostable packaging and product materials that limit waste, beauty brands can take a leading role in shifting the narrative. The beauty industry is increasingly prioritizing sustainability. Inspired by more environmentally-savvy consumers, the beauty market is slowly coming around. Collaboration among brands, along with the sharing of resources and expertise, holds promise in making sustainable beauty a reality. Shop Now

Pioneers in Online Beauty. Beauty Care Choices, the original disruptors in the eCommerce industry, are commemorating two decades of innovation and excellence. Founded before the digital era became mainstream, they ventured into the online world when few dared, establishing their website long before it became a standard practice. Despite initial skepticism, they persevered, building trust among both brands and consumers, creating a foundation that remains strong to this day. CEO Jennifer Coy embarked on her journey in beauty care straight out of high school, earning her cosmetology license. Her dedication led her through various domains, from salon work to the film industry and aviation, before diving into the online beauty business. President David Coy, fueled by a lifelong passion for technology inherited from his father, delved into desktop publishing, software production, and video game development. His extensive experience included roles at prominent platforms like Bizrate, DermStore.com, and SkinStore.com before co-founding Beauty Care Choices. Where did BCC start:. Upon settling in Redding, California, Jennifer and David identified a gap in the beauty care market. In 2004, as they embarked on their entrepreneurial journey, options for purchasing beauty products were limited for customers, and nothing was available online at that point. They pioneered online beauty, even when they were told by brands that the internet was a "fad" and that it wasn't worth it. They started from scratch! David wrote all the programming and background for the website and he and Jennifer worked as a team along with others to hand-type ingredients, take images, and create informative content for the products they were selling. After months of hard work and dedication, they launched Beauty Care Choices in June 2004 and received 13 orders on their first day! At this time, Jennifer and Dave were running the business out of their home garage, and they instantly knew they had to expand. They went from their garage to a salon in a shopping center, to a 1,500-square-foot building, to a 5,000-square-foot building, and now to the 10,000-square-foot building that has been home for a while! Brand Relations:. Initially stocking around 100 products, Beauty Care Choices prioritized forging strong ties with brands. Jennifer's relentless efforts in nurturing relationships and ensuring product integrity laid the groundwork for the company's growth. Today, boasting thousands of products from over 100 brands, they remain committed to quality and customer satisfaction. At Beauty Care Choices education has always been at the forefront of the business. They hire licensed professionals to answer their phones and provide their staff with educational classes that even the warehouse staff joins in on and finds enjoyable. This helps to foster a learning environment that helps us help our customers find the best products for their specific needs and maybe makes us even buy a few more beauty items to add to our at-home collection. BCC Now:. Upholding their core values of integrity and customer-centricity, Beauty Care Choices continues to set industry standards. Their Clean Salon attribute system, launched ahead of the clean beauty trend, and reflects their commitment to transparency and consumer well-being. Environmental consciousness is also paramount, with eco-friendly packaging solutions and ongoing initiatives to reduce waste. Not only do they care about clean beauty products, they care about the environment. From the start, Beauty Care Choices has used packing peanuts that are made from 100% vegetable starch and cardboard boxes, ensuring everything is recyclable and safe for the environment. Recently they have even been working to repurpose old boxes as packing material to limit their cardboard waste. Their focus has always been on the consumer and it shows in their amazing customer service team! Since 2014 Beauty Care Choices has received the Bizrate Platinum Circle of Excellence award each year! That's 10 of the 20 years the company has been running, which is an impressive feat! This award measures the customer experience from start to finish! In each of the categories they track, Beauty Care Choices has a 9 or higher score out of 10. The vision for BCC's future:. As Beauty Care Choices looks to the future, their mission remains unchanged: to deliver unparalleled beauty solutions and customer service. They aim to evolve together with the brands they represent, prioritizing ongoing education and improvement to meet evolving consumer needs. Click to Apply Code

In a world where skincare is all the rage currently, The Beauty Care Crew was just wondering if you remembered your scalp care? Your scalp care should be an extension of your skincare routine, your scalp is your personal crown, so we need to treat it with royal TLC. The scalp is an extension of the face. Your scalp skin is more delicate, and it has a higher number of sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles, and a lower barrier function than the skin on the rest of your body. It works tirelessly to promote hair growth and regulate oil production. The skin on your scalp also ages faster than the skin on your face. Over time the skin on your scalp gets thinner and has less elasticity. It then has a hard time holding in moisture, allowing your scalp to become dehydrated faster. Your skin gets gentle cleansers, exfoliation, toners, essences, serums, moisturizers, oils, a gazillion masks, and sunscreen. And then there’s your scalp, it gets maybe a shampoo a few times a week. Your hair gets a bit more extra love with conditioner and maybe a mask. But is a happy head of hair truly possible without a happy, healthy scalp? No! Your head of hair is dependent on your scalp. To understand the health of your hair, you need to look at the root of the problem. What type of scalp do you have? There aren't necessarily scalp "types," but rather characteristics of your scalp that depend on how much sebum the scalp produces. Sebum is a natural oil and protectant for your skin. How fast and how much you produce dictates how oily, or not your scalp will be. Dry: If the skin on your head is itchy and flaking, you may have a dry scalp. Dry scalp flakes will be smaller and whiter than Dandruff flakes that will be more yellow in color. A dry scalp occurs when your scalp loses too much moisture. Hair care products, the weather, age, and various skin conditions can cause dry scalp. Dandruff: An allergic reaction to a natural yeast that lives on the scalp's surface. It feeds off of the oils on your scalp, breaking it down and leaving oleic acid, a fatty acid, behind. This triggers an itch response on the scalp causing skin cells to renew faster than usual, allowing dead skin cells to accumulate as flakes. Oily: Signs of an oily scalp are the hair getting oily quickly after washing it, dead skin cell buildup, acne, and dandruff. Oily scalps experience an overproduction of sebum (aka, oil). If your scalp is oily, your hair may look and feel greasy and flat just a day after washing, which may lead you to wash your hair even more frequently. Everyone's scalp needs a little extra TLC. A happy and healthy scalp will lead to healthier hair overall. Step One: Pre-cleanse/Rinse Pre-cleansing your scalp has a multitude of benefits. Just like in your skincare routine, a pre-cleanse helps to clean deeper down removing impurities from the skin. On your scalp, a pre-cleanse can properly remove build-up from sweat, dirt, excess oils, and products that can block the follicles on your scalp, resulting in a range of issues, from inflammation to severe itching and dandruff. How often you deep clean your scalp depends on how oily your scalp is and how many different products you use. If it's super oily, try and get a deep clean in around once a week with a detoxifying shampoo and scalp rinse. If you have a normal or dry scalp, 1-2 times a month should be enough to keep it in top condition. A few great Pre-cleanse scalp care products: Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Detox Kombucha Rinse . MEDIceuticals TheraRx - Scalp & Skin Wash . Biolage Scalp Sync Purifying Scalp Concentrate . Alter Ego Italy ScalpEgo Calming Soothing Pre-Shampoo . Step Two: Cleanse After your deep cleaning pre-cleanse, your next step is to cleanse again! This second cleanse is all about your specific scalp concerns and needs. If your scalp is irritated, we recommend a calming shampoo. The Alter Ego Italy Calming Shampoo is just that! This gentle shampoo counteracts the feelings of discomfort on the scalp. This shampoo is formulated with fermented Oats which have an exceptional calming and soothing effect, and Sicilian prickly pears to soothe the scalp and promote wound healing, while also helping to eliminate redness and irritation. For extremely dry scalps, we recommend the Biolage Scalp Sync Calming Shampoo . This shampoo gently cares for both the hair and scalp and is infused with key ingredients glycolic acid and fermented black and green tea to care for the scalp. Fermented black and green tea provide the hair and scalp with powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help to instantly calm irritation and reduce itchiness. Glycolic Acid is a gentle exfoliant and actively helps to increase cell turnover, helping to instantly remove product buildup and dead skin cells. If you feel you have an oily scalp, we recommend the MEDIceuticals Solv-X - Oily Scalp & Hair Shampoo . This shampoo helps to treat and control Seborreah Dermatitis, Excessive Oily Scalp, hair, and skin while helping to reduce inflammation and irritation. Fear dandruff no more! Your Beauty Care Crew recommends that you try the Redken Scalp Relief Pyrithione Zinc Dandruff Shampoo . This shampoo has been dermatologist-tested and proven to help fight and control dandruff on your scalp. This shampoo also contains zinc which not only helps regulate sebum production, but also has antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties that can help treat seborrheic dermatitis (also called dandruff), scalp psoriasis, and acne. It can prevent the growth of yeast, which is a main factor in dandruff. Not really identifying with any of these groups of scalps? That just means your scalp doesn't have any serious needs to address. A great deep cleanser for any scalp type is the It's A 10 Scalp Restore Miracle Charcoal Shampoo . We recommend this one because it not only helps to heal your scalp but because it can be used as often as you would like and it pairs well with any hair type and texture. This shampoo is infused with activated charcoal which helps to absorb excess oils and bonds with impurities to lift them away, leaving the scalp and hair clean, clear, and relieved without stripping essential moisture or weighing hair down. Step Three: Exfoliation Just like your facial skin, your scalp needs to be exfoliated once in a while! Scalp exfoliation helps to create a healthy environment for the hair to grow by cleaning out anything that might be clogging or blocking the follicles. It also helps to remove buildup caused by products and helps with oiliness, dryness, or flaky scalp issues. Whether you have curly hair, a dry scalp, or dermatitis, it's important to exfoliate off lingering dirt, sweat, and buildup that has accumulated throughout the week. While it's easy to neglect your scalp while you're showering, experts agree that scalp scrubbing is as important as our skin care regimen. A good scalp scrub can also help promote blood flow to the scalp and promote healthier hair growth. We love a good scalp scrub, some products we recommend: Surface Awaken Scalp Detox . Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Detox Foaming Salt Scrub . VERB Ghost Exfoliating Scalp Nectar . NIOXIN Scalp Recovery Purifying Exfoliator . All of these scrubs feature tiny dissolving particles that gently exfoliate and renew your scalp. Another great option in your shower is the Manta Healthy Hair Brush . This is a flexible shower brush that conforms to the shape of your scalp making it flexible enough to create less tension while brushing your hair, leaving you with smooth and tangle-free hair. Step Four: Treat/Moisturize After your scalp has been properly cleansed twice and exfoliated, your final step is to renew and treat your scalp. This step is probably the most important in your scalp care routine/journey because this is where you get to put nutrients back into your scalp. Adding nourishment back to your scalp after exfoliating is essential and can not only make your scalp feel and look better, but it can also make your hair look and feel thicker, fuller, and healthier than ever. Scalp treatments like the Biolage Scalp Sync Oil Balancing Serum help to rebalance oily scalps. It is formulated with Fermented Black and Green Tea to provide the scalp with a powerful combination of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties to help reduce irritation and itching on the scalp. The Biolage Scalp Sync Oil Balancing Serum leaves both your hair and scalp feeling purified, healthy, and balanced and is the ideal product for between wash days. The Surface Awaken Therapeutic Treatment helps to stimulate, strengthen, and rejuvenate the scalp helping to maintain a healthy scalp and also aid with hair loss. This treatment is infused with capsaicin (cayenne pepper extract) and peppermint to revive your scalp, helping with all types of scalp challenges such as thinning hair, dandruff, psoriasis, and itchy scalp. Treatments such as the Mizani Scalp Care Calming Scalp Lotion are great for creating scalp comfort and reducing irritation. This treatment uses Aloe Vera, Avocado, and Eucalyptus oil to instantly soothe and relieve your scalp. This is ideal for use with weaves, extensions, or braids. Scalp care is equally, if not more important than your skincare. Healthy, shiny hair begins with a healthy scalp! If you’ve read all of the benefits listed above, it becomes pretty clear how scalp care can benefit your hair. When your oil production is balanced, your hair follicles are stimulated, unclogged, and nourished, the end result is the perfect foundation for happy, healthy hair! So take the Beauty Care Crew's advice and try out a few of these amazing scalp care products !

Welcome to our skincare sanctuary, where the quest for resilient, youthful skin begins! In a world where time leaves its mark, finding the elixir to maintain a radiant and vibrant complexion can be difficult! In this blog, we dive deep into the world of skincare science to uncover the powerhouse ingredients that can make a noticeable difference in your quest for radiant and resilient skin! Whether you're a skincare enthusiast looking to enhance your routine or a newcomer seeking guidance in the crowded world of beauty products, this blog aims to equip you with the knowledge needed to unlock the secrets of youthful, resilient skin. Hyaluronic Acid: Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in the human body, primarily in connective tissues, skin, and eyes. It is a type of glycosaminoglycan, which is a molecule composed partly of sugars. Due to its hydrating and skin-rejuvenating properties, hyaluronic acid is a popular ingredient in skincare products, such as moisturizers, serums, and anti-aging creams. Hyaluronic Acid skin benefits: Moisture Retention: One of its primary functions is to help retain water, keeping tissues well-lubricated and hydrated. Skin Health: In the skin, hyaluronic acid contributes to tissue repair, hydration, and elasticity. It is a key component of the extracellular matrix, helping to maintain the structure and integrity of the skin. Wound Healing: Hyaluronic acid is involved in the wound healing process, facilitating tissue repair and regeneration. Products with Hyaluronic Acid : Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum. Jane Iredale BeautyPrep Hyaluronic Serum. Truth Treatment Systems Hyaluronic Honey Mask. Vitamin C: Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a powerful antioxidant commonly used in skincare products. This versatile skincare ingredient can benefit the skin in various ways, including protecting against environmental damage, promoting collagen synthesis, brightening the complexion, and supporting overall skin health. Vitamin C skin benefits: Antioxidant Protection: Vitamin C helps to neutralize free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage skin cells and accelerate the aging process. Collagen Synthesis: Vitamin C plays a crucial role in collagen synthesis, which is essential for maintaining the skin's firmness and elasticity. Brightening and Even Skin Tone: Vitamin C can help brighten the skin and even out skin tone by inhibiting melanin production. This can help reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone, resulting in a more radiant complexion. Wound Healing: Vitamin C is involved in the process of wound healing and can help promote the repair of damaged skin. It can aid in the formation of new tissue and support the skin's natural regeneration process. Anti-inflammatory Properties: Vitamin C has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe irritated or inflamed skin. Products with Vitamin C : Truth Treatment Systems Transdermal C Balm. Pharmagel Pharma-C - Vitamin Serum. Dermalogica Biolumin-C Gel Moisturizer. Retinol: Retinol is a form of vitamin A that is commonly used in skincare products due to its numerous benefits for the skin. Retinol works by promoting skin cell turnover and stimulating collagen production, leading to smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin. It's important to know that retinol can be potent, and some people may experience irritation, redness, or peeling when first using it. We generally recommended to start with a lower concentration of retinol and gradually increasing frequency and concentration as your skin builds tolerance. Additionally, retinol can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, so it's essential to use sunscreen daily when using retinol products. Retinol skin benefits: Reducing Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Retinol helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by increasing collagen production and promoting skin cell turnover. Improving Skin Texture: Regular use of retinol can help to improve the overall texture of the skin, making it smoother and more even-toned. Fading Hyperpigmentation: Retinol can help to fade dark spots, sun spots, and other forms of hyperpigmentation by promoting exfoliation and speeding up the skin's natural renewal process. Preventing Acne: Retinol can help to prevent acne by keeping pores clear and reducing inflammation. It also helps to regulate oil production in the skin. Products with Retinol : Truth Treatment Systems Resurfacing 1% Retinol Light. Dermalogica Active Clearing Retinol Clearing Oil. Peptides: Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. In skincare, peptides are utilized for their potential benefits in promoting collagen production, improving skin elasticity, reducing wrinkles, and enhancing overall skin health. Peptides skin benefits: Collagen Production: Peptides can signal skin cells to produce more collagen, a protein that provides structure and firmness to the skin. Wrinkle Reduction: By stimulating collagen production, peptides can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leading to smoother and more youthful-looking skin. Skin Firmness: Peptides can improve skin elasticity and firmness by promoting collagen synthesis and enhancing the skin's natural repair processes. Moisture Retention: Some peptides have moisturizing properties that help the skin retain moisture, leading to improved hydration and a plumper appearance. Anti-inflammatory: Certain peptides possess anti-inflammatory properties, which can help soothe irritated or inflamed skin, making them beneficial for individuals with sensitive or acne-prone skin. Complementary Ingredients: Peptides often work synergistically with other skincare ingredients, such as vitamins, hyaluronic acid, and botanical extracts, to provide enhanced benefits and improve overall skin health. Products with Peptides : Dr Lili Fan Probiotic Recovery Cream. Yon-Ka Age Correction Advanced Optimizer Gel Lift. Dermalogica AGE Smart Overnight Repair Serum. Achieving youthful and resilient skin is a complex journey that involves adopting a comprehensive skincare routine and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits. Incorporating effective ingredients into your skincare regimen can significantly contribute to promoting skin elasticity, firmness, and overall youthful appearance. Key ingredients such as retinoids, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and peptides play crucial roles in stimulating collagen production, protecting against environmental damage, and hydrating the skin. Additionally, maintaining a balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and managing stress are equally important factors in supporting skin health and resilience from within. By combining these elements, you can nurture your skin and promote its youthful resilience, helping you to maintain a radiant complexion for years to come! Remember, consistency and patience are key when it comes to skincare, so stay committed to your routine and embrace the journey towards healthier, more youthful-looking skin.

Keeping beautiful nails can sometimes be a lot of work. Whether you're the type of person who religiously paints their nails as a form of self-care or someone who's constantly picking and biting at their cuticles, we all crave healthy, perfectly manicured nails. Well-groomed nails make you look instantly polished (pun intended!) and can even make your hands appear more youthful. Sometimes achieving that stronger and healthier nail look is hard, but the Beauty Care Crew has your back! We've done all the leg work for you, creating this guide to stronger and healthier nails. First, we need to know what to look for in both healthy and unhealthy nails. Signs of Healthy Nails: Nail plates are a pinkish-white color. Cuticles are existent (so don't cut them!). Nails and white tips are even lengths. A prominent half-moon-shaped white section (called the lunula) at the nail base. Signs of Unhealthy Nails: Peeling or splitting nails could be dryness or the result of vitamin deficiency. Tiny white spots usually mean you're biting your nails or painting them too often. Horizontal grooves could be from stress, high fevers, or jamming your finger. Red, swollen skin around nails could be from removing or biting cuticles. Spoon-shaped nails could be a sign of iron deficiency or anemia. Nail Strengtheners: While we like to strengthen our nails naturally, sometimes you need a little extra help. Understandable! Nail strengtheners enhance the condition of the natural nail plate by offering protection and nourishment to the nails. The strengthener works as a protective, flexible film that reinforces the structure of the nail while also imparting vitamins and nutrients to the nail plate to promote growth. Best strengtheners around! OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener . Nail Tek Strengthener 2 Intensive Therapy - For Soft, Peeling Nails . Cuccio Naturale Forte Nail Strengthener with Horsetail Grass . Protect your nails with a base coat: When you're painting your nails at home, don't skip the base coat! This step both shields the nails from being stained by polish and helps the color look more saturated and opaque with just one coat. Even without color, strengthening varnishes leave a shiny hard coating on nails, reinforcing tips, making them appear thicker, and protecting against damage. And if you really want to take things to the next level, we suggest adding a coat of clear gloss between each layer to add extra shine and protection. Here are a few Base Coats we love! Zoya Anchor Base Coat . OPI Nature Strong Botanical Base Coat . Cuccio Naturale Base Coat . Rugged Beauty 2-in-1 Base & Top Coat . Cuticle Care: The cuticle has a very important purpose to serve, It seals the area at the base of the nail. So think twice about cutting or removing the cuticle, because it can break that seal of protection, leaving you vulnerable to bacteria and the possibility of infection. Maintaining healthy cuticles ensures that your nails stay healthy at the root, helping to build stronger and more resilient nail beds. Taking care of your cuticles also helps minimize those dreaded hangnails! If you need to push back your cuticles, we recommend doing so once per week after you shower (when the skin is soft) using a wooden orange stick! Finish by massaging your cuticles and nails with cuticle oil or treatment. These serum-like strengtheners are absorbed quickly and typically contain moisturizers to help rehydrate dry, and brittle nails. Cuticle care we are obsessing over... Qtica Intense Cuticle Repair Balm . OPI Pro Spa Nail & Cuticle Oil . Miracle Fruit Oil Miracle Fruit Seed Oil Nail & Cuticle Oil Treatment . Rugged Beauty Avocado Cuticle Oil . Supplements & Diet: Your fingernails are made of a protein called keratin, so just as with your skin or the shine of your hair, you can improve your nails by tweaking your diet! We recommend adding vitamins and supplements like biotin, Vitamin E, and fish oil to your daily regimen. It also wouldn't hurt to add protein-rich foods like beans, fish, and nuts! The one thing every expert agrees on, once you hit on the combination that works for you, you'll be rewarded with stronger, clearer nails! With these tips and tricks, you can achieve stunning and healthy-looking nails day after day! Shop all these amazing nail products and so much more with Beauty Care Choices, we have a wide variety of nail care items that are sure to suit your specific needs and desires.

You do all the hard work to get thin, don't let your hair go thin in the process! People often pursue weight loss for various reasons, such as to improve physical or mental health or to enhance attractiveness and confidence, similar to choosing a hair transplant. However, it's worth noting that weight loss can sometimes lead to hair loss. Increased hair loss during and after losing weight is a common issue, affecting self-esteem, confidence, and appearance. Stress on the body or nutrient deficiencies may be the cause. This type of hair loss, known as telogen effluvium, is typically temporary and occurs due to factors like restrictive dieting or weight loss surgery, causing stress on the body or nutrient deficiencies. So if you’re planning to lose weight to look and feel better, find out how to slow down hair loss due to weight loss with the #BeautyCareCrew! We are going to focus on two different ways to help slow down or stop hair loss that occurs from weight loss. One of them is supplements! Hair loss due to weight loss can be attributed to nutritional deficiencies, stress, or hormonal changes. Certain supplements may help support hair health during weight loss. Supplements support you from the inside, helping to infuse hair follicles with much-needed nutrients that can sometimes be lost with strict diets. Beauty Care Choices has a few great options for you to help combat this hair loss! Viviscal Professional Hair Nutritional Supplements: These supplements help to nourish thinning hair from within and promote existing hair growth. Viviscal Professional hair growth program was created to allow vital nutrients to be absorbed into the hair follicles through the bloodstream to prolong the hair growth cycle and promote existing hair growth. These drug-free supplements are backed by more than 25 years of continuous research by some of the world's leading hair growth clinicians, making them one of the most researched hair growth supplements in the industry today! MEDIceuticals HairGain - Dietary Supplement for Women & Men: These supplements use Triaminocoptinol Compound with proprietary copper peptide technology proven to help prevent hair thinning and premature hair loss. It is also formulated with essential vitamins and minerals that are essential to regain healthy hair and create a healthy environment for hair growth. BosleyMD Healthy Hair Growth Supplements for Women & Men: These are natural supplements that infuse Biotin, Niacin, and Zinc into the bloodstream to strengthen hair follicles, while L-lysine helps the body absorb iron. This helps to combat hair loss and encourage hair growth. It's crucial to note that while supplements may help if there's a deficiency, they are not a one-size-fits-all solution, you may need to follow up with a treatment! Hair treatments may help address this issue by focusing on improving the overall health of your hair and promoting a healthy scalp. Treatments can provide scalp stimulation as well as infuse the hair and scalp with nutrients, protein, and hydration. We have a few treatments that we would love to recommend to you! Surface Awaken: This is more than just a treatment, but a full-blown system! The Awaken Collection features a shampoo, conditioner, treatment, scalp elixir, and a mask! But let's focus on the treatment. It has been specifically formulated to strengthen and rejuvenate thinning hair while maintaining a healthy scalp. The botanical Extracts in their formula helps to decrease DHT, while anti-aging mineral ferments aid in cellular renewal. Vegan Proteins strengthen new hair growth and it can be used both in the morning and evening. It doesn't leave your hair feeling greasy like some may think and is a great option for all hair types. Ethica Beauty Corrective Daily Topical: This is a water-based, alcohol-free formula that is the perfect spot treatment for problematic areas. It provides maximum results and accelerates the speed of hair growth! It can be used by both men and women and helps to rebuild the hair's cuticle and maximize hair count! MEDIceuticals Numinox - Follicle Revitalizer: This treatment stimulates hair cell metabolism and follicle development, helps inhibit harmful DHT formation, enhances follicle micro-vascular circulation, and encourages new hair growth. It also can be used by both men and women and is a great option for all hair types and textures! Additionally, all of these treatments help to stimulate the scalp while providing essential nutrients directly to the scalp and hair follicles. This is exactly what a nutrient-depleted scalp craves to create healthy and stunning hair strands. Remember, supplements and treatments are not always all that you need. Maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet, staying hydrated, managing stress levels, and getting enough sleep are essential factors for overall health, including the health of your hair! Beauty Care Choices has a wide variety of different hair care supplements, treatments, shampoos, conditioners, and masks that will have you well-equipped to combat your hair loss from weight loss or anything else that may be causing hair loss! Beauty Care Choices takes all forms of hair loss seriously, so seriously that it has its own section on our website! Shop our Hair Loss collection and get your hair and scalp in tip-top shape!

At Beauty Care Choices, we spend countless hours swatching, brushing, and blending an array of innovative, exciting beauty products. Out of all the textures and colors, finishes, and formulations we tried this year, these makeup finds have earned a permanent spot in the Beauty Care Crew's routines, and we are just dying to share them with you! Each of the Beauty Care Crew members has taken the time to decide which one product has earned the spot forever in their hearts that they feel you NEED in your beauty routine. Whether it be for ingredient benefits, ease of use, a tried-and-true, or their multiple uses, each of these cosmetic products is worth taking a peek at. Beauty Care Crew member Angela is loving the La Bella Donna Clean Color Multi-Use Positano Palette. She says this palette is perfect for multi-tasking, she can use this one palette for contour, highlight, and eye shadow, making her morning routine faster and simpler. The La Bella Donna Clean Color Multi-Use Positano Palette features six different shades, shimmer, and matte that are perfect for creating a natural and warm look. Beauty Care Crew member Emily can't go a day without her Jane Iredale Liquid Eye Liner in the shade Black. She has claimed this as her all-time favorite eyeliner. The formula is super smooth and doesn't dry out or clump. The brush is flexible and makes application super easy. The pigment is a really good 'blackest' black shade that looks great with any eye look. The Jane Iredale Liquid Eye Liner is made with essential oils to nourish the skin. Beauty Care Crew member Jennifer has often been catching herself reaching for the Jane Iredale HydroPure Tinted Serum. She is loving this tinted serum for its amazing ingredients of Hyaluronic Acid and CoQ10. These yummy ingredients mixed with a sheer everyday coverage, what's not to love? Jennifer says "It looks like you have no make-up on but just have great skin and it diminishes fine lines!" In addition to the great ingredients she mentions, the Jane Iredale HydroPure Tinted Serum also includes Olive Squalane which maintains the skin's moisture barrier and blocks environmental irritants, as well as Algae, Calendula, Aloe, and Willow Bark Extract, which soothes and calms skin all day long! Beauty Care Crew member Allison loves to use the Bodyography Crystal Glide Liquid Eyeshadow. They are super easy to use and fast to apply according to Allison, "Just 1 -2 swipes and you have almost a complete shimmery eye look." The lighter colors also work great as a highlight. The Bodyography Crystal Glide Liquid Eyeshadow are intensely pigmented and deliver everlasting shimmer and shine for up to 24 hours! They are infused with pure color pigments and crystal chrome pearls to give your eye-looks a vibrant and intense finish. Beauty Care Crew member Angie is obsessed with the Hynt Beauty Duet Perfecting Concealer . She absolutely loves the coverage this concealer gives. She says it was very easy to work with when she was applying because the formula is very rich and creamy! This concealer may provide full coverage, but it still remains lightweight. It is an ideal concealer for color correction for the under-eye area, dark circles, and masking discolorations such as acne and age spots. Beauty Care Crew member Monic says the Mirabella Winged Liner and Stamp Kit is her go-to for a quick morning make-up look. She says it "Helps me get my makeup done faster in the morning and it is extremely easy to use!" This eyeliner helps you to achieve that cat eye effect that's symmetrical every time! It features an ultra-fine tip at one end and a wing stamp at the other end for precise application with ease. It has a deep and pigmented color payoff that is intense and lasts all day and night! Beauty Care Crew member Mache uses her Jane Iredale Glow Time Bronzer Stick every day! She says it adds the perfect bronzy glow and definition to the skin and blends easily with fingers, makeup brush, or sponge. It doesn't stay "wet" feeling on the skin and provides a buildable depth and coverage." These bronzer sticks can also be used in multiple ways, to contour, bronze, or create a natural eye look that blends with your bronzer. They feature no shimmer and creates a buildable yet natural color for a sun-kissed and sculpted look. Don't miss out on checking out some of these amazing faves from the Beauty Care Crew, we promise you won't be disappointed! All these products are available with Beauty Care Choices, where we know it's good to be choosey.

As cold temperatures approach, dry air, frigid winds, and constant exposure to heaters suck the moisture from your skin. Cold temperatures can also spark skin sensitivities, redness, and irritation, so let's shake up your routine! Now don't go and throw out all your skincare, just a few simple swaps are all that is needed. Take a look at how your skin is changing and adjust or switch your products accordingly. Keep your skin happy and hydrated, and keep those flaky freakouts far away. Transition your cleanser to a balm , oil , or cream cleanser. While we all love cleansers that give you a nice foam and bubble, they arent going to do your skin any favors. The bubble is from sulfates in the cleanser that are great for removing oils and dirt but can be more drying on the skin. Balms, oil, and cream cleansers impart moisture back into the skin while still removing dirt and oils from the day. Add an exfoliator to your routine if you haven't already. A gentle exfoliator can help remove dead skin cells that accumulate on your skin from the dry winter air. Removing those dry dead cells will help your skin look glowy again and will boost your skin's ability to absorb your other skincare better. Layer your skincare. Just like you need a jacket to keep your body warm, your skin needs the same to prevent over-drying. Layering your skincare allows you to address multiple skin concerns in one simple step. Pro Tip: Layer your skincare from lightest to heaviest. An example is to use your watery toner first, then serums , and top it off with a moisturizer . Add an overnight mask, because who doesn't love that? Overnight masks are designed to be the final step of your nightly routine. Overnight masks help seal in all those serums, creams, and oils you have just applied. And last, and probably most importantly drink water! If you are fully hydrated, then your skin will be too! Consider incorporating a few new items into your skincare this winter, and keep your skin happy, moisturized, and glowing with Beauty Care Choices.