Behind the Scenes

We Are One Ohana

Ohana in Hawaiian culture means “intentional family”. Beyond blood relations, our Ohana includes friends, neighbors and community at large. And I believe that it includes nature and animals, as well.  Last month, a long-held vision became a reality. In partnership with Kapua Browning, Founder of Honua Skincare, Beauty Heroes hosted a Beach Cleanup on our native O’ahu. …

OSEA: A Family Affair

It’s not uncommon for beauty brand founders to be influenced by their ancestors and the recipes and remedies of days of yore. But for OSEA Founder, Jenefer Palmer, the inspiration behind her seaweed-based skincare line was more like a birthright, passed down from her tenacious grandmother, Elsa Reuschle, one of the first female chiropractors in …

1st and 2nd Generation Antioxidants

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 …