Oils for Face and Body: Your Best Protection Against Dehydration and Aging

Your body works best to combat disease and heal when it receives the nutritive wherewithal it needs to repair and rebuild itself. Most of us know that one of the best ways to nourish the body is by taking Omega 3-6 rich essential fatty acid supplements daily, in the form of either fish, krill or flax seed oils. Read more

Three Anti-Aging Products You Don't Need

Dr. Oz’s beauty blog has some very good advice on which anti-aging products don’t give you much bang for your buck. Last week’s post, Three Anti-Aging Products You Don’t Need points out it can be difficult to sort out the hype from the facts, especially when it comes to anti-aging products. Many of the ingredients being touted as the providing the fountain of youth are actually still in the experimental stage. Read more

Saturday Spin: Nanomaterials Risk, Kale Wonders and a Very Special Event

We’ve scoured the Net for this week’s Saturday Spin top picks of resources worthy of your time. You'll learn about the rising concern regarding nanomaterials, how consumer products are wrecking your immune system, how to add more vegetables to your diet (painlessly), how to stay hydrated and why Andre 3000 is smitten with kale. In addition, join us for a very special even with our founder, Marie Veronique Nadeau.  Read more

Lactic Acid: Safer, Natural Skin Lightening Alternative

It’s no secret, we are huge believers in the natural power of Lactic Acid. From anti-aging and anti-wrinkles to sensitive skin conditions like rosacea and hyperpigmentation--lactic acid is a versatile and safe alternative to the harsh toxins and carcinogenic alternatives in most of today’s skincare products. Lactic acid (LA) is a versatile alpha hydroxy acid derived from sour dairy products and fermented fruits and vegetables. Among its many standout benefits above all other AHAs, lactic acid is also one of the many ingredients that fit the bill in terms of being natural and safe to use for effective skin lightening. Read more

Lactic Acid: Best, Natural Defense Against Aging and Wrinkles

Most recently, new information regarding LA as an effective ingredient used in anti-acne treatments has brought this powerful, natural skincare staple into the limelight again. And, while many within the skincare industry increasingly tout the benefits of lactic acid and other alpha hydroxy acids--we’ve been lactic acid fanatics since our humble beginnings in a Berkeley kitchen. Read more

Saturday Spin: Food Label Lies, Child's Potato Experiment, Twinkie Reality and Beyond

We’ve scoured the Net for this week’s Saturday Spin top picks of resources worthy of your time. You'll learn about 5 spices with wonderful benefits, 7 super foods you must have in a healthy diet, how to manage stress, the truth inside a Twinkie and much more. Let's dive in! Read more

Hydrate and Protect Skin During Winter and Beyond

As we move through the winter months and head into spring it's time to revise our skin care routine to hydrate and protect our skin. But not by much—we all know by now that we don’t pack away our sunscreen along with the bathing suits until summer. Here are a few tips to make the remaining winter months easier on you and your skin. Read more

Organic Skin Care vs Fast Food Skin Care

While many are flocking to organic food to avoid the perils of processed fast food, organic skin care is often overlooked, despite being more beneficial than "fast food" skin care. In the first part of this series, 7 reasons organic skincare is better, we outlined how the same line of reasoning about the benefits of organic foods also applies to what you put on your skin. This is because your body works hard every day to keep you healthy, but it can only work with what you put in it and on it. Read more

7 Reasons Organic Skin Care is Better

As we head into another year, many people ask us about simple changes that can be made to their daily routine that help transform skin’s health. Rather than add to a burdensome list of advice you likely hear and see every day, we’d like to offer some suggestions for change that are so easy they won’t seem like chores. Read more

New Year's Resolution: Go Natural and Beautify Your Skin

As we head into another year, many people ask us about simple changes that can be made to their daily routine that help transform skin’s health. Rather than add to a burdensome list of advice you likely hear and see every day, we’d like to offer some suggestions for change that are so easy they won’t seem like chores. Read more

10 Skin Care Rules for the New Year

Given that we absorb at least 60% of what we put on our skin, we can look at topical applications (skin cream!) as being another form of food. So, here are some simple skin food rules to follow when you are confronted with a dazzling array of products and wondering where to start. As you begin a new year, making resolutions for healthier living, be sure to include these skin care rules for healthier, younger looking skin.  Read more