YOGURT: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen. Yogurt Natural, unflavored yogurt — without fruit, sweeteners, flavors, or other additives — is not on published lists of common allergens. It is a protein, however, so if you have a history of allergies to food, ask an allergist for a scratch test. But applied on skin? Yogurt is not currently a known allergen. Taken […]
Fresh-Pressed Beauty
By Jessica Arnaudin Let’s talk color! This season, we draw inspiration from the vibrant, farm-fresh hues abundant at our favorite juice bar. These shades deliver a juicy dose of color, look great on a multitude of skin tones, and are sure to keep you feeling radiant from day to night. After trying these energizing fruit […]
A Fresh Start With Spring In Japan!
Sakura, or the cherry blossom, is Japan’s national flower. Celebrated by Japanese people of all ages, sakura are found in everything from textile patterns to a curious dessert flavor. Sakura blooms in March or April, and is even part of the daily weather forecast as the reporter announces where the “Cherry Blossom Front” has started. The […]
MONOLAURIN: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen. Monolaurin Coconut-derived monolaurin is not on published lists of common allergens. Monolaurin is found in breastmilk (it helps protects infants from infection) and has several benefits for skin. Monolaurin is a very safe yet effective antimicrobial that can help heal wounds and treat various forms of acne and sweat acne (bacterial and fungal). As an […]
COCONUT JAM: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen. Coconut Jam The relatively healthier spread coconut jam is not a published common allergen. To make sure you lower the risk of a skin reaction around the mouth or elsewhere, choose pure coconut jam with only coconut sugar and coconut oil or coconut milk as the ingredients. A coconut jam that contains flavors, dyes or other […]
COCONUT SUGAR: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen. Coconut Sugar Used as a sweetener for thousands of years, coconut sugar (from a coconut’s flower buds) is not on published allergen lists. Nutritionally, coconut sugar has some advantages over other sugars, such as having a both a lower glycemic index and more nutrients than most. For skin, there are currently no reports of allergic […]
Know-It-Oil – Glamour.com
More reasons to be coco for coconuts: Beauty Rehab! Check out our organic, first-cold-pressed virgin coconut oil in Glamour.com‘s “10 Signs You Desperately Need Beauty Rehab“! #skinthusiasm #press #SavingTheWorldsSkin #putasmileonyourskin #sensitiveskin #hypoallergenic #skincare #KIO #VCO #coconut #coconutoil #moisturizer
VMV Hypoallergenics: The Superman of Skincare
By Emma Werner The Fashion HotBox in New York City | Jul 11, 2016 I recently had an amazing spa experience with VMV Hypoallergenics, a skincare company that prides themselves on being the “safest, most proven effective care on the planet,” and it certainly holds up to that mantra. They specialize in sensitive skin and have […]
Know-It-Oil – The Studio, Niche Beauty
Our Know-It-Oil clinically-published coconut oil — and our organic farm — are in Niche Beauty’s The Studio! Danke! #skinthusiasm