Scent is one of most powerful senses and while we all love when our skincare products and our skin smells good, the business behind it can be tricky. Fragrance, listed as a one-word skincare ingredient on many products, is more often than not a concoction of many hidden ingredients, many of which are health disruptors. …
(Fucus Vesiculosus, Laminaria Digitata/Ochroleuca) What It Is Like many of nature’s superpowers, algae and kelp extracts are unassuming to the eye but remarkably potent, rich in both antioxidants and skin-nourishing minerals that work wonders for your health and skin. Why we love it Sea plants and human blood plasma have nearly the same mineral levels, …
Cancer-related Villain Ingredients can be found in thousands of cosmetic products – from high-end to low. Be on the lookout for these hazardous health-disruptors in make-up removing wipes, self-tanners, body lotions, face and body washes, mascara, cosmetics, nail products, shampoos and conditioners, hair styling products, sunscreens and even products made for our kids. Here are …
Serums have taken over the skincare world, and for good reason. Often oil-based infusions packed with natural active anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatories and hydration boosting ingredients, serums are grand departure from the oil stripping AHA’s and oil-free products of the 80’s and 90’s. Here are 5 facts to boost your serum savvy. Serums are a treatment. Serums …
Reishi Mushroom Extract (Ganoderma lucidum) What It Is There’s a reason mushrooms are referred to as magic, but not for the psychedelic reasons one may think. Reishi, a medicinal mushroom, is a naturally powerful age defense. Why we love it Reishi mushroom extract contain a high content of polysaccharides, responsible for the skin’s natural ability …
In honor of National Honey Month (September), we invited Spa Superhero Julie Tao to fill us in on the singular benefits of raw honey – inside and out. To think of summer is to think of bees humming away from flower to flower, collecting pollen and nectar to take back to the hive. Months later, …
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