Ohana in Hawaiian culture means “intentional family”. Beyond blood relations, our Ohana includes friends, neighbors and community at large. And I believe that it includes nature and animals, as well. Last month, a long-held vision became a reality. In partnership with Kapua Browning, Founder of Honua Skincare, Beauty Heroes hosted a Beach Cleanup on our native O’ahu. …
As the awareness of the efficacy and benefits that green beauty for men has on the skin and our overall health expands, men are getting ever more green-curious. I often hear from our customers that their husbands and boyfriends will ‘steal’ a product from their beauty cabinet. Or, that their husband loves the scent of …
Ever notice how a day spent on the ocean leaves your skin looking more supple and your overall wellness is renewed? It’s no coincidence. Our bodies are made up of approximately 70% water and salt, the same ratio of ocean to land. The water in our bodies is diluted with about .4% salt, almost exactly …
It’s not uncommon for beauty brand founders to be influenced by their ancestors and the recipes and remedies of days of yore. But for OSEA Founder, Jenefer Palmer, the inspiration behind her seaweed-based skincare line was more like a birthright, passed down from her tenacious grandmother, Elsa Reuschle, one of the first female chiropractors in …
Defying the “immediate results” marketing trope, Annee de Mamiel practices holistic skincare with the long view in mind, formulating her potent products to address imbalances and alleviate stress on the skin and body, often chronic conditions that have built up over time from chemical, environmental and emotional stressors. One distinct point of difference in her …
If you’re reading this, chances are you think about your health holistically, considering all of the many factors that contribute to wellbeing. You know that health is more than the absence of disease, and that diet, environment and even stress play a critical role. But even for the conscientious, educated and health-curious subset of our …
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