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What are the Benefits of Elegear Revolutionary Comforter?

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The weather here has been crazy lately: a week ago it was 31 degrees overnight, and then on the weekend it was nearly 90! So I was very glad to have the Elegear Revolutionary Comforter Double-Sided Hypoallergenic Comforter!

Sleep in cool comfort with the Elegear Revolutionary Comforter Double-Sided Hypoallergenic Comforter

Sleep in cool comfort with the Elegear Revolutionary Comforter Double-Sided Hypoallergenic Comforter

What It Is

The Elegear Revolutionary Comforter Double-Sided Hypoallergenic Comforter uses Q-Max technology to draw heat away from the body to stay cool and dry on humid summer nights.

This cooling blanket uses a special fabric combination that is cool and dry to the touch.

What are the benefits of a Cooling Blanket?

Restful sleep requires being cool enough to sleep comfortably.

Being too warm or too cool interferes with quality sleep.  Most people sleep best with adequate air circulation and when the room is about 65° F.  But we can’t always control these factors.

A cooling blanket gives just enough coverage while keeping you cool enough to get comfortable. This Elegear blanket uses a special fabric designed to keep you cool.

The Science of Sleeping Cool

This fabric feels cool against the skin because it uses special Japanese Q-Max 0.4 Cooling Fibers to absorb body heat.

Japanese Cooling Technology Fabric

The cooling property is measured by Q-Max. This blanket is Q-Max 0.4. Regular fiber is 0.2.

Q-max value is used to evaluate whether the skin feels cool or warm when touching or using the fabric. Higher numbers transfer body heat faster. The higher the number, the cooler the fabric feels.

Most bedding is 0.2 / cm. The primary fabric in the blanket is greater than 0.4 / cm.

Jade Masterbatch

Jade stays cool to the touch even when the skin is hot

Jade stays cool to the touch even when the skin is hot

Jade Masterbatch is blended with the Mica fabric. You cannot see or feel the Jade within the fabric. These Jade particles enhance the cool feeling against the skin.

Like a Jade Skin Roller or Gua Sha tool, the Jade in Jade Masterbatch fabric stays cool when in contact with the skin.

TIP: Place this blanket by an air conditioner before bed to chill it, and the Jade Masterbatch in the blanket will stay cool!

Mica fabric

Mica fabric particle size and particle size distribution give the fabric superior cooling properties.

Mica nylon and PE cold-sensing fiber together give the fabric a cool feeling to the touch.

Cooling Blanket Features

This blanket:

  • has a soft, silky feel.
  • is hypoallergenic
  • has smooth seams with sturdy stitching.
  • comes in Twin/Full size and Queen Size
  • is Moisture Wicking: the double-sided fabric keeps you cool and dry.
  • there are no loose threads or uneven stitches after washing
  • no scratchy edges.
  • is breathable even in humid weather.

The Experience

It is not heavy or scratchy, it drapes with just a bit of stretch.  Even on a very hot night, it stays cool and dry and is comfortable to fall asleep.

For an extra bit of cooling, I like to place the blanket in front of the air conditioner for 20 minutes before bed. The special fabric retains the extra cool temperatures!

Not only does the fabric keep you cool, it keeps you dry. Ideal for hot, humid weather or if you personally are excessively warm from fever or even hot flashes.

Clean stitching and versatile design

clean seams are not scratchy

diamond pattern stitching

About the Brand

Elegear uses advanced scientific technologies in all their home textiles to provide superior warmth or cooling features in all of their blankets and bedding.

They provide excellent customer support and guarantee quality.

easy care instructions

Where to Buy It

Find the Elegear Revolutionary Comforter Double-Sided Hypoallergenic Comforter at https://www.amazon.com/Elegear-Revolutionary-Comforter-Double-Sided-Hypo-Allergenic/dp/B08J7RQQ6B?th=1

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Beeswax: How to Best Use for Beauty Benefits

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EPIONCE BRAND INGREDIENT OVERVIEW: It is World Bee Day! Hurray to our industrious flying friends! We know bees give us skincare benefits from honey, but there is also beauty benefits to beeswax.

So we celebrate World Bee Day by featuring Epionce, a brand that puts beeswax to good beauty use in a range of medical-grade, botanically-based products for remarkable skincare.

Epionce and Beeswax

Epionce uses beeswax in its’ product range. What is so special about beeswax?

The Buzz About Beeswax

Beeswax is a bee by-product made from the honeycomb of the honeybee.

Beeswax is best known for its’ ability to soften the skin, such as chapped lips.  But beeswax is much more than a natural lip balm.

Beeswax has an occlusive quality to provide a barrier while retaining moisture. It protects from irritants and acts as a long-lasting protective barrier layer from environmental irritants and extreme weather.

It is an anti-allergenic and anti-inflammatory.

Packed with vitamin A, beeswax helps with healing, stimulates cell turnover, protects against UV radiation, and fights against the free radicals that cause premature signs of aging.

Thank you, bees!

What The Experts Say about Beeswax

Dr. Thornfeldt, Clinical Dermatologist and Founder of Episciences, and creator of Epionce, totally gets the potential of beeswax within botanically-based skincare.

Here is what Dr. Thornfeldt and other researchers have to say about the impact of beeswax on skin:

“Beeswax is a natural humectant with protective wax esters to help draw and lock in moisture, keeping skin hydrated, firm, and plump”

“Beeswax provides a natural, gentle exfoliation to keep you soft and smooth.”
“It soothes irritated skin making it an excellent choice as a healing skincare ingredient.”
 “the perfect balance of nourishment to calm skin, keep it bacteria free, along with healing wounds and fighting infection.“

Beeswax is especially important in the care of our skin barrier.

Most anti-aging topicals are aggressive: retinols, aHAs, Vitamin C. They can disrupt the skin barrier with their drying, peeling side effects. But care for our skin barrier goes beyond dry skin concerns. Our skin barrier must be maintained and protected.

Why Protect Our Skin Barrier with Beeswax

OUR SKIN HAS SEEN SOME THINGS. BAD THINGS.

Research shows environmental stressors are a significant oxidative factor, damaging our skin barrier and accelerating skin aging.[1]

European environmental scientists concluded that air pollution, UV radiation, frigid temperatures, dust, dry air, tobacco smoke exposure, and even our cosmetics and skincare take a collective toll on the skin.[2]

It is imperative to keep our skin barrier intact. Studies also show air pollution makes skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, even worse. [3]

Epionce uses beeswax in their skincare to protect the skin barrier

Epionce uses beeswax in their skincare to protect the skin barrier

The Epionce Product Range Featuring Beeswax

The Epionce product range is designed to provide skin protection while treating the skin.

And the bees are helping! Below are a few Epionce medical-grade, botanically-based products that contain beeswax:

Medical Barrier Cream

Medical Barrier Cream

Epionce Renewal Calming Cream

Clinically proven to relieve the symptoms of eczema, including itching, redness, and dryness.

Formulated with ceramides to help protect the skin barrier, Renewal Calming Cream hydrates and repairs extremely dry, sensitive skin. Optimal for skin that is resistant to sensitizers and preservatives found in standard moisturizers.

Renewal Calming Cream also includes:

  • Colloidal Oatmeal
  • Rosa Canina Fruit
  • Safflower Seed Oil
  • Meadowfoam
  • White Water Lily
Read our upcoming full Epionce Renewal Calming Cream review for details.

Epionce Renewal Facial Cream

The flagship Epionce product. A rich emollient face cream to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of skin aging.

It is an excellent balance of buffering skin barriers and treating ingredients, safe for even sensitive skin. It provides skin clarity and radiance.

Got Sensitive skin? Use this TIP:  Pair with Epionce Lytic Tx to get better anti-aging results than can be seen with the leading retinoids!

Along with beeswax, other natural key ingredients include:

  • Rosa Canina
  • Safflower Seed
  • Avocado Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • Lavender extract
  • Date Fruit Extract
  • Meadowfoam
  • Flax Seed
  • Apple Fruit Extract

Read our upcoming full Epionce Renewal Facial Cream review for details.

Epionce Medical Barrier Cream

Very sensitive skin types will love this barrier cream as it addresses the hydration needs of red, irritated, scaly dry skin. Ideal for skin compromised by chemicals or aggressive topicals.

We love that it does not contain sensitizers, chemicals, or preservatives typically found in moisturizers.

Epionce Medical Barrier Cream is special because it works on very sensitive or susceptible skin, including compromised skin. This barrier cream is ideal for skin conditions such as eczema or skin compromised by skin irritations such as chemical peels, dermaplaning, or aggressive topicals.

Medical Barrier Cream is a gentle soothing emollient

Medical Barrier Cream is a gentle soothing emollient with a thick rich consistency that fully absorbs into the skin

Along with beeswax, other natural key ingredients include:

  • Rosa Canina Fruit
  • Safflower Seed Oil
  • White Water Lily
  • Onion Bulb extract
  • Apple Fruit extract
  • Meadowfoam extract
Read our upcoming full Epionce Medical Barrier Cream review for details.

Find Epionce

Find these Epionce products at epionce.com

Epionce uses beeswax derived from the honeycomb for outstanding skincare results

Epionce uses beeswax derived from the honeycomb for outstanding skincare results

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References

  1. Rinnerthaler, M., Bischof, J., Streubel, M. K., Trost, A., Richter, K. (2015). Oxidative stress in aging human skin. Biomolecules5, 545-589. doi: 10.3390/biom5020545
  2. Krutmann, J., Bouloc, A., Sore, G., Bernard, B. A., Passeron, T. (2017). The skin aging exposome. J. Dermatol. Sci. 85, 152-161. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.09.015
  3. Kim, J., Kim, E. H., Oh, I., Jung, K., Han, Y., Cheong, H. K., et al. (2013). Symptoms of atopic dermatitis are influenced by outdoor air pollution. J. Allergy. Clin. Immunol. 132, 495-498 e491. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2013.04.019
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Epionce Renewal Facial Cream, Renewal Calming Cream and Medical Barrier Cream were submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

How to Best Use Mango Oil Butter for Beauty Benefits

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INGREDIENT GUIDE: Mango Oil and Mango Seed Butter is an ingredient that contains natural skin-enhancing nutrients, including copper for collagen and elastin production. Read about this skincare beauty superhero and find some of our favorite products using skin-loving Mango Seed Butter
Mango Seed Oil

Mango

Mango Seed Butter for Skincare 

Mangifera Indica is Mango.

Mango Oil is the liquid form of mango seed butter.

What are Mango Skincare Benefits?

  • It provides a long-lasting emollient.
  • Rich in fatty acids, it is perfect to keep skin hydrated and dewy, even overnight.
  • it is non-comedogenic
  • it has some UV protection
  • a natural antibacterial and antimicrobial
  • unscented
  • Makes a good substitute for cocoa butter for stretch marks
  • does an excellent job treating cracked heels of skin
  • treats scars

Mango has Copper

Mangifera Indica is high in copper.

What is the skincare benefit of copper?

Copper peptides promote:

  • collagen
  • elastin
  • hyaluronic acid production within the skin.

All three are vital for skin firmness, but all three of these components decrease with age.

Copper peptides also remove damaged collagen. [1]

  • Copper is rare within skincare products because copper extraction is costly.
  • Copper is found in boutique brands such as Osmotics. 
  • Mango extract and Mango Seed Butter provide the benefits of copper at a generally more accessible price point.

Few skin products build Elastin like copper. Elastin is a necessary part of younger, resilient skin with less sagging.

While we focus great deal on collagen, elastin is what gives skin its’ youthful bounce.

For best results, Copper should be paired with supporting ingredients. These include Peptides, Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and retinoids. [2]

Vitamin-Rich

Mango Seed Butter also contains Vitamins C, A, E, K, and B6. These refine the skin and fade discoloration, while protecting against environmental stressors.

  • Vitamin C to reduce fine lines, quell acne, and reverse photodamage
  • Vitamin A to refine the skin texture
  • E to soften the skin
  • Vitamin K to reduce redness
  • B6 to strength the skin

Omega Fatty Acids

  • Mangifera Indica is rich in oleic acid, better known as Omega-9 acid.
  • It provides long-lasting moisture.

How to Best Use

BUTTER:

Apply only a pea sized amount for skin. It melts and spreads quickly. Apply more sparingly.

OIL: Warm a small amount of oil in your palm, apply sparingly.

Mango Seed Butter for Hair

Hair benefits from the rich omegas.  It also makes hair soft and shiny.

Featured Products With Mango Seed Butter

We’ve featured several Mango Seed Butter beauty and skincare products.

Here are some of our favorites:

Cosmetics

Caley Cosmetics Beach Babe Cream-to-Glow

Caley Cosmetics Beach Babe Cream-to-Glow is a buildable blush and contour containing mango and probiotics for healthier skin. Not bad for a easy to use makeup duo!

The color is buildable and not at all too orange or fake spray tan color.
Mango Butter gives Caley Glow a lovely dewy loo

Mango Seed Butter makes a great addition to the probiotics in Caley blush duo

Caley Cosmetics Color Wave Natural lipstick

Caley Color Wave Natural Lipsticks deliver skincare serum quality ingredients and vibrant color payout with a smooth finish. It has an exceptionally smooth application, even on very chapped, dry lips.

Mango keeps lips hydrated while Copper promotes collagen and elastin to keep lipskin smooth and plump.

Celebrate National Lipstick Day with Caley Cosmetics Color Wave Natural Lipstick

Skincare

GOOPGLOW 15% Glycolic Acid Overnight Glow Peel

Wake up with glowing skin with this Overnight Glow Peel.

This once a week treat is chock full of skin-friendly ingredients including mango. The peeling is gentle without irritation.

Mango seed butter is a great hydrating ingredient in a aha peel

GOOPGLOW 15% Glycolic Acid Overnight Glow Peel

Le Vesque CBD Skincare

Le Vesque CBD skincare has several clean beauty ingredients like Mangifera Indica to protect and treat the skin.

Mango Seed Butter skincare benefits

Aging, Dry & Damaged Skin Salvation Le Vesque CBD Luxe Skin Cream

Haircare

Strawberry Leopard

Hair dye can be so drying to the hair, especially in bright and pastel colors like blue, pink, and purple.

Strawberry Leopard is a demi-vegan formulation that is gentle to the hair because it contains ingredients like Mango Seed Extract to keep hair soft despite bleaching and coloring.

Strawberry Leopard Vegan Demi-Permanent in Loyal Blue contains Mango Seed Extract

Strawberry Leopard Vegan Demi-Permanent in Loyal Blue

Strawberry Leopard Haircolor

About Our Ingredient How to Best Use for Beauty Benefits Guides

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There are also best use how to guides and clean beauty product recommendations. Find the best ingredients for your beauty needs!

References

  1. Pickart L, Vasquez-Soltero JM, Margolina A. GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration. Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:648108. doi:10.1155/2015/648108
  2. A.A, Abdulghani & A, Sherr & S, Shirin & G, Solodkina & Morales Tapia, E & B, Wolf & A.B, Gottlieb. (1998). Effects of topical creams containing vitamin C, a copper-binding peptide cream and melatonin compared with tretinoin on the ultrastructure of normal skin – A pilot clinical, histologic, and ultrastructural study. Disease Management and Clinical Outcomes. 1. 136-141. 10.1016/S1088-3371(98)00011-4

Why Love Dr. Botanicals Goji Superfood Glow Boosting Serum

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REVIEW: Part of the apothecary collection,  Dr. Botanicals Goji Superfood Glow Boosting Serum provides the outstanding skincare benefits of Goji Berries. This vegan formulation is free of wheat and gluten and delivers a healthy glow while repairing damaged skin around the delicate eye area.

Dr. Botanicals Goji Superfood Glow Boosting Serum

Dr. Botanicals Goji Superfood Glow Boosting Serum

About Dr. Botanicals Goji Superfood Glow

Dr. Botanicals Goji Superfood Glow Boosting Serum targets the eye area skin to brighten and repair while hydrating. It contains:

  • Persian Silk Tree Extract which reduces the appearance of dark circles and under-eye bags.
  • Grapefruit Essential Oil Grapefruit is high in Vitamin C to reduce skin imperfections such as hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles.

And of course, it contains Goji Berry.

About Goji Berry the Superfood

Goji berries are also known as wolfberries. They are considered a superfood. Goji berries have nutrients to repair damaged skin.

  • Goji berries are rich in vitamin C to synthesize collagen. [1]
  • Goji Berries contain 19 amino acids, the building blocks of the hair protein keratin. Amino acids penetrate the hair shaft to repair and strengthen. Amino acids are also hydrating and increase the efficacy of other hydrating humectant agents in this formula.[2]
  • Goji berries contain trace minerals to topically feed follicles including zinc, iron, calcium, germanium, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Copper aids skincare in producing hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin [3]
  • Goji berries are antioxidants that contain vitamins B1, B2, B6, and vitamin E, plus beta-sisterol, an anti-inflammatory agent.
  • Linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid that has anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties. Omega-6 makes skin soft and dewy. [4]

Other Dr. Botanicals Apothecary Collection Products We Love

Dr. Botanicals Kale Superfood Nourishing Day Moisturizer

Dr. Botanicals Kale Superfood Nourishing Day Moisturizer is a fast absorbing day cream with Lutein, Vitamin C and of course, Kale.

Read more about Dr. Botanicals Kale Superfood Nourishing Day Moisturizer

Dr. Botanicals Kale Superfood Nourishing Day Moisturizer

Dr. Botanicals Kale Superfood Nourishing Day Moisturizer


Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

It brightens while it hydrates because of the synergy between the natural ingredients of the raspberry seed oil and pomegranate.

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

Read more about Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

Dr Botanicals Kiwi Cooling Eye Serum

References for Dr Botanicals Goji Superfood Glow Ingredients

  1. Andrei Mocan, et al. “UHPLC-QTOF-MS analysis of bioactive constituents from two Romanian Goji (Lycium barbarum L.) berries cultivars and their antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and real-time cytotoxicological evaluation” Food and Chemical Toxicology, Volume 115, 2018, Pages 414-424, ISSN 0278-6915, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2018.01.054.
  2. Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, July 2001, pages 392-399
  3. Bernice Cheung, Macy Kwan, Ruth Chan, Mandy Sea, Jean Woo, Chapter 47 “Potential of Asian Natural Products for Health in Aging, Molecular Basis of Nutrition and Aging”, Academic Press, 2016, Pages 659-676
  4. Alessandra Cristina Pedro, et al, Qualitative and nutritional comparison of goji berry fruits produced in organic and conventional systems, Scientia Horticulturae, Volume 257, 2019, 108660, ISSN 0304-4238, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2019.108660.

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Style Chicks independently researches product ingredients to understand how every featured product works.

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