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Ingredient Focus: Cherry Blossom
An ancient Japanese beauty ingredient that is more than just a fragrance Before scientific research showed that pure Cherry Blossom Extract had proven benefits for skin, women in ancient Japan...
Ingredient Focus: Cherry Blossom
An ancient Japanese beauty ingredient that is more than just a fragrance Before scientific research showed that pure Cherry Blossom Extract had proven benefits for skin, women in ancient Japan had already incorporated the flowers into their skin care routines. It’s become a popular beauty ingredient in brands worldwide, but how can you tell if your Cherry Blossom products are more than just a scent? The...
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A Hot Stone Facial...In A Sheet Mask? Why & How We Did It
History Of The Hot Stone Most of us are familiar with Hot Stone massages (if you haven’t tried one, you NEED to try). It’s an ancient tradition with roots in...
A Hot Stone Facial...In A Sheet Mask? Why & How We Did It
History Of The Hot Stone Most of us are familiar with Hot Stone massages (if you haven’t tried one, you NEED to try). It’s an ancient tradition with roots in Ayurvedic Indian wellness remedies, which uses the placement of warmed lava stones on certain parts of the body to boost circulation, heat compress and relax sore muscles. Hot Stone Facial massages also exist, but are less...
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The New SuperGreen: What Are Glycolipids?
What are Glycolipids? In 2012, Japanese scientists in the Toyobo Co. Biotech Institute were studying the moisturizing effects of glycolipids as potential hydrating factors on human skin. Glycolipids are lipids with a...
The New SuperGreen: What Are Glycolipids?
What are Glycolipids? In 2012, Japanese scientists in the Toyobo Co. Biotech Institute were studying the moisturizing effects of glycolipids as potential hydrating factors on human skin. Glycolipids are lipids with a carbohydrate link, found in various plant sources. Human and animal skin already contain many different type of lipids. Glycolipids are responsible for maintaining the stability of cell membranes and assisting in cellular recognition, which is a major part of...
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Mo' Honey, Mo' Money: The Industrialization of Nature’s Elixir & Why You Should Stay Local
Do you know your honey? It’s mainly one of two, according to industry standards. It’s either “Raw Honey” or just, “Honey”. But the actual differences between the two are staggering....
Mo' Honey, Mo' Money: The Industrialization of Nature’s Elixir & Why You Should Stay Local
Do you know your honey? It’s mainly one of two, according to industry standards. It’s either “Raw Honey” or just, “Honey”. But the actual differences between the two are staggering. The industry has done well in keeping the majority of consumers well fed and none too bothered about the seemingly harmless wordplay: a common marketing tactic seen across many other food industries, like veal (because baby cow is...
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LSD For Skin? Why The “Dream Flower” From Ancient Egypt Is In Your Skincare
As with all Snow Fox products, each one is uniquely designed with its rarer ingredients as inspiration. For our True Luminosity Serum and Hot Stone Facial Mask, it is the Blue Egyptian Lotus, a...
LSD For Skin? Why The “Dream Flower” From Ancient Egypt Is In Your Skincare
As with all Snow Fox products, each one is uniquely designed with its rarer ingredients as inspiration. For our True Luminosity Serum and Hot Stone Facial Mask, it is the Blue Egyptian Lotus, a vibrant plant native to the banks of the river Nile. Used by ancient Egyptians as a medicinal herb for anxiety and intestinal health, it can help regulate sebum, condition and hydrate the skin for a beautiful...
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