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Hands Off! And Other Secrets to Curly Hair

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If you have naturally curly hair, chances are that you’ve gone through a series of love-hate relationships with your curls. Maybe it was the realization that round brushes and blunt bangs will likely never be a thing in your life. Or perhaps it was coming to terms with the fact that you think your ponytail looks more like a 19th-century magistrate’s wig than the perky piece of art your friends seem to create. Or maybe it was the struggle of having hair that never looks the same twice.  As you’ve grown older and wiser, however, you’ve probably learned to embrace your curls and appreciate them as unique, natural, and beautiful. By now you’ve also gone through the trial and error of figuring out which products and tactics best shape and showcase your beautiful curls. Curls aren’t without work though. Too much product, too little product, the wrong product, etc., can derail an otherwise good hair day. So if you have naturally curly hair, follow these tips and tricks to k
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Why (And How) You Should Incorporate Ungurahua Oil Into Your Daily Self-Care Routine

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Hair care and skin care are important parts of any self-care routine, and people are willing to spend some serious money on quality products.   According to a recent market research report, the hair care industry in the United States is projected to grow by more than $13 billion by 2022, which includes products such as shampoo, conditioner, hair color, and hair treatments. The skin care industry is on a similar trajectory and is expected to exceed $19.7 billion by 2024 in the United States alone, driven in part by consumer demand for organic products. The market research report concludes, “the growing demand for natural and organic hair care products has encouraged manufacturers to introduce plant-extracted colors and this is expected to drive the market’s growth.” One of the top trends in natural and organic hair care these days is Ungurahua oil, which is found in Rahua shampoos, conditioners, and other hair care products. Ungurahua oil is known among researc
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Ingredient Spotlight: Why You Should Choose Rose-Infused Products

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Rose, in all its forms—from rose essential oil to rose petals, and from dried rose buds to rose hips—is a powerful ingredient in natural products that offers benefits from head to toe. Beyond having a delightful, luxurious scent, rose-infused products can provide immune support, hydrate your skin, and help soothe irritation. Furthermore, rose essential oil contains vitamin A, which is considered to be a natural form of retinol. For Your Face Rose is an ingredient that can do wonders for your face, whether it’s incorporated into a mask, serum, face oil, cleanser, or toner. This ingredient not only can add a delightful scent to products, but organic dried rose buds can also help exfoliate skin when used as an ingredient in a facial scrub. When featured in a face oil, rose oil and rosehip seed oil work to keep skin hydrated and radiant, and provide anti-aging benefits as it contains vitamin A, a natural form of retinol.Rose is also a favored ingredient in rose water
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What Are the Best Brands for Adaptogens?

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Adaptogens are becoming a popular buzzword in the wellness industry, particularly amongst those seeking more natural beauty products with cleaner ingredients. Whether you’re trying to introduce them into your daily diet, beauty routine, or wellness ritual, adaptogenic herbs have been used for centuries for a variety of health issues. But what are adaptogens? And what are the best brands that offer them? A non-toxic plant that has been used to help the body resist a variety of stressors, adaptogens have been used in the past in Chinese and Ayurvedic healing rituals. Some are consumed like supplements, brewed like tea, or added to daily meals. Adaptogens have been used to help the body resist physical, chemical, and biological stress. While more research is needed, many find adaptogens helpful to train the body to handle the effects of bodily stress. Adaptogenic herbs are having a revival in the wellness industry and are being cultivated for a variety of health is
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Nourish Your Post-Summer Hair with Plant-Based Products

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The end of summer is in sight, and your hair might be dealing with some grim side effects of hot weather and outdoor activities. Pool chlorine, humidity, air conditioning, dryness, and a variety of other negative factors can leave your hair dry, frizzy, or damaged . Turning to naturally-based hair products can be one of the best ways to treat and hydrate your hair post-summer. Here are a couple of ways summer can negatively affect your hair and how to rejuvenate and hydrate your hair with natural ingredients. Split Ends Summer dryness is one of the primary reasons for breakage and split ends. Environmental factors can be just as damaging as using heating elements, brushing wet hair, or excessive coloring and bleaching. If you decided to go a couple of shades lighter for the summer, that could have super drying effects on your hair. Nobody wants to spend the money on a gorgeous color if the texture is dry and brittle. While regular trims are key to caring for dr
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