At this time of year, pumpkins and Hallowe’en go hand in hand, but pumpkins and skin? You may not think so, but read more about this seasonal squash and you may just change your mind. Pumpkins are Rich in Antioxidants. If you’re serious about skin care, you already know that antioxidants are one of the… Read more »
Eggs are inextricably bound with Easter (not to mention breakfast!) but eggs and skin care? Eggs have been touted as a super food, and they do indeed contain many vitamins, amino acids and minerals that support skin health. Eggs are known for their high protein content, an amino acid essential for collagen production and maintaining… Read more »
Since 2000, Lakota Herbs has been offering natural alternatives to conventional medicines. Founded by a father and son team of farmers from Northern British Columbia, Canada, Lakota has been formulating products rooted in traditional medicine and made with natural ingredients to relieve joint, muscle, back and arthritis pain. White willow bark, yucca root, devil’s claw… Read more »
We’ve come across our fair share of unlikely-sounding skin care treatments, like nightingale poo, bee venom and snail slime, but this latest tops them all: urine. Yes, that’s right, urine. Amazingly, urine therapy, or urotherapy, is not a new trend, despite becoming a topic of conversation as consumers look for ever-more natural alternatives to commercial… Read more »
The trend towards green and natural lifestyle choices continues, and if you’ve ever had a cup of matcha tea, then you’ll know that, literally, there’s nothing more “green” than this power-packed powdered tea. Grown in the shade, matcha’s tea leaves are forced to overproduce chlorophyll, thus producing its very bright, very intense green color. This… Read more »
With the proliferation of social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest, there’s no shortage of ideas to improve the condition of your skin, including the latest trend: using the spice rack as a source for a healthy, glowing face. Although we love the idea of natural ingredients and DIY in a pinch, we do have… Read more »
John Masters Organics is a line of personal care products formulated by John Masters, an experienced hair stylist. If you are concerned about the addition of unnecessary preservatives, chemicals and ingredients in your personal care products, then consider this line. All the hair care products are wonderful – gentle and effective. If you have sensitive skin, this hair… Read more »
Developed in the tradition of artisan French bakers, Marie Véronique Organic sunscreens are hand made with carefully selected all natural ingredients. Products have been formulated in conjunction with a trained esthetician and the scientific expertise of a Physicist. The result is a line of cutting edge, luxurious and highly effective organic sunscreens that do more… Read more »
Made in Canada, Heiko sunscreens are a range of zinc oxide based natural sunscreens that use organically grown and botanical ingredients. Our skin encounters UVA and UVB rays from sun exposure every day. This happens regardless of whether it is sunny or cloudy. UVB rays are important in the production of Vitamin D and nobody can dispute… Read more »
Dr.Hauschka Skin Care is a premium skin care range manufactured by WALA Heilmittel GmbH in Germany. WALA was established in 1935 by Dr. Rudolf Hauschka, who started producing WALA Medicines, now encompassing aound 1000 different treatments for a range of acute and chronic diseases. The Dr Hauschka brand was introduced in 1967. Today, Dr Hauschka delivers certified Natural… Read more »
As consumers become more informed and selective about what they use on their skin, questions arise as to which is better: Synthetic or natural? Organic or conventional? And what does it even mean when something is labelled as organic? While we have explored many ideas in previous blog posts, we have yet to discuss the… Read more »
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we know a thing or two about hemp. What may be surprising is that it slowly, it has been making inroads in the health, cosmetics and skin care industry. Historically, hemp has been used for centuries for making ropes, textiles and clothing. Painted with the same brush by federal authorities… Read more »
In the past, we’ve talked about feeding the skin, so this is where we put it to the test with some DIY natural skin care. Whether you’ve unexpectedly run out of your favorite product or simply curious to try something new, do-it-yourself skin care is as close as your kitchen. And frankly, if it’s something… Read more »
Skin care ingredients fall in and out of fashion but the popularity of honey has been steady for centuries, going back as far as the Egyptians and Cleopatra (who was reportedly no slouch when it came to beauty). As the trend continues toward natural ingredients for the face and body, we wouldn’t be surprised to… Read more »
Whether it’s the food we eat or the personal care products we use each day, we’re all concerned with reducing chemicals and additives in our lives. While we associate the word “organic” with something that is healthier and better for us, it’s important to keep things in perspective. An organic may not always be your… Read more »