Tides have certainly turned in the beauty industry at large. No longer are we talking about “going green” as the latest trend, but a sea of change that has set a new course for indie brands and large conglomerates alike. Ingredient transparency, sustainable packaging, and recycling programs are common table stakes, practically a minimum requirement …
A few weeks ago, Hawaii announced its ban on sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, two harmful yet common ingredients found in commercial SPFs that have been proven to harm marine ecosystems. This is a meaningful step forward to support reef safe SPF. It’s at times like these when I know in my bones we …
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 …
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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