Prickly Pear Seed Oil is now one of the most sought-after ingredients in green beauty. The Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica,) is grown throughout North America—from Mexico to Canada. The bulk of the distribution is exported from Morocco where cooperatives work to harvest the spiny paddles that press one liter of oil from about eight …
Since discovering LILFOX, I’ve had the biggest green beauty crush on the brand and everything that Alexis Rose, Founder of LILFOX, puts into the world. This line is unique in its sophistication, balance, efficacy and aromatics. I met Alexis in Miami three years ago and, ever since, we can’t help but talk about the potency and …
I was inspired to found Beauty Heroes because I wanted to shine a light on the wellness and beauty brands that are paving the way for a healthier planet – and doing it well. Earlier this year, I began thinking about it, and the lightbulb went off in my head– green beauty brands are actually …
A household name in green beauty, Josh Rosebrook takes the conversation deeper. I met Josh Rosebrook through my friend Laurel Shaffer, founder of Laurel Whole Plant Organics. She introduced us during the opening of her new studio space right here in Sausalito, California. Josh had a line of people waiting to talk to him, to …
As I was prepping for this August’s Ayuna Beauty Discovery a few months ago, I settled in for what I knew would be an enlightening meeting with Isabel Ramos and Begona San Juan, the two dynamic women behind Ayuna. As this is our second Discovery featuring Ayuna, I was excited for what was to come …
Over a decade and another lifetime ago, back when I was a Spa Director, I knew Begoña Sanjuan as a master international educator. Back in the day, we collaborated on several different events, and I always marveled at the deep knowledge and passion she had for her work. Imagine my delight, and the déjà vu, when …