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Ingredient Showcase: Coconut Oil, the Deeply Hydrating Super Skin Moisturizer

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

Used by Pacific Islanders for centuries, coconut oil is an abundant source of fatty acids that are uniquely formed to deeply moisturize, hydrate, and condition the skin. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants as well, this natural oil is one of the most powerful anti-aging ingredients we can find in nature. Not only is it moisturizing, [...]

Ingredient Showcase: Cranberry Seed Oil, the Super-Absorbing Moisturizing Antioxidant

Monday, March 18th, 2013

You may already know that cranberries are good for you. They’re considered one of the fruits that are particularly high in antioxidants, which can be key in protecting the body from many of our modern-day diseases. This antioxidant capability also makes cranberries useful in skin care, as they can protect the skin from damaging free [...]

Ingredient Showcase: Evening Primrose, the Natural Anti-Inflammatory That Soothes and Softens Skin

Monday, March 11th, 2013

This vivid and bright North American wildflower blooms in late spring, and often covers wide areas of grasslands and prairie, though you may also see it in rougher areas like road cuts and rocky hillsides. Evening primrose has been used to soothe rheumatoid arthritis, PMS, menopausal symptoms, and diabetes. The plant also has a long [...]

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: Grapeseed Oil, the Light Moisturizer that Protects, Regenerates, and Soothes

Monday, November 12th, 2012

It’s hard to believe that so much goodness can come from such a little seed. Grape seeds have been used in home remedies for centuries, and several decades of research has found that they may help us avoid disease and live longer, more healthier lives. Even more exciting is the recent studies on the effects [...]