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COCONUT WATER: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen Coconut Water It’s not (yet) commonly used on skin but it could be: coconut water is very hydrating, moisturizing, a great source of vitamin C, is non-comedogenic, and is not a top contact allergen. It also has growth hormones and cytokines which have been shown to promote cell growth. Like most coconut […]
Makeup Isn’t Sleepwear: Let Your Skin Rest & Recover
Some makeup may be safer and more skin-loving than others that contain allergens and comedogens, but ALL makeup has to come off at the end of the day. The obvious reasons, we already know: keeping makeup on overnight is keeping your entire day on overnight. For sensitive skin, increased exposure to anything can increase the risk of a […]
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 […]
Trash & Re-Stash: Hypoallergenic Alternatives For Your Entire Medicine Cabinet!
Start from scratch — with hypoallergenic alternatives — to end the scratching! You Just Got A Patch Test? Great! Now you know exactly what you need to avoid and are on the road to skin health, clarity, and comfort. But…what’s that? Your patch test shows you’re allergic to ingredients in pretty much everything you use […]
Eating Right for Your Skin, Health, and Mind
“Inflammatory dietary pattern linked to depression among women,” says a study out of the Harvard School of Public Health. While more research needs to be done, it is clear that, while inflammation is important to our immune systems, excessive inflammation is linked to a truckload of health concerns (“heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions”) and skin concerns (acne, […]
Watch My Nickel Allergy Happen
Allergies can come and go. Don’t obsess about the chances, but don’t be surprised if you suddenly find yourself allergic to something you’ve used your whole life.
Refrigerate Your Skin Care?
Fan Tip: Chill Your Skin Care! Razor burn? Puffy eyes? Got a reaction that needs calming? Or a pimple that needs flattening? Want to tighten your pores…or just a fabulously cool feel when applying your skincare? “Throw some of your favorite VMV Hypoallergenics products in the fridge, especially in the summer!” – skinthusiast Earl Chad Palacios Estenor Fellow “skintellectual?” […]
Do You Know It “Oil?”
What do you really know about our cult-fave, ultra-popular, organic, first-cold-pressed virgin coconut oil? Up to 4: Number of coconuts needed to make one large bottle of Know-It-Oil. Other oils that use heat or chemical processing need less coconuts to make a liter. We use traditional methods in a slow, manual, minimal process to maintain the […]
Smooth Operator
The smoothest move you’ll ever make for parched skin.
