Organic Skincare with Intelligent Ingredients
Here is an excellent question from Viva Woman that I wanted to answer since it is a well-stated version of what is certainly one of our most frequently-asked questions. Q: I noticed that other than your sunscreens, most of your products are either … [Read more...]
For those of you interested in the mechanisms of the miracle anti-oxidant combo, Vitamin C and E, please read our blog post: Skin Benefits of Vitamin C and E. For those of you who just want to know how to get your promised fix, the overnight antioxidant … [Read more...]
The sun gives us life—but too much can damage your skin and cause serious health problems. Respect the sun for the powerful radiation source it is, and moderate your exposure. Here are some suggestions for how to enjoy your life’s activities to … [Read more...]
The sun gives us life—but too much can damage your skin and cause serious health problems. Respect the sun for the powerful radiation source it is, and moderate your exposure. Here are some suggestions for how to enjoy your life’s activities to the … [Read more...]
It is ironic that sunscreens meant to protect skin from damage occasioned by free radicals from UV exposure are also generating free radicals of their own. A sunscreen study at UC Riverside (Hanson 2006) of 3 common sunscreens found that the amount of … [Read more...]
EWG's 4th annual Sunscreen Guide gives low marks to the current crop of sunscreen products, with (thankfully) a few notable exceptions. * We are happy to be among the notable exceptions: all 6 of Marie Veronique Organics Moisturizing Face Screens rank … [Read more...]
Hillary Peterson (CEO of MVOrganics), shares Step 4 of our organic skincare process, begins with protecting your skin during the day from UV exposure to reduce cancer risk and prevent unnecessary aging. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, … [Read more...]
They are bad for you and the earth. Summer is almost upon us, and each year it seems another chapter is added to the sunscreen story. A few years ago we learned, courtesy of studies brought to us by the EWG, that certain chemicals like oxybenzone, … [Read more...]
