Behind the Scenes

Prickly Pear Seed Oil: Green Beauty’s Most Coveted Oil

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 …

Shining the ‘Blue’ Light on Osmia’s Dr. Sarah Villafranco

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 …