VC Blog Posts

Our Story: How Skincare Became My Healing Practice

I didn’t set out to start a skincare brand. I set out to survive—then to heal. Like many of us, I was forced to slow down during the pandemic. As...

Why We Don’t Cut Corners With Ingredients: Whole. Safe. Intentional.

At Vance Cosmetics, we believe that every ingredient should serve a purpose, not just for performance, but for your peace of mind. We favor truth over trends. That means formulating...

The Sacred Power of Beauty: How Self-Care Draws Us Closer to God

In a world that often reduces beauty to vanity, we forget that beauty, especially the kind we tend to within ourselves, is sacred. It’s not about appearance alone; it’s about...

Radical Self-Care: A Legacy of Healing, Resistance, and Empowerment

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde In today’s fast-paced world, self-care is often marketed as bubble...

This winter, don’t let the cold rob your skin of its radiance.

Why I Create Skincare from Scratch: The Art of Originality

I want to share my thoughts on creating products from scratch and why I steer clear of pre-made skincare bases.

What is Conscious Skincare?

What Is Conscious Skincare? In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of conscious skincare has become more than a trend, it’s a mindful and holistic approach to nurturing your skin while...