To keep skin healthy, hydrated and protected from environmental aggressors it's important to maintain a healthy skin pH. But what does that mean?The pH scale ranges from 1-14. The lower numbers are acidic and the higher numbers are alkaline. The pH of human skin is 5.4 -5.9, making it slightly acidic. An acidic pH keeps moisture in and makes the skin a hostile environment for potential pathogens, free radicals and harmful toxins. Too much acidity however can increase your chances of inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and acne. It's all about balance :)Interestingly the pH of our body varies from area to area. The face, neck, chest, and hands are more alkaline than lesser exposed parts of the body such...
Boswellia frereana, also known as Frankincense, is an antiseptic, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, and astringent plant based ingredient. Topically, it promotes cellular regeneration and the health of skin and other body tissues.Its regenerative and toning properties help eliminate sun spots, soften wrinkles, tighten skin and replace old or dying cells with new, healthy ones.The aroma of Frankincense is also renowned for its ability to instill deep tranquility of mind. It stimulates the immune system, promotes respiratory health, enhances mood, improves concentration and memory, reduces heart rate, stress levels, and blood pressure. We use a wild grown, sustainably harvested Frankincense from Oman.Get your fix of Frankincense in our REPAIR face oil and in our REST Functional Fragrance.
Hair grows on nearly every part of the body, with the exception of your lips palms and bottoms of your feet. It originates in the hair follicle and it forms in a manner similar to the skin: rapid division and differentiation of stem cells into keratinocytes that get pushed up and become flattened, dead, keratinized cells. Even though the hair that is visible to us is dead, it still requires care to keep it looking healthy. Dyes, sun exposure, products and constant use of heat all affect the quality of our hair. To correct and prevent damage we recommend the following: WASH YOUR HAIR LESS OFTEN: One of the worst things you can do to your hair is wash it everyday. Water makes hair swell from the inside causing not only...
With dryer air and cooler temperatures it’s essential to show our lips some extra care this season. Whether you plan to pucker up or hunker down, you’ll want to follow these three steps for luscious lips:Once or twice a week, gently polish lips with SCRUB to keep them silky and smooth.Nightly, treat lips to a protective mask. Apply SMOOTH generously before bed. Throughout the day, apply NOURISH to condition lips and provide a subtle wash of color.
The LINNÉ REPAIR Face Oil, first formulated for my mother, is lovingly crafted to restore the skin’s natural radiant appearance. The beautiful collection of cold pressed seed, nut and fruit oils have been selected for their known ability to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and scars, protect against environmental stress, encourage cellular regeneration, support collagen production, and heal dry, damaged and sun-burned skin. Some star ingredients include rose hip, camellia, sacha inchi, argan and sea buckthorn berry. The aromatic compounds of palmarosa, orange blossom, frankincense, sandalwood, and balsam of Peru help to reduce anxiety and calm the mind while further aiding in skin regeneration, softening of wrinkles, calming, balancing and toning of the skin. Whether you spent too much...
