The next chapter to the sun and skin story addresses a very important theme: do essential oils lead to photosensitivity in the skin? As we shared last month, Beauty Heroes believes daily sunscreen use is a non-negotiable. And we recommend a physical non-nano zinc oxide sunscreen as the safest option. But, that’s not the end of the story. Questions …
Just face it. Literally. It’s summer, so sunscreen should be taking a front-seat in your skincare regime. And while we’ve all been told that wearing sunscreen daily is essential to preventing premature aging, sun damage and skin cancer; the summer sun seems to make it a bit more urgent. So accordingly, we’ve planned this month’s …
Can lipgloss make us more compassionate? For Katie Hess, flower alchemist and creator of LOTUSWEI flower essences, the answer lies not only in the ingredients, but in the intention. When she collaborated with Modern Minerals to create a line of Emotive Makeup, she intuitively selected her own gemstone and flower essences that are known to dissolve negativity …
While seasonal skincare is not a new concept, we seem to be embracing it more than ever. Perhaps its a sign of our collective ‘return to nature.’ Indeed, as something becomes scarcer, it also becomes more valuable and celebrated. As we have evolved to spend less time amidst nature, we are seeking new ways to reconnect …
Ever since I was a young girl, I saw skincare as a healer in my life. The scents, the textures, the rituals. Something about a beauty “routine” made me feel good, inside and out. Creams, oils, and masks were responsible for teaching me how to engage my senses from a very young age. Over time, …
Recognized by its rich aubergine skin and loved for its succulent sweetness, Mangosteen reigns as the ‘queen of the fruits’ in India and Southeast Asia. While it may be small (only about the size of a fig), it packs a mighty punch, providing the most complete and diverse library of cancer-fighting xanthones (that’s a sexy …
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