Eco-conscious skincare for people who love the water
Ingredient spotlight:
Seaweed
Called the oldest plant on Earth, Seaweed is actually a type of complex algae not a plant, as it doesn’t have roots, stems or leaves.
Seaweed forests support fish, invertebrates, and marine mammals, providing food and shelter. Seaweed also absorbs CO2, reducing acidity in the ocean.
Seaweed is full of minerals and vitamins including A, B, C and E. Hydrating and soothing, it improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, redness, and sun spots caused by exposure to sun, wind and water.
Featured blog post:
Buriti oil saved my skin
I found out the hard way how different the sun is in North Carolina than back in Massachusetts. Different meaning intense. One summer here and my hands and forearms became covered in sunspots. It was really noticeable and a little embarrassing.
Luckily, I'd just discovered Buriti (pronounced bur-ree-chee) oil, highly touted as able to lighten dark spots caused by the sun as well as help protect skin from photo-damage...
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Surviving the change of season
Change of season is a time many people get sick, so it’s a good idea to keep a couple go-to remedies on hand. Calendula and St. Johnswort are helpful for many different complaints, including cold and flu...