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 …
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 …