Beauty Blog

  It might well be the darkest secret of the beauty industry: mica. Mica, the little shimmering particles that are in everything from eyeshadows to highlighters, from bronzers to make-up, to day cream and sunscreen. Mica is the reason products give that sparkle, and that glow. It gives glamour – but the way in which mica is mined often has a cruel side that remains invisible. It is mined with child labour in India, where children as young as 4 years work in mines that are barely secured caves and tunnels, dangerous and narrow and often deadly. So what is sustainable...

In Spring, the days get longer and we are exposed to more UV radiation. To prepare our skin for sun exposure and prevent premature aging, we need progressive exposure, cellular renewal and good nutrition. Sunscreen with a high SPF may prevent sunburn, but it cannot protect from UVA damage if the skin is unprepared and undernourished. The sun is our friend. A best friend. Vital for all life on the planet. It's been here for over 4 billion years and will stay for another 5 billion, according to science. Life on this planet is only possible because of the sun....

How to do winter: tending to the body, mind and spirit during the Holiday Season//between the years Let’s face it: The holiday season is a lot. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, you’ll feel the energy and the stressed buzz in the collective. Additionally, it is a time of transition, and so many things seem to need finishing before the new year. Finally, winter has just reached its peak – two further months of cold and dark can feel a bit daunting. So, it’s important to take good care of the body, mind and spirit. What follows is a collection...

Here are the best protocols for wisely imbibing solar wavelengths: 1. Eat Sun-Harmonizing Foods Upon the altar of sunshine, what we ingest determines how our skin responds to sunlight. Skin cells must be strengthened and nourished internally with real food and water to receive the full blessing of interacting with the sun. Sun-ripened food is also far more nutritious. We can create an internal SPF with an antioxidant-rich rainbow diet of sun-grown superpower foods, herbs, and luscious fats brimming with nutrients—all contributing to our internal sunscreen. The key seems to be 16 mg of lycopene, the red antioxidant found in tomatoes....

It is excellent to have your children be exposed to the sunrays – without sun there is no life on this planet. Good diet allows for a natural protection from the sun. Our bodies are designed to interact with the sun. Below 5 years of age, I don’t recommend the use of cosmetics with essential oils, unless they are specifically created for children (the concentration of essential oils is very low in kid’s formulas to minimize potential allergies). Between 11 am and 5 pm, avoid sun exposure without protection. For protection, use a product with non-nano zinc oxide( non toxic)...