Why Glutathione Could be the Next Big Cosmetic Ingredient

While it is currently in use in a number of cosmetic products around the world, glutathione has yet to truly become a household name. You may be familiar with the name of this substance from the ingredient list on anti-aging cream, or even from supplements that boost the body’s natural production of this substance. Beyond [...]

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To Exfoliate or not to Exfoliate – That is the Question

Much of the information provided in this post was gleaned from The American Academy of Dermatology, and we thank them for their contribution. One of the key contributors was Dr Mary P. Lupo, MD, FAAD, clinical professor of dermatology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans. Overview Exfoliation is the process of removing the topmost [...]

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Part 2 – Aging beautifully, changing, fighting, and creating and Embracing

Aging beautifully, changing, fighting, and creating and Embracing Since the advertising agencies and movies depict young beautiful women as the smartest, most successful and have the most wisdom, which may or may not be true, it is rare to see a movie heroine that is in her 60’s or 70’s, or a high paid model [...]

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Part 3 – Aging beautifully, changing, fighting, and creating and Embracing

Aging Beautifully part 3 The one truth in life: time and ageing cannot be stopped. And why would we want them to? Staying stuck in our twenties would rob us of major opportunities for personal growth, so we must be diligent when it comes to fighting against the forces that seek to stifle us in [...]

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What are Peptides and How Do They Work?

Anti-Aging Peptides in Skin Care Products ------------------------------------------ Science has proven that peptides can help in your skin and reverse the signs of aging. So how do peptides in skin care products make your skin look younger? Many skin care products contain them, so just what are peptides? What are Peptides for Skin Care? -------------------------------- Human [...]

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MCT Oil: What Is It, and Where Did It Come From?

Remember the coconut oil craze of 2016-2017? The stuff was everywhere. And those stats are proof. Wow! We used it for everything, skin, hair, cooking, even coffee! With coconut oil being a go-to for just about anything these days, we wanted to explore one of the components of the ever-so-popular coconut oil: MCT oil. We keep hearing it [...]

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French Rose Clay Mask

One of the greatest new products we have formulated is our purifying French Rose Clay Mask.  Made from Rose Clay, it is fantastic to remove toxins in the skin but is also friendly for even the most sensitive skin types. It gently exfoliates and has polishing properties that bring out a newer, younger-looking complexion. We [...]

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What is Active Performance Argan Milk?

Active Performance Argan Milk is a natural, innovative nourishing milk, powered by micro-droplet technology. Made using a unique ultrasonic cavitation method, this milk features tiny micro-droplets of pure, organic*, virgin argan oil and a plant-based phospholipid (PLP). Significantly smaller than droplets found in traditional emulsions, the milk’s micro-droplets have more surface area for better penetration [...]

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Looking for an Alternative to Retinol?

RETINOL DOWNSIDE The downside to retinol is that it can cause irritation of the skin, limiting its use. Enter, Bakuchiol, a plant extract that offers the same skin benefits of a retinol, without the irksome side effects. “Bakuchiol is an ingredient derived from the psoralea corylifolia plant, aka the "babchi" plant” Perry Romanowski, famed cosmetic [...]

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