For most ua, a skin care routine is a positive part of our everyday rituals that makes us happy. Thirty-eight percent see it as “me” time, and say the more steps, the better. Sixty-three percent wash their face at least two times per day, and 57% apply moisturizer at least twice daily. When asked to [...]
The Origins Of The Watermelon Originating from southern Africa, this vine-like flowering plant produces vivid yellow and white flowers atop its hairy leaves, and creates the distinctive smooth, oval fruit known across the world. The fruit that we know as watermelon is mostly commonly red on the inside however can be found with orange, yellow or [...]
What is walnut face scrub, exactly? In Kyle Jenner’s defense and in defense of all walnut scrubs. Let’s see some science on the subject!!!! The name speaks for itself: Walnut face scrubs are formulated with crushed up walnuts (either the meat or shell). Their job is to physically exfoliate the skin by removing dead [...]
Aloe Vera and PLSF Here at Private Label Skin Care Florida, we do not use water in our products, but instead, use Aloe Vera Juice. Aloe as a base for nearly every product, has proven to be both healing and moisturizing, as well as anti-bacterial. Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) is a cactus-like plant that grows in [...]
Your Own Rose Spa at home. Excerpt from Spa Magazine. From rose-scented treatment rooms to baths infused with the precious petals, rose has long been a popular ingredient in spas. As the world’s oldest cultivated decorative plant, it is primarily native to the Northern Hemisphere but likely originated in Persia, according to The Magical and Ritual [...]
Surfactants You might think of surfactants as just an ingredient in detergents that makes sudsy bubbles, but that’s not the primary function of a surfactant. In fact, the human body produces its own surfactants and I am pretty sure there aren’t any self-sudsing humans out there! All joking aside, surfactants serve a very specific purpose, simply put [...]
Why you should put Caviar on your face or in your hair? Caviar—aficionados say it's best eaten from the back of one's hand—is an acquired taste. But slathering it everywhere else is beginning to seem like an excellent idea. Of all the foods that have transitioned from tasty-on-your-plate to beautifying-ingredient-du-jour —think honey, yogurt, sugar, etc.—caviar [...]
While strawberries may not actually be considered a berry, they still harvest a wealth of benefits for the skin and hair, when both ingested and used topically. Often considered a fruit of romance and love, strawberries have shown to help aid in weight loss, heart health, regulating blood pressure and reducing inflammation. More recently, this [...]
When it comes time to find organic ingredients and products, you’ll quickly see that there are a few things that are never (and won’t ever) be classified as organic. This can be frustrating when you’re trying to certify your product, but there’s no getting around the scientific reasons that prevent some items from being classed [...]
Dry shampoo is one of those super convenient beauty tools we really couldn’t imagine living without, especially since it comes in handy on all those dirty ‘do days, when our locks need a well-deserved break. But while a bit of your go-to formula can instantly save you from a bad hair day, most of us [...]
