We all have to deal with acne- but that doesn’t mean we have to let it get out of control! Acne is caused when pollutants clog the pores of your skin. When the skin is exposed to these pollutants, dirt particles infiltrate the pores, increasing oil production...
Vitamin E is an antioxidant vitamin that protects skin cells from damage. It is naturally produced in the body via sebum. Sebum is oil that the skin naturally creates to retain moisture and to keep harmful substances (toxins) from penetrating the skin. However, sebum...
Charcoal has gotten a lot of attention lately, particularly on social media. Whether influencers swear by it for teeth whitening or use it as part of a detox diet, the buzz about charcoal is reaching a fever pitch. Does it actually live up to the hype? More...
The evening primrose plant is native to North America, and the oil extracted from its seeds has long been used by Native Americans as a topical treatment for wounds and skin inflammation. It’s no wonder then that many premium skincare products use evening primrose oil...
Native to Southern California, the jojoba plant thrives in our unique desert climate. Native Americans have long used the oil extracted from this woody shrub’s seeds to heal sores and wounds. By the 1970s, jojoba oil was far superior to other oils. Even better?...
Plant oils have been a staple in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Long used to treat gastrointestinal distress, tea seed oils are also frequently used as cooking oils thanks to their powerful antioxidants and abundance of vitamins. More recently, one tea...
