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Zero Boring Ingredients: Earth Wise Passion Eye Serum

May 4, 2021 · Leave a Comment

EARTH WISE PASSION EYE SERUM is an organic, wild-crafted, unscented, silky eye serum boasting zero boring ingredients. It has amaranth, passionfruit, and Rosehip Seed Oils, plus sea buckthorn berry CO2 extract, murumuru butter, and Brazil nut. It deeply hydrates the delicate eye area skin.

Why Passion Eye Serum is Special

Small batch and wildcrafted, Earth Wise Passion Eye Serum promotes collagen and skin elasticity while deeply hydrating eye skin. Yet it doesn’t irritate the skin.

And despite some aromatic wildcrafted ingredients, there is no scent to set off sensitivities. I love Rosehip benefits but can rarely tolerate the aroma around my eyes. Passion Eye Serum managed to use some ingredients that typically are overwhelmingly fragrant.

By their natural extraction methods, Earth Wise gets the best out of these organic ingredients without the olfactory wallop. The result is a serum that delivers an exceptional product that can be used by highly sensitive skin types.

The Passion Eye Serum Experience

Passion Eye Serum is notably silky.

This lovely deep golden hue dense oil is dispensed from a bubble top dropper.

Just a drop is enough for the skin around the orbital area of both eyes. It is not at all sticky or tacky.

Silky, golden oil dispenses one drop at a time from this bubble dropper

It absorbs well and dries down smoothly without being greasy. Skin feels bouncy and looks dewy. Regular use promotes skin firmness. We love that it is unscented! It comes in two sizes, I wish we got the larger bottle.

Just a drop of EARTH WISE PASSION EYE SERUM treats the skin around both eyes.

EARTH WISE PASSION EYE SERUM is a lovely golden hue

Passion Eye Serum Ingredients

Earth Wise promises zero boring ingredients and they sure do deliver. Let’s take a closer look at this anti-aging, restorative elixir of a formula:

the Ingredients

This eye treatment combines soothing Passionfruit with responsibly wildcrafted and organic ingredients

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

Amaranthus hypochondriacus makes skin glow

This cold-pressed, unrefined amaranth seed oil is naturally rich in squalene, vitamin E, and omega-6. These provide skin a dewy glow and quickly absorb.

Amaranth seed oil provides an outstanding fatty acid profile to hydrate delicate eye area skin. It is a natural anti-inflammatory antioxidant and is non-comedogenic.

Coffea arabica seed oil

Coffea Arabica Seed Oil is organic unrefined green coffee seed oil. The cold-press extraction yields higher levels of caffeine, Vitamins E and F. Together they smooth skin, combat dark spots, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation. They even address darkness under the eye.

Green coffee smooths skin

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps to defend the skin against free radicals. Free radicals accelerate skin aging and sagging, and moisture loss.

Vitamin F is linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is an omega 6 essential fatty acid essential for healthy cell function. Linoleic acid heals, moisturizes, tightens, and smooths the skin while reducing inflammation.

Caffeic acid (caffeine) reduces eye area puffiness by drawing out excess water. Caffeine and essential fatty acids build collagen and elastin around the eye area.

Brazil Nut Seed Oil

Cold-press unrefined Bertholletia excelsa is Brazil nut seed oil. Cold-pressed preserves the most nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. It is a restorative antioxidant that fights UV damage.

Brazil nut oil is an outstanding anti-aging oil that reduces transepidermal water loss. It promotes skin elasticity via minerals such as Copper. It also nourishes and refines the skin with Vitamins E, A, C, and D. It provides hydration and imparts a natural skin glow via fatty acids including linoleic, oleic fatty acids and palmitic acid.

Brazil nut oil restores elasticity to the skin

murumuru fruit Butter

This eye serum also uses cold-press unrefined Astrocaryum murumuru fruit butter. It is derived from the fruit fat found in murumuru nuts. This fruit fat is marvelously moisturizing even for skin conditions like eczema.

Murumuru is a natural anti-inflammatory to soothe sensitive or irritated skin, it also seals in moisture. These properties help heal damaged skin.

Murumuru is high in Vitamin A to refine skin while healing it.

Passionfruit provides skin hydration

Passiflora edulis

Passiflora edulis is passionfruit oil. This formula uses a cold-press, unrefined whole-fruit passionfruit oil. Passionfruit oil soothes dry skin.

Passionfruit oil also contains lycopene.

Carapa guianensis seed oil

Carapa guianensis is andiroba seed oil. It is cold-pressed extracted from the Andiroba tree seeds of the Amazon Forest. Andiroba seed oil is naturally rich in antioxidants, Vitamins A, C and E, and fatty acids. It is ideal for dry skin types as an emollient that is easily absorbed. It promotes skin elasticity.

The andiroba seed oil in this formula is responsibility wildcrafted, cold-pressed, and unrefined.

Passion Eye Serum contains Rosehip refines skin

Rosehip refines skin with Vitamin A

Rosa Canina Oil

Cold-press unrefined whole-fruit Rosa canina (rosehip) oil.

The unrefined oil has maximum rosehip benefits. Skin regeneration and wound healing. It smoothes fine lines. Rosehip oil is high in nutrients and Vitamin A to refine skin.

Hippophae rhamnoides

Better known as seabuckthorn berry. This formulation contains Supercritical CO2 Total extract that is responsibly wildcrafted.

One of our favorite ingredients, Sea Buckthorn oil is extracted from small orange berries.

Sea Buckthorn berries for skin repair

Sea Buckthorn Oil is like a who’s who of nutrients including vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E, K, and P; carotenoids; flavonoids; amino acids; phenols; folic acid; organic acids; 20 mineral elements, and essential fatty acids.[1]

It uniquely contains all four omegas: omega-3, omega-6, omega-7, and omega-9.

These repairing nutrients repair eczema, wounds, scars, and aging skin concerns including wrinkles and fine lines. It works wonders on the undereye area.

Sea Buckthorn is very gentle and plumps wrinkles and lines upon application. These nutrients have a variety of skincare applications including soothing the redness of sun damage, nourishing skin, providing C and E, and serving as a super anti-oxidant.

Tamanu Oil

Tamanu oil comes from this nut

Tamanu Oil in this formula is cold-press unrefined Calophyllum Inophyllum nut kernel oil from India.

Tamanu Oil is a versatile oil with a rare fatty acid profile that makes skin softer, hydrated, and more pliable while promoting healing. Tamanu Oil research studies are limited but support Tamanu’s skin healing abilities.

tocopherol

A form of Vitamin E used in skincare preparations. This particular vitamin E comes from non-GMO sunflowers.

Tocopherol softens the skin, easing the rough edges of wrinkles while making photo-damaged skin more pliable.

Passion Eye Serum contains Vitamin E derived from sunflowers

Earth Wise Passion Eye Serum also contains gem essences, including ruby gem essence, clear quartz gem essence, and lapis lazuli gem essence. Think like a charged tourmaline water such as found in Creme de Le Mer, but with the benefits of each retrospective crystal or gemstone. I don’t know how it works, but the result is pretty darn good.

EARTH WISE PASSION EYE SERUM contains zero boring ingredients

About Earth Wise

Earth Wise Beauty

Earth Wise Beauty delivers truly unique handcrafted skincare products.

Each small batch skincare product in the Earth Wise Beauty range contains no fillers. They are unrefined, unprocessed fair-trade ingredients such as botanical oils and butters, traditionally prepared herbs, and therapeutic-grade essential oils and absolutes.

If you love organic, small-batch, wildcrafted beauty, even reading through each product ingredient list is a treat.

We have been using Earth Wise Beauty products for a while, and have procrastinated writing about them because we wish to do them justice. Stay tuned for more from Earth Wise Beauty.

where to find it

Find Earth Wise Beauty Passion Eye Serum at Earthwise Beauty

Earth Wise Beauty Passion Eye Serum is a lovely golden, silky oil

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References

Zielińska, A., & Nowak, I. (2017). Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil. Lipids in health and disease, 16(1), 95. doi:10.1186/s12944-017-0469-7)

Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner for Sensitive Skin

March 5, 2021 · 1 Comment

Winter weather makes skin feel dry and lackluster. Even aged or damaged skin looks better when adequately hydrated. Sensitive skin types may shy away from a toner for fear of irritation and dryness. Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner contains amazing ingredients for intense skin hydration. But don’t toners sting sensitive skin? Nope, Orchid Serum Toner soothes, softens, and plumps the skin.

Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner contains hydrating extracts to calm sensitive skin

what We Love About It

Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner brightens skin without the irritation associated with many brightening topicals. This multi-tasking serum toner is suitable for even post-treatment sensitive skin.

Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner won’t irritate sensitive skin.

Orchid extracts have a high water binding capacity, working as a moisturizer and emollient. ^[1]

Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner contains peony extract, orchid, and daffodil extracts to help skin hold hydration and plump skin

Ways to Use It

Sensitive skin types often have difficulty treating skin conditions such as aging and acne. Some ways to use Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner include:

Applying post skin exfoliation, such as with Gelmersea Ceuticals Enzyme Peeling Gel
To provide gentle acne treatment without drying the skin
Applying alone as a light moisturizer
Love your night cream? Dilute it with Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner to make it do double duty as a day cream.
Apply a heavy layer as a leave-on mask to hydrate and plump skin
Makeup primer to balance oil production
Use after sun exposure to calm skin
As a hydrating toner for the 7 skin method

Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner contains hydrating Orchid and Peony root extracts

Why It Works

Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner is lightweight like a toner but soothing and plumping like a serum.
What exactly makes this product so versatile? Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner contains amazing ingredients for skin balancing and intense skin hydration.

Let’s take a closer look:

Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner

Key Ingredient Profile

Orchid extracts are exceptionally skin hydrating

Orchid

Orchid Extract

Orchid Extracts provide skin hydration.

Orchid root cells provide the orchid bloom longevity. This functionality is extracted to provide long-lasting skin hydration and plumping action.

Orchids contain mucilage to maintain hydration. When applied to the skin, Orchid mucilage has a high water binding capacity, working as a moisturizer and emollient.^[1]

Orchids are also an anti-oxidant to fight free radicals ^[2] increase skin immunity and plump fine lines.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Flowering Camellia Sinensis

Camellia Sinesis Leaf Extract is better known as Green Tea. Green Tea feeds and moisturizes the skin, calms irritation, and is an excellent antioxidant.

Topical Green Tea application can calm the irritation that aggressive topicals such as Retinol cause. It can reduce sun damage, decrease collagen breakdown and increase cell regeneration.

Green tea contains polyphenols that soothe the skin while providing antioxidants. Polyphenols may improve sun-damaged skin. ^[3]/

High in Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), green tea is a major player in skin health and appearance. EGCG is the potent antioxidant from green tea. It protects against environmental damage and neutralizes free radicals that prematurely age skin. Research shows EGCG reactivates dying skin cells. This shows promise for repairing sun damage and scar healing. ^[4]

The hydrating components of green tea create more volume in the skin to plump wrinkles.

Daffodil Extract

Daffodil Root Extract

Daffodil Root Extract contains lycorine which is an anti-oxidant. ^[5]

Antioxidants help fight free radicals. Free radicals accelerate the skins of aging.

Wild Yam Extract

Wild Yam Extract is an anti-inflammatory that reduces dark spots.

Rich in saponins, it promotes collagen production and skin radiance. Saponins are believed to enhance skin restoration on a DNA level within the skin cells. ^[6]

Diosgenin is a depigmenting agent in the skin, it reduces the spots that can arise from sun damage.^[7]

Arginine

Arginine is an essential amino acid, the building blocks of skin peptides and proteins as well as hydration transportation within the skin. It helps restore skin damage. Vital to healthy, beautiful skin.

Lysine

Also an essential amino acid, Lysine strengthens the skin’s surface, helps to hydrate skin, clears acne, and supplies collagen-making components to the skin. Vital to healthy, beautiful skin.

Glutarmine

Glutarmine is an amino acid needed to grow fibroblast cells. Fibroblast cells significantly increase collagen production. Also an anti-oxidant. Glutarmine is abundant in the skin but is valuable in a formulation because it makes skin feel and look healthy and vibrant. ^[8]

Peony Root Extract

Paeonia Albiflora is Peony Root Extract. Peony Root Extract is helpful with regenerating skin experiencing sun damage-related issues.

Peony Root Extract offers anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits to fight free radicals. Peony Root Extract promotes skin clarity and brightens the complexion. It contains paeonol, which is antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory.

While Peony fights free radicals, it is still gentle and safe to layer with actives such as Retinol or Vitamin C.

THE EXPERIENCE

Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner doesn’t burn or sting. It behaves more like a serum as it soothes and hydrates. But it is lightweight and non-sticky like a toner.

Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner

The scent is a light fresh floral when pumped out of the bottle, but dissipates during application.

Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner has a light floral scent and gives skin deep hydration

Use it in the morning or evening to prepare the skin.

Exceptionally hydrating! It is also an excellent face mask. One of my favorite pre or post NuFace treatment tricks is to put orchid serum toner on soaked cotton pads or face mask sheets and leave it on for ten-fifteen minutes. It is like a spa treat!

I am impressed that it simultaneously improves the look of fine wrinkles, dehydration, and adult acne. Hooray for Orchid Serum Toner!

We also love to use it after Nuface or peel: the combination leaves skin lifted and hydrated

Try Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner after your Nuface treatment

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Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner

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Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner

Gelmersea Orchid Serum Toner was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes.

The Style Chicks team personally tests and thoroughly evaluates each product before it is featured.

Style Chicks independently researches product ingredients to understand how every featured product works. We show our research in the References section of each article.

All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Fight Puffy Eyes with Sonäge Frioz Trio

February 21, 2021 · 8 Comments

Introducing a fabulous facial treatment by Sonäge: The Sonäge Frioz Trio refreshes, protects, and rejuvenates the skin. This trio contains an ingenious skin tool and two botanical-packed, skin-loving products. Together they quell irritation and maximize hydration.

Sonäge uses scientifically proven botanicals for superior skincare

Sonäge Frioz Trio: Icing Your Way to Better Skin

You’ve probably seen the beauty hack to massage your face with an ice cube or to use chilled spoons on the orbital area skin. The cold treatment reduces under-eye and facial puffiness. But can be messy and not terribly enjoyable. Sonäge does this beauty trick one better with the Sonäge Frioz Trio.

Sonäge Frioz Trio

Sonäge Frioz Trio improves upon the ice trick with glass Ice Globes with a handle for ease of use. It stimulates blood circulation while depuffing the eye area and face, it reduces breakouts and shrinks pores while reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

These sparkly, pretty pink Sonäge Ice Globes reduce puffiness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Sonäge Frioz Trio combines glass Ice Globes with the beauty benefits of two stellar skincare products. Together, this three-step system reduces wrinkles, pigmentation, and blemishes.

Sonäge Frioz Trio combines botanicals with cold therapy for awesome natural skincare

Sonäge Frioz Trio Overview

Cool as a cucumber these Sonage Skincare products are packed with marvelous botancials

Cool as a cucumber: these Sonäge Skincare products are packed with marvelous botanicals

STEP 1: Sonäge SOOTHING MIST

Step 1 is the Sonäge Soothing Mist.

What it Is

It is a calming spritz toner that balances and refreshes the skin.

what It Does

It helps to reduce redness, soothe breakouts, and restore the skin’s natural balance.

The Results

The result is a clear, healthy glow.

Sonäge Soothing Mist

why It Works

The Sonäge Soothing Mist calms redness to balance and refresh.

It contains over 15 pretty-skin-making botanicals. These ingredients are proven to reduce redness, soothe breakouts, and restore the skin’s natural balance.

A few ingredients, such as lemon, can work wonders, but they are too harsh on the skin to be used alone. But in this Sonäge formulation, there are multiple soothing and buffering ingredients to properly balance the mist to get maximum skincare benefits.

Sonäge combines French Heritage and Advance Science to create cruelty-free natural products

In addition to being scientifically proven, research-backed ingredients, Sonäge also uses only responsibility sourced ingredients.

Responsibly sourced ingredients

Let’s take a closer look:

Sonäge Soothing Mist Ingredients

calendula extract promotes skin regeneration and collagen production

calendula

Calendula Extract comes from the Calendula flower, better known as marigold. Calendula promotes the regeneration of new skin tissue and soothes damaged skin.

Studies have shown that calendula can increase collagen production and stimulates epithelial cell growth to promote cell turnover ^[1].

Aloe

Aloe Vera

Aloe feeds the skin with essential nutrients and makes skin smooth, hydrated, and soft. It provides nourishment to the skin as it contains Vitamins A, C, Bs, and E as well as minerals and enzymes. This skin “food” heals, hydrates, and accelerates skin cell growth.

Aloe Vera has an enzyme that repairs skin cells. Aloe Vera soothes minor burns, scrapes, and heals the skin.

It provides anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Burdock

burdock

Burdock kills bacteria before it can cause acne. It also fades scars.

comfrey

Comfrey is used for the topical treatment of inflammation and swelling ^[2]

chamomilla Recutita

Chamomile

German Chamomile. It is an antioxidant with potent skin-soothing action. ^[3] It contains Terpenoids, bisabolol, and chamazulene.

Chamomile Extract is excellent in a formulation with powerful actives because it contains flavones. These flavones inhibit the production of inflammation, even in deeper skin layers. [4]

The apigenin in Chamomile protects the skin barrier. ^[5] This gentle and hypoallergenic extract soothes skin, heals burns, and is great for helping skin recover and benefit from chemical peels. Chamomile Extract also kills acne-causing bacteria while soothing the skin. [6]

Rosemary

rosemary

Rosemary Extract is soothing and helps reduce puffiness and lightens dark spots. It is stimulating and promotes better blood circulation to deliver the nutrients necessary to build collagen, elastin and to encourage scar repair.

Rosemary Extract combats dry skin. It naturally protects the skin from sun damage and free radicals. It also has natural antiseptic properties and is a gentle exfoliant for dead skin flakes.

sage

Sage is an herb with medicinal and beauty value. It reduces blemishes and swelling.

Sage also moisturizes and conditions the skin, soothing dryness and irritation.

Flowering thyme

thyme

Thyme has skin protective properties, including some UVA and UVB protection.

Thyme is also high in antioxidants and is a general skin anti-ager.

snow mushroom

Tremella fuciformis, Silver Ear Mushroom, or snow mushroom is a traditional beauty secret because it boosts skin hydration and skin elasticity.

Snow Mushroom functions similar to hyaluronic acid but has a smaller particle size so it absorbs better. It also reduces signs of inflammation.

Yarrow

common yarrow

Yarrow is an herb that is helpful for wound healing. It reduces and even prevents bruising.

Achillea Millefolium Extract is the formal name for Yarrow. Yarrow is used in traditional and folk medicine practice.

Witch Hazel is a natural toner

witch hazel

Witch Hazel is derived from witch hazel shrub bark.

Witch Hazel is a natural toner. It is a natural plant-derived astringent that tones and cleanses.

Unlike most toners and astringents, it is not harsh on the skin. Rather, Witch Hazel calms irritation. It also tightens pores and removes impurities.

Neem Seed Oil

Neem Seed Oil comes from the Neem plant. Neem Seed Oil is particularly effective in healing sun damage and restoring moisture to the skin.

Neem Seed Oil deeply penetrates the skin to enhance elasticity, smooth wrinkles, and stimulate collagen production.

lavender

Lavender

Lavender Oil softens and conditions the skin.

It contains linalyl acetate, an anti-inflammatory that heals skin irritation.^[7]

Lavender’s anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties keep skin healthy. It has soothing properties to calm any imbalances such as inflammation or dry skin flaking.

The linalyl acetate in lavender enhances cell growth in the skin.

Lemon

Lemon contains concentrated vitamin C to build collagen, fade age spots and rejuvenate photodamage. Vitamin C reduces excess oil production, shrinks pores, and exfoliates dead surface skin. These reduce the formation of adult acne while treating skin aging.

Lemon is also a natural exfoliator and skin purifier. [8] It alleviates skin inflammation [9] and reduces certain infection-causing bacterias. [10]

eggplant extract

Rich in Vitamin C and glucosides, eggplant extract heals sun damage-based hyperpigmentation by evening out age spots as well as helping to assist in different skin problems like Eczema and Psoriasis.

Sweet basil

sweet basil

Sweet Basil repairs and refreshes lackluster skin.

It reduces acne breakouts while counteracting skin dryness. It enhances skin resilience.

Sweet Basil also has toning properties.

Turmeric

turmeric

Turmeric fights inflammation, dryness, and redness. Curcuminoids the active agent in Turmeric, make skin glow.

Turmeric is an antioxidant and an antibacterial. It calms the skin while improving both acne and hyperpigmentation.

Sonäge NMF Hyaluronic Serum provides instant hydration

Step two: NMF Hyaluronic Serum

Step 2 of the Sonäge Frioz Trio is the NMF Hyaluronic Serum.

Sonäge NMF Hyaluronic Serum

What it Is

A hydrating gel serum.

what It Does

It functions like a “water-reservoir”. This protects the skin against dehydration. Well-hydrated skin is plump, healthy, and can restore itself.

NMF Hyaluronic Serum is:

PARABEN FREE
BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS
NON-COMEDOGENIC
CRUELTY-FREE
MADE IN USA

The Results

Smooth, smooth, smooth skin! Hydrated and pleasantly plump. Dry spots are rehydrated and wrinkles look less noticeable.

No stinging upon application and it dries down with no detectible tack or stickiness.

The serum is a non-sticky consistency which absorbs quickly.

The serum is a non-sticky consistency that absorbs quickly.

Sonäge NMF Hyaluronic Serum Ingredients

Sonage contains Flowering Camellia Sinensis

Green tea from flowering Camellia Sinensis

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid holds its’ weight in moisturizer, plumping the skin, making fine wrinkles and mild sagging disappear temporarily. It also drives active ingredients to deep skin layers for better results.

Green Tea Extract

Green Tea feeds and moisturizes the skin, calms irritation and is an excellent antioxidant. Green Tea Extract Green tea contains polyphenols that soothe skin while providing antioxidants. Polyphenols may improve sun-damaged skin. [11]

Vitamin C Esters

Vitamin C Esters are an antioxidant that improves acne, smooths fine lines, fades discoloration and smooths skin texture. It also enables collagen production.

Vitamin B Complex

Topically applied B Vitamins are involved in healthy skin cell regeneration. It also provides skin hydration.

Cucumber

Cucumber Extract

Cucumber Extract is soothing and reduces swelling. Cucumber has a high water content that hydrates the skin. It also contains skin-friendly vitamin K, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and vitamin A.

Vitamin K reduces dark circles by reducing tiny blood vessels that may leak and cause a blue, brown, or purple tone to the undereye.

Arnica Extract

Arnica

Arnica Extract Arnica flower is a natural anti-inflammatory. It reduces puffiness without causing dryness or dehydration even around the delicate eye skin.

Arnica promotes healing and reduces swelling, bruising, and inflammation.

Sage Extract

Sage Extract is a calming antioxidant that helps skin look radiant. It diminishes the appearance of fine lines and other signs of aging.

The Sonage Frioz Trio

Step 3: Frioz Icy Globes Facial Massager

What it Is

The Frioz Icy Globes Facial Massager is a skincare tool that stimulates blood circulation, improves lymphatic drainage, minimizes puffiness, and reduces irritation and redness.

what It Does

These pretty pink orbs are made of glass for a comfortable yet effective delivery of cold treatment exactly where you need it.

The Sonäge Ice Globes

The Experience

The Sonäge Frioz Trio provides a chemical-free way to harness the proven power of botanicals. It is easy, fun, and effective.

The Frioz Trio boxed set

“Beauty like food should be a health choice.” — Anisha Khanna, CEO, Sonäge Skincare

Where to Buy It

Find the Sonäge Frioz Trio at https://sonage.com/products/frioz-trio-ice-globes-face-massage-tool

Sonäge Soothing Mist and NMF Hyaluronic Serum, packed with skin-friendly Botanicals

Style Chicks answers your questions about Sonage Frioz Trio

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references

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International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2015, pages 456-463

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Raspberries to the Rescue
Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

February 3, 2021 · 3 Comments

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is a beauty trifecta. This golden oil goes on dry and works as a finishing oil to seal in your nighttime skincare. It contains three powerful beauty oils that increase collagen and soothes irritation. These oils boast unique fatty acids profiles, contain tons of nutrients and vitamins, and rejuvenate deeper layers of the skin.

Kat Burki Power Trio radiance oil contains raspberry seed oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Oil is Step No. 5 In The Kat Burki 5 Essential Steps For Healthy Skin. It still imparts impressive results when used alone.

what We Love About It

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil gets the job done with a combination of just three oils. There are no additives and it is not watered down. A little bit goes a long way.

Kat Burki Power Trio Oil is a combo of three oils including raspberry seed oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil uses Raspberry seed oil which is filled with skin nourishing, collagen-building nutrients. It is gentle yet effective in addressing many skin issues.

Kat Burki uses raspberry for collagen building

Kat Burki uses raspberry seed oil for collagen-building

Let’s take a look at the amazing properties of these three oils:

Ingredient Profile

Raspberry Oil is rich in Ellagic acid, a wrinkle-reducing polyphenol compound

Red Raspberry Seed Oil

Red Raspberry Seed Oil moisturizes the skin, improves elasticity, reduces wrinkles and fine lines. It contains multiple vitamins and nutrients that are wonderful for skin.

Raspberry

Red Raspberry Seed Oil contains phytosterols. Phytosterols promote new collagen production.

Red Raspberry Seed Oil is rich in ellagic acid and has been shown to reduce the destruction of collagen, reduce wrinkles as well as protecting against Ultraviolet damage from the sun. [1] Ellagic acid is also a natural moisture sealant.

Red Raspberry seed oil has a high Vitamin E content. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant, it reduces skin damage and removes free radicals that contribute to skin-aging.

Red raspberry seed oil contains a high amount of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids.

Raspberry Seed Oil contains Salicylic Acid to tackle adult acne and build collagen.

kukui Nut Oil

Aleurites moluccanus, also known as candlenut or kukui nut.

This oil can do something unusual: it can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin. This is especially exciting since it also helps promote collagen production. The deeper the skin can make collagen, the firmer it looks.

It is a dry oil yet is highly emollient and creates a protective layer.

Rich in Omega-3s, it replenishes fleshly washed skin after the irritation of cleansers and makeup removers.

It contains the skin-refining vitamins A, C, and E. A and C can be harsh on the skin, but Kukui Nut has such great softening and buffering properties that it makes C and A accessible to those with sensitive skin or skin conditions like eczema.

It reduces inflammation, treats wounds and burns, and soothes conditions like eczema.

tamanu oil

Tamanu Oil is called “Green Gold” because of its’ versatile skin and hair beauty uses. The oil comes from the Tamanu Tree found in Polynesia.

Tamanu

Tamanu oil is used for cosmetic and topical applications. It is primarily used where anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial. Tamanu Oil research supports using Tamanu Oil for the healing of burns, scars, and some skin diseases. [2]

Both anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, Tamanu Oil is used for skin conditions such as:

acne scars
burns
eczema
psoriasis
flaky, scaly or dry skin.

Tamanu Oil has a unique fatty acid profile. It has an unusual fatty acid called calophyllic acid. There are few studies on Calophyllum (calophyllic acid). But studies do exist, and there are enough to give credence to the skin healing ability of Tamanu Oil. Various studies verified the wound healing, safety, and antibacterial properties of Calophyllum [3,4]. This supports the anecdotal reports of the skin improvement seen with the traditional use of Tamanu Oil for at least scars, burns, and stretch marks.

Tamanu Oil comes from the nuts of the Tamanu Tree

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

The Experience

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is not watery but not thick. It is more of a dry oil feel.

It spreads well and leaves skin with a non-sticky, non-greasy glow. Seals in skincare products without pilling.

It only takes a few drops to cover the face, throat, and upper décolletage.

I can smell the Kukui nut but it dissipates after a few minutes. Once it dries down it doesn’t stain my pillowcase.

My skin is softer and seems clearer and more refined in the morning after use. The tone on my neck looks better. It locks in moisture even on moisture-robbing hot nights with air conditioning.

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil at KatBurki.com

The Raspberry Seed oil in Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is a beauty powerhouse

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References

Bae JY, Choi JS, Kang SW, Lee YJ, Park J, Kang YH. Dietary compound ellagic acid alleviates skin wrinkle and inflammation induced by UV-B irradiation. Exp Dermatol. 2010;19(8):e182-e190. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0625.2009.01044.x
Warner, Kannan. (2010). Calophyllum inophyllum. Page 176
Léguillier, Teddy et al. “The Wound Healing and Antibacterial Activity of Five Ethnomedical Calophyllum inophyllum Oils: An Alternative Therapeutic Strategy to Treat Infected Wounds.” PloS one vol. 10,9 e0138602. 25 Sep. 2015, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0138602 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4583440/
Warrier, Kannan. (2010). Calophyllum inophyllum. Pages 168-174.

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Japanese Beauty Secret
Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask

February 2, 2021 · 1 Comment

You know those skincare serums we faithfully apply? They can’t work their magic if our skin isn’t exfoliated. But exfoliation often leaves skin too dry and irritated to apply your serums. Stop this vicious cycle by using an exfoliating product that gently removes dead skin cells while leaving skin smooth and hydrated. Meet Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask, a cocktail of renowned ancient beauty remedies used by Japanese women to enhance skin naturally and gently.

Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask polishes instead of scrubs the skin

Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask contains natural exfoliators that refine skin, sloughing off the dry, sluggish dull skin and leaving skin SO smooth and hydrated.

Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask

WHY EXFOLIATION IS NECESSARY

Exfoliation smooths the appearance of the skin and is helpful in reducing acne formation as it removes dead skin cells that can harbor bacteria in clogged pores.

Exfoliation also enables actives to penetrate the skin to work optimally.

Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask comes in a powder that is mixed with water

But as we age, our skin becomes less able to tolerate rubbing and scrubbing. Rubbing and scrubbing aren’t great at any age but is especially problematic after age thirty. Mad Hippie addresses this with a non-abrasive form of exfoliation: skin polishing.

Mad Hippie contains natural, effective ingredients to exfoliate skin without damaging it

Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask contains natural, effective ingredients to exfoliate the skin without damaging it

Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask is filled with beauty secrets – ingredients used in Japan for centuries for beautiful glowing skin.

Mad Hippie 2 Minute Mask contains several ingredients renowned for pampering skin

Let’s take a look at the ingredients behind this innovative exfoliation:

Ingredients

Rice Bran

Organic Rice Bran

Also known as Oryza Sativa. Rice Bran has been used in Japan for centuries. It is rich in ceramides and Vitamins A B, and Tocotrienols, the “super” vitamin E. It promotes hydration, reduces pigmentation, and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Rice Bran comes from the outer husk of rice grains. These hydrate skin and help maintain elasticity. It naturally keeps skin hydrated and glowing.

Rice Bran also contains Gamma Oryzanol, a Ferulic Acid ester that is an anti-aging antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.[1]

Rich in antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, CoQ10, and lycopene.

Mad Hippie 2-Minute Polishing Mask uses Adzuki Seeds

Phaseolus Angularis, Adzuki Seeds

Adzuki Seed Powder

Adzuki Seed Powder, AKA Phaseolus Angularis, is another Japanese beauty secret.

Adzuki Seeds are a bean. When ground, they make a powder. These ground beans are a natural exfoliant. They are not sharp or jagged like exfoliating nutshells seen in some products, but they sure get the job done.

Kaolin

Kaolin is White Clay. White clay is a mild exfoliant that unclogs pores.

Suitable for all skin types, it is ideal for mature skin. It clarifies and refines skin while reducing pore size.

Illite

Illite is Green Clay. It soaks up excess oils, purifies, and balances the pH of the skin.

Illite can be drying, so it is ideal in a formulation with soothing hydrators like this one.

Matcha powder

Organic Matcha Green Tea

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is better known as matcha green tea.

Matcha contains concentrated green tea benefits including the reduction of inflammation or irritation.

Green tea contains polyphenols that soothe the skin while providing antioxidants. Polyphenols may improve sun-damaged skin. [2]

Matcha is loaded with Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which promotes skin health and appearance. It protects against environmental damage and neutralizes free radicals that prematurely age skin. Research shows EGCG reactivates dying skin cells. This shows promise for repairing sun damage and scar healing. [3]

Matcha also contains chlorophyll, a natural anti-bacterial that removes excess oil.

Oat Flower

Organic Oat Flower

The oat floret. Oat flower is a skin-soothing hydrator.

It pairs well in this formulation to offset the potential drying effect of the clays.

Steam Distilled Citrus Aurantium Dulcis

Better known as Sweet Orange Peel Oil.

Sweet Orange Peel Oil

Orange Peel has more Vitamin C than the fleshly orange fruit, almost double.

The bacteria-fighting and inflammation reduction properties reduce acne without excess skin drying.

It fights free radicals, removes blackheads, and reduces wrinkles. It is an ideal ingredient for face masks and scrubs.

The Experience

The texture is very different than most exfoliants. I expected based on the look of the grains that it would be rough but it absolutely is not.

The Adzuki Seed Powder isn’t a hard grain yet it sloughs dead skin. It is more of an easy buff than gritty scrub. The clays make a creamy base. It is a very gentle dead skin removal that leaves skin clean but not irritated. It lives up to the name of a “polish”, the skin is not scrubbed off, it is refined and smoothed.

Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask

Massage into skin with small, gentle circles for two minutes. There is no need to rub – just gently polish.

Mix the powder with water for quick yet gentle exfoliation

Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask close up

I particularly like how it loosens up stubborn blackheads in my t-zone.

It took some trial and error to get my water to powder ratio just right. It was easiest to mix in a small bowl to make a wet paste.

Stay tuned for upcoming coverage of these Mad Hippie goodies!

Combine a teaspoon of 2 Minute Polishing mask with Hydrating Nutrient Mist (center)

TIP: Combine a teaspoon of Mad Hippie’s Polishing mask with their Hydrating Nutrient Mist (center) for a decadently hydrating and smoothing treat.

WHERE TO FIND IT

Find Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask at Mad Hippie and Ulta

Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask contains six actives

Other Mad Hippie Products We Love

MAD HIPPIE TRIPLE C NIGHT CREAM

Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum

Mad Hippie Facial Sunscreen

Collagen Building Suncare Mad Hippie Facial Sunscreen

Style Chicks answers questions about Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask

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references

M Patel and S N Naik*, Gamma-oryzanol from rice bran oil – A review. Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research Vol. 63, July 2004, pp 569-578
Gianeti MD, Mercurio DG, Campos PM. The use of green tea extract in cosmetic formulations: not only an antioxidant active ingredient. Dermatol Ther. 2013;26(3):267–271.
Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, issue 1, pages 79-96

Mad Hippie 2 Minute Polishing Mask

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Introducing a fabulous facial treatment by Sonäge: The Sonäge Frioz Trio refreshes, protects, and rejuvenates the skin. This trio contains an ingenious skin tool and two botanical-packed, skin-loving products. Together they quell irritation and maximize hydration.

Sonäge Frioz Trio: Icing Your Way to Better Skin

Sonäge Frioz Trio Overview

STEP 1: Sonäge SOOTHING MIST

What it Is

what It Does

The Results

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Sonäge Soothing Mist Ingredients

calendula

Aloe

burdock

comfrey

chamomilla Recutita

rosemary

sage

thyme

snow mushroom

common yarrow

witch hazel

Neem Seed Oil

lavender

Lemon

eggplant extract

sweet basil

turmeric

Step two: NMF Hyaluronic Serum

What it Is

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The Results

Sonäge NMF Hyaluronic Serum Ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid

Green Tea Extract

Vitamin C Esters

Vitamin B Complex

Cucumber Extract

Arnica Extract

Sage Extract

Step 3: Frioz Icy Globes Facial Massager

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The Experience

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