One of the best and worst things about the middle of summer is the intense sunshine and heat. Some people absolutely love it while others hide inside, behind hats and under the shade until the year moves on and fall is on the way. But is hiding from the sun really worth it when there’s so much fun to be had? We think not! And that’s where you see a lot of people reaching for their favorite sunscreen product. If you are someone with a lighter skin tone who burns more easily, or if you just like to be mindful about your sun exposure regardless of your skin color and burn capacity, then you have probably gone the sun block...
Though shea butter has been used for centuries, it’s gained some serious popularity here in the West in the past decade—all for it’s ability to soothe, repair and moisturize skin. Whether used for reducing inflammation or smoothing out rough skin texture, you can count on shea butter to quickly and noticeably help your skin. However, to reap the most benefits, choosing raw and unrefined shea butter is key. With shea butter’s rich history that dates back to the days of Cleopatra, the list of uses for it only seems to grow. To learn the many ways you can use and benefit from shea butter, read on! What is Shea Butter? Derived from the Karite tree mostly found in Africa, shea...
Sometimes a moisturizer just doesn’t cut it. No matter how many times you slather on the lotion, your skin still feels like it’s parched, cracked, itchy and sad! Part of the reason a lot of store bought moisturizers don’t work is that their base is actually water. While water is great and we all need it, topically, it does not deliver moisture to skin. On the contrary, it can actually dehydrate it! Water based moisturizers don’t make sense. What do? Rich, healing and hydrating plant oils do. The more essential fatty acids you can get into your moisturizing approach, the better. That’s because they’re the ones doing the moisturizing! And the best way to ensure that you know exactly what’s...
It might sound strange, but there is a difference between skin that is moisturized and skin that is hydrated. And yes, both are very important for the overall health of your skin. Though it might feel and sound counterintuitive, a skincare product advertised as moisturizing isn’t necessarily also hydrating. Likewise, a product that focuses on hydrating your skin might not deliver the most ideal level of moisture. So, what exactly is the difference between moisture and hydration? And how can you make sure your skin is getting enough of both? In short, moisture is connected to fats and hydration is connected to water. A moisturizing skincare product is going to use the essential fatty acids from plant lipids to lubricate...
When your voice is scratchy and your nose is stuffy, you know it’s time for some relief. Being sick is bad enough: you feel like crap and fall behind on your responsibilities. The last thing you need is another problem on top of all that, but unfortunately another problem usually arises anyway! And that problem is an almost maddening inability to breathe at night. During a time when your body needs as much sleep as it can possibly get, struggling to breathe properly when you lay down is a sure way to end up losing sleep, and in the process your body’s ability to recover quickly is compromised. It is for times like this that we happily offer you this...
