Summer may be ending, but UV rays are present all year long. There are many different types of rays in sunlight but the ones most damaging to our skin are ultraviolet rays. There are two types that reach the earth’s surface—UVA and UVB.There are approximately 500 times more UVA rays in sunlight than UVB rays. UVA rays penetrate more deeply into the skin and play a greater role in premature aging.UVB rays are the ones responsible for sunburn. And while UVA rays have an effect, UVB rays play the greatest role in causing skin cancers.A number between 0-15 is given to cities and areas around the United States to rate the strength of ultraviolet rays and you can find your area’s...
The ATACAMA is a desert plateau in South America covering a 1,000 km strip of land along the Pacific coast. It is the driest desert on earth and receives less than 1mm of rainfall per year. Some parts of the desert have no recorded rainfall at all! It’s recognized for its beautiful pink sands and vibrant sunsets. We thought it to be the perfect inspiration for our dusty-pink, nude NOURISH lip balm and hope you will agree.
The National fruit of India, mangoes, known as the “King of Fruits” are deeply intertwined with the country’s folklore, religious ceremonies and medicinal system. They have been cultivated and harvested for thousands of years and have played a role in Ayurveda for over 4000 years with the understanding that they can increase immunity, improve brain activity and strengthen the heart.The seed butter, once popular in confections as an alternative to cocoa butter, is now a celebrated skincare ingredient as it is rich in oleic, stearic, palmitic, linoleic & arachidic acids, plus vitamins A, C & E. These nutrients allow it to promote moisture retention, soothe and heal skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis, protect skin against toxins and bacteria, reduce...
The more you use LINNÉ products the more intuitive your routine will become. Because they work to #feedtheskin not fight it, you can use them freely as desired depending on your immediate needs. Nevertheless, I thought I’d share a few suggestions in response to a question one of our customers had today about how to fit the products into their exercise schedule.Generally speaking I do not wash my face in the morning. I do however love to splash it with cool water and once dry, spritz it generously with REFRESH mist. This helps invigorate the skin and prepare it to receive RENEW serum and BALANCE face oil. I mix these two together and take a good minute to massage them into the...
The skin is the human body’s largest organ, colonized by a diverse milieu of microorganisms, most of which are harmless or even beneficial to their host. This ecosystem, unique in each of us, is composed of living biological and physical components that cohabitate in a delicate balance. Disruptions in this balance can result in skin disorders, infections, compromised immunity, digestive disorders and even alterations in chemical markers throughout the human genome.I had the fortune of discussing how to support this balance in further detail with certified nutritionist and health coach, Mia Rigden. If you missed the live convo, here are some key takeaways: - LINNÉ products are pH balanced and are made exclusively with preservatives that support the microbiome. For water...
