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Scientific name: Cucurbita pepo

History/Benefits: Without a doubt, pumpkins are one of the most popular fruits during this time of year. Whether in our lattes or skin treatments, we’re more than happy to embrace them! In our latest blog post, we discussed some essential fall skin care tips, including the skin benefits of pumpkin as an ingredient. While it may be most fitting for autumn, using pumpkin in our routines can help to nourish skin all year long! Rich in essential vitamins, AHAs and enzymes, pumpkin helps to boost cell turnover, leading to smoother and brighter looking skin. Because the chillier seasons can really strip skin’s natural luster, pumpkin is a great go-to ingredient to restore a glowy complexion throughout the cooler months. 

There is no shortage of misconceptions surrounding the causes of and treatments for oily skin. If you’re someone who is prone to oiliness, it may be difficult to distinguish good advice from bad as you search for solutions. Questions like “how many times should I wash my face?” or “should I skip moisturizing?” are common and important to understand. For those with oily skin, regimen is everything, but more isn’t necessarily more when it comes to controlling excess sebum. Certain skin care practices that have historically been labeled as beneficial for oily skin can end up doing more harm than good. 

Let’s dive into the top myths and misconceptions about oily skin, clear up some of the confusion, and learn how to really keep oil under control!

Scientific Name:  Simmondsia Chinensis

Benefits/History: Derived from the nut of the jojoba plant, jojoba oil is a gentle emollient moisturizer, that can be used on its own, or as a carrier oil for essential oil blends. With a unique composition of powerful fatty acids, and a nutty aroma, jojoba oil is treasured for being able to help treat a variety of hair, nail, and skin conditions including infections, wounds, and the visible signs of aging. 

Throughout history, jojoba oil has been used as a medicinal oil to treat many kinds of ailments. Today, jojoba’s anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties make it an effective healing oil for the most common issues - and a few drops go a long way in combating dryness, acne, dark spots, and wrinkles!

Scientific Name: Equisetum Arvense Extract

Benefits/History: Rich in many nutrients and minerals - including iron, silica, and manganese -  horsetail skin healing powers lie within its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties. Commonly used to combat skin ailments, burns, and rashes, horsetail’s remedial qualities are a treasure to the anti-aging world!

Scientific Name: Mentha Piperita 

Benefits/History: This week’s spotlight is on one of our favorite extracts - peppermint oil! This versatile, multi-benefit essential oil is not only a favorite aromatherapy oil, but has also become a popular ingredient in both hair and skin care. 

In addition to smelling fantastic, peppermint’s cooling scent boosts energy and antibacterial defense, brights clarity and mental focus, suppresses headaches, relieves stress, and helps clear sinus congestion when used in aromatherapy. This invigorating oil blends well with  oregano, eucalyptus, tea tree, grapefruit, lavender, and lemon. 

Scientific Name: Maris Limus Extract

Benefits/History: Maris Limus, the mud that comes from Israel’s renowned Dead Sea is a historical wellness favorite, and its skin benefits can be attributed to its unique composition of essential minerals and vitamins. Historically, dead sea mud has been used to treat health conditions by its anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. More recently, dead sea mud’s properties are being utilized in skin care to combat various skin impurities and conditions.

Very rarely do we hesitate to cleanse, moisturize, or exfoliate the week’s stresses away. However, when it comes to our daily routine, lip care is usually at the bottom of the ‘priorities’ list. Although most lip regimens consist of merely applying some color, paying special attention to our lips and making sure they are hydrated and protected is just as important as taking care of other parts of the body. Our lips and the skin around them are extremely delicate, making them more vulnerable to external aggressors. In this blog, we will discuss how to build a proper lip care regimen..