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.

Our thoughts and motions meander through the days and weeks and we fill each period of time with amazing memories.

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.

We Love YOU, mother Earth! To celebrate Earth Day of 2017, or as we call it Earth birthday, since Earth Day is Every Day!, we held a special giveaway…

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.

The Thanksgiving is upon us, and a signal that the true holiday season is here. For me, it’s the time of year to slow-down from the chaos of the mundane life and concentrate on things that matter.

We are not born into this world feeling empowered and confident. We are given tools to mould and shape ourselves into who we want to become, and that someone has hopefully turned out to be a loving, confident and empowered person.

Today I would like to take you behind the scenes to meet the Mahalo ambassador, darling Danielle. I first discovered her via one of her YouTube videos.

Blogger Spotlight features people that inspire Mahalo Skin Care – bloggers, artists, visionaries, entrepreneurs, mothers – the people who are like you and us, are here to offer their part in making our world a better place.

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.

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: