Retinol, Vitamin A, Provitamin A, Retinoic Acid, All-Trans-Retinoic Acid and more, these are the commonly used words in the world of beauty. Lets take a closer look at what do they mean.
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Bakuchiol, retinol of Ayurveda, clinical trial
For centuries, botanicals were the fundamental basis of treatment for various ailments. Even now, many well-known medications are derived from plants.
Continue ReadingCacay oil, retinol of the Amazon
The Cacay tree is one of the most promising species of Amazon biodiversity. The Cacay have a large, lush canopy, and reach between 50 and 65 feet in height.
Continue ReadingThe Sexy Astaxanthin, Antioxidant Royalty
Do you love a good challenge? I sure do! How about figuring out how to pronounce Astaxanthin? Easy, I got your back, its asta-ZAN-thin. It sounds great and rolls off the tongue…
Continue ReadingBlack Cumin seed, Two Thousand Years of Panacea
I N R E D I E N T S P O T L I G H T || Inconspicuous in name, yet mighty in substance – Black Cumin seed oil.
Continue ReadingEssential oils, the rose and the absolutes
Ciao bella, Aloha nani, Hello beautiful flower!, may we adorn our bodies in your essence, be whisked away by your seductive allure, your tantalizing scent that speaks volumes without words.
Continue ReadingHibiscus
Hibiscus has long been a favorite ornamental plant. Few can rival its stunning beauty and bright colors. But the plant can do a lot more than just look good. The flowers have powerful, exciting benefits to the skin, including the ability to firm and lift, giving hibiscus the nickname, the “botoks plant.”
Continue ReadingCopper in skin care
Let’s hop in a caravan and time travel back to the times of Ancient Egyptians, Aztecs and India. Each civilization separated by mountains and oceans, with no seemly connected links to one another they each have had a high-praise for copper.
Continue ReadingLife Balance with Circadian Balance
Our thoughts and motions meander through the days and weeks and we fill each period of time with amazing memories.
Continue ReadingLife Measured With A Cup of Coffee
Many people begin their day with a beloved cup of coffee. Relishing in the sent of it brewing, waking up body and mind with its heavy earthy chocolate filled aroma.
Continue ReadingHoney – a sweet mircale
Let’s talk sweetness, let’s talk love, let’s talk honey. We put it in tea, drizzle over breakfast and reach for it’s aid in soothing colds and flu.
Continue ReadingMurumuru Butter, a youth enhancer
Deep in the jungles of Amazon, Brazil, an Astrocaryum (ahs-tro-kahr-EE-uhm) murumuru (moor-oo-MOOR-oo) tree is blossoming to produce the deep orange fruits that cary in them some truly luxurious properties.
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