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What is Propolis? 🐝 It's what bees make as cement to build their hive. Made of resin, wax, essential oils, pollen and other organic compounds. Contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, and E, magnesium, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese, zinc, iron as well as enzymes.

What is Centella Asiatica? • an herb found in Asia, Australia and Africa • aka Gotu Kola, brahmi, Indian/Asiatic pennywort, tiger grass • used as food and medicine (Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese and Traditional African medicine) • in skincare, known as cica

What are Peptides? Peptides are actives that address a range of skin concerns: • Reduce wrinkles and fine lines • Stimulate collagen production • Decrease inflammation • Support regeneration and healing • Protect against UV damage • Increase skin elasticity and firmness

The Best Sunscreen is the One You'll Use Every Day Sunscreen is the one skincare product that's a NEED. Nobody wants to get • squamous cell carcinoma • basal cell carcinoma • melanoma which are the 3 most common skin cancers. Sunscreen is proven to protect against all 3.

Guide To Moisturizers Tons of options on the market for moisturizers. Here's an overview to help you navigate your way. 3 Main Jobs of Moisturizers 1. Add hydration 2. Support skin barrier function 3. Prevent water loss

Guide to Water-Based Cleansers Cleaning your skin is foundational to skincare. When done well, you set the stage properly for the other products to do their jobs. You want cleansers that are both effective and gentle. Too harsh and you strip the skin of oils and moisture.

What are Acids? Imagine your face is a stage and skin cells are actors. Ideally, actors appear onstage, shine in the spotlight and then gracefully exit, leaving the stage empty for the next batch of new talent. When the actors overstay their welcome, the show gets dull.

What is Oil Cleansing? Using a cleansing oil to remove your makeup and sunscreen properly. Cleansing oils are formulated with emulsifying agents (Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate) so that they easily wash off with water. Do you need it? NEED? No.