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We had the pleasure of learning from Nicole Saxton, a Calgary based Luxury Wedding & Commercial Makeup Artist, on how to enhance your eye makeup while wearing a mask.

Our bodies are simply amazing. They take vigil 24/7 ensuring our health and safety are of the highest priority. Our immune system specifically leads our ability to resist disease through the activities of specialized cells and systems in the body. Without this system and many others great health would not be possible.

Mask wearing is an essential part of keeping the spread of COVID 19, however, it may come with some skin irritations for the general public. During summer, when temperature and humidity are high, wearing a mask could affect both our comfort and the health of our skin. There are two main ways face masks can damage the skin;; firstly, direct friction can lead to the skin barrier disruption, irritation and inflammation;; secondly, masks can trap oil, dirt and sweat on the skin, leading to flares of conditions such as acne, eczema and rosacea.

There’s nothing like the aroma of a fresh brewed coffee. Why kill that vibe? Coffee grounds can be re-used and re-purposed after they’ve been brewed! Here’s a few of our favourite uses for coffee grounds.

If you live anywhere near inner city Calgary, you’ve likely heard of Rosso. Rosso is a local coffee roaster that has been around since 2007 and was started by David Torode with his brother Cole joining on in 2010. They now have 7 locations in Calgary, as well as an online store. Community Natural Foods also carries their coffee beans.