Aloha beloved Mahalo family. Welcome to fall, the golden time of the year. We are kicking-off this fabulous season with an in-depth look at “transitions”. This topic is influenced by the events in my own life, that of mother Earth, as well as the magic MAHALO has planned for the months ahead. What’s with all […]

So here we go, September, we are ready! This September’s solar eclipse in Virgo, represents the beginning of a cycle, and what a great time to position yourself with new goals. We’v got some helpful tips to ease into your fall transition and set yourself up for success” Skin + Body + Mind: — SKIN […]

This is one of my favorite salads to lead into fall. Quick and easy and full of nutrients needed to boost your immune system coming into the change of the seasons. Loaded with the last of the summer fruits and the coming fall vegetables coated with an immune boosting dressing…

It’s been a whirlwind of a summer, and a little while since we shared an entry in the Mahalo journal. Well, things are about to change. Our team is growing, and we are looking forward to sharing more engaging content with you, with an intention to empower and inspire. In all these changes, it feels […]

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. Some of you, precious flowers, bloom for only a day, a few glimpses that come and go, leaving behind you longing for more…begging a question […]

Aloha beloved reader. I have something very special to share with you today. After a little bit of a hiatus with our blog (theme issues, migrating hosting, launching products + being exuberantly busy with our skin magic production etc), I am returning to share what matters to us, to Mahalo. Today I would like to […]

Happy Spring 2016! Aaaaah, finally, the nature is awakening and everything around is getting to be just a tad more happier and so much more greener. In my recent trip to the farmer’s market, I have noticed an exceptional amount of asparagus. Not sure why this is happening in March, but it sure inspired me […]

This journal entry is a glimpse into my personal story, an event that became a catalyst of events that completely changed my life. The event that has inspired our limited edition You Are Loved set, created to celebrate love, union, gratitude, and joy. This story is an event that cast such a powerful shadow into […]

Looking back at 2015, we realize that the highlight of our year was connecting and getting to know the people of the speedily growing green beauty community. The people who are dedicating their free time and their cash to discovering, researching, experiencing and discerning green, organic, non-toxic products and then dedicating even more of their […]

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. The mumumuru butter offers unique composition of essential fatty acids (Omega-6 and Omega-3) and Pro-Vitamin A, delivering excellent emollient properties to the skin. The predominant fatty […]

Benefits of Hemp seed oil, in short:

• Non comedogenic (will not cause blocked pores), easily penetrating and highly emolient
• Does NOT contain psychoactive substances (tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)) associated with Cannabis / marijuana
• Contains all 21 amino acids and one of the highest Omega 6 and 3 essential (not naturally produced by our body) fatty acids which are key components for maintaining healthy skin
• The Linoleic (62% composition) and alpa-Linolenic acids deliver potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for treatment of acne, dermatitis and other skin inflammatory conditions etc
• Studies indicate that hemp seed oil can dramatically decrease skin dryness to alleviate itching and irritation
• Helps to improve water resistance by protective the skin from reverse osmosis effects of water which causes skin to lose its nutrients
• Has anti-aging effects on skin by improving the composition of epidural lipids (fats in the outermost skin layer) and improve the overall functioning of skin

After testing numerous hemp seed oil manufacturers and experiencing the above mentioned benefits of the oil first hand, MAHALO Skin Care has chosen to highlight the hemp seed oil as our first ingredient in our Rare Indigo beauty balm.

Let’s talk Oh-MEGA fatty acids.

Many of you know that the Omega fatty acids are an integral part of a healthy diet. But, did you know that they are also a vital part of a healthy skincare? With all the buzz about this important and, at times, mega-complicated family, it is easy to get overwhelmed between what’s what. To understand what they are, let’s break them down.

The basics: the Omega categories.
The Omegas belong to two categories. The essential fatty acids and non-essential fatty acids. The difference is simple and is as follows:
• Essential Fatty Acids cannot be produced naturally by the human body, therefore it is “essential” that we get them from elsewhere
• Non-Essential Fatty Acids can and are produced naturally by our bodies, so getting them from elsewhere into our bodies is just an extra boost.

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS:
Omega-3 (the Linolenic Acid) and Omega-6 (the Linoleic Acid)
The essential fatty acids – Omega-3 and Omega-6 – are crucial to skin function and appearance. They give rise to potent signaling molecules, called eicosanoids, which influence the inflammatory response in skin. The Omega3 and Omega-6 atenuates UV-induced photo damage, extrinsic signs of skin aging, symptoms associated with skin sensitivity, and inflammatory skin responses. The deficiency of the essential fatty acids significantly affects skin’s function and appearance, and is often characterized by increased transepidermal water loss which reflects the integrity of the barrier function of the skin.

The metabolism of the essential fatty acids is limited in the skin (they comprise less than 2% of naturally produced epidermal fatty acids); long-chain derivatives of them are therefore considered conditionally essential nutrients for skin. A topical supplementation is often a more efficient route of delivery to enrich the longevity of the epidermis, especially during deficiency (which often are characterized as acne, inflammation, dryness etc). People who are acne-prone tend to have a low percentage of linoleic acid, and a high percentage of oleic acid in their sebum (natural skin oil). It’s often suggested that the low levers on linoleic acid in skin is the leading cause of various acne.

You will find a strong presence of the essential fatty acids in all oil-based MAHALO Skin Care products, especially the Vitality Elixir facial serum and the new Rare Indigo balm. A few notable oils rich in essential fatty acids are as follows: