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Skincare Hacks for the Holidays

December 15, 2019 • Michelle Bequette • anti-inflammatory • antiglycation • antioxidants • Holiday Skincare • skincare tips

If your Holidays are anything like mine, it’s a marathon of celebrations and self-indulgence, amid epic hustle and bustle. Terrific for the soul, however all that merry-making takes heavy a toll on your skin. Whether traveling or staying close to home for the holidays, there are a few skincare tips that will help you to “slay” throughout the season.

Adaptogen Skincare: Old is New, Again

February 06, 2019 • Michelle Bequette • Adaptogen • aloe • anti-inflammatory • antioxidant • antioxidants • Ayurveda • castor • Gotu Kola • green tea • Herbs • mushroom • red clover • reishi

Hacking plants for protection from biological and environmental stressors is an ancient concept, deeply rooted in Herbal, Traditional Chinese, and Ayurvedic Medicines. First appearing in 1947, adaptogens are experiencing a renaissance in today’s skincare and wellness community.

Ingredient Spotlight: Ascorbic Acid

November 09, 2018 • Michelle Bequette • antioxidant • antioxidants • Ascorbic Acid • Boost collagen • brightens • Collagen • Ferulic Acid • oxidation • smoothing • Vitamin C • Vitamin E

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin essential for the synthesis/maintenance of collagen. The human body is incapable of synthesizing or storing Vitamin C, relying instead on dietary and/or supplemental replenishment.

5 Reasons to Love Broccoli Seed Oil

October 22, 2018 • Michelle Bequette • anti-aging • anti-inflammatory • antioxidants • Beta-Carotene • Broccoli Seed Oil • Omega Fatty Acids • Retinol Alternative • skin repair

Like a great many other things, Mom was so right about broccoli. Even if you never outgrew your hatred of cruciferous greens, there are plenty reasons to try Broccoli Seed Oil for your skin.

Pretty Little Likes in a Bottle

March 03, 2018 • Tina Peplowski • anti-aging • anti-inflammatory • antioxidants • Collagen • coq10 • phytoestrogens • Probiotics • red clover • redew • redness • Sea Kelp • smoothing • soy

Michelle and I have been friends for more than 14 years, spending many a lunch hour and Saturday afternoon at the local makeup counter evaluating the potential of the latest skincare. Drawn by the promises to soothe, treat, tighten, brighten, glow, and well make us our morning coffee, if we believed everything promised with the launch of a new product. More often than not, I bought the marketing hype, leaving happily with my pastel bag of dreams in hand. When Michelle developed her own skincare line and asked me for feedback, I was more than willing. As the first and...