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Ingredient Showcase: Vanilla, the Delicious Anti-Inflammatory with Powerful Antioxidants

Monday, May 20th, 2013

You know that it smells delicious, and makes the perfect addition to so many baked goods, but did you know that vanilla is also good for your skin? It’s true. Vanilla is a good source of essential oils, vitamins, and minerals, and especially B vitamins, and can help improve skin tone and encourage wound healing. [...]

Ingredient Showcase: Lotus, the Purifying and Restoring Fragrant Flower

Monday, February 11th, 2013

One of the things I love about creating skin care products is giving women that feeling of femininity and well being that comes from applying something lovely to the skin. And what can be more lovely than the lotus flower? Ancient Hindu and Buddhist writings linked the lotus flower to serenity and purity. It’s also [...]

Ingredient Showcase: Acai, the Antioxidant, Anti-Aging Powerhouse

Monday, January 21st, 2013

You may have heard about acai awhile ago, when it got a lot of press coverage for its potential as a weight loss aid. Though the hype has calmed down a bit, this is still a powerful fruit that has many health benefits. In skin care, we’re excited about acai because it is an antioxidant [...]

Ingredient Showcase: Hibiscus, the Natural Botox Plant

Monday, January 14th, 2013

Hibiscus has long been a favorite ornamental plant. Few can rival its stunning beauty and bright colors. But the plant can do a lot more than just look good. The flowers are used to make a popular drink in Egypt called “karkade,” while other parts of the plant are used to make jams, spices, soups, [...]

Ingredient Showcase: Rice Bran Oil, the Deeply Hydrating, Anti-Aging Ingredient

Monday, December 10th, 2012

Also known as rice bran extract, rice bran oil is simply the oil extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice. It’s similar to peanut oil, with high percentages of fatty acids—which, by the way, makes it a perfect skin moisturizer! Full of antixoidants, vitamins B and E, and wonderful natural emollients, this ingredient [...]