O Cosmedics
O Cosmedics has been the single most beneficial line I have used on my skin in the last decade. Big endorsement, I know but it’s true. I love this stuff, if I wasn’t science literate, I would think it was actual magic it’s just that good.
O is based on the principles of Corneotherapy. O does not support the abuse, over exfoliation or trauma of the skin.
A Biomimetic Delivery System: A fancy way of saying ‘to mimic’ the body. This ensures actives not only penetrate the skin but get to the right types of cells.
Functional Actives: Uses all active ingredients in their functional dose to ensure a cellular response.
Designed to fight the Five Major Causes of Aging:
Collagen Breakdown
Photo Defence
Oxidation
Inflammation
Glycation
O Cosmedics is about SKIN HEALTH. In order to ensure a youthful, radiant skin it is important to treat skin with the greatest of respect. We do this twice a day, using a cosmedical skin care approach, combined with in-clinic treatments to boost cellular activity and a focused dietary and supplement support program.
dermaviduals®
This is a new line for me and I brought it on as my understanding of corneotherapy deepened. As much as I love O, I felt like I needed a complementary line that was only as active as I needed it to be. This bespoke line allows me to add only what you need and nothing you don’t!
dermaviduals® is a unique skincare line, unlike anything you’ve ever tried before. It applies the “outside in” principle of Corneotherapy to skin care with the patented DMS® (derma membrane system) concentrate, which repairs the stratum corneum and brings homeostasis to the skin.
dermaviduals® creams and gels can be customized with 38 different active ingredients. This means that your skincare prescription is as unique as you! I love that this line is like my very own chemistry kit when it comes to treating your skin. So often I have wished to have the level of flexibility that this line allows me to have.
Being the science nerd that I am, I love that this line also has published clinical trials supporting the efficacy of the line. Even without adding in actives, the DMS® concentrate that is the foundation of this line will transform your skin dramatically, by enhancing the skin’s smoothness and a proven increase of skin hydration.
This is a fantastic line that can help correct and restore the stratum corneum and the lipid barrier, thereby allowing the skin to regenerate, correct skin conditions and disorders, while preventing future skin problems.
ISUN Skincare
Gosh, such a beautiful natural line that allows me to pamper and bring a full spa experience to my clients. I fell in love with ISUN many years ago and it somehow cut through my hard scientific sensibilities to soften me up to plant based skincare.
The founder, Bunnie Gulick, is a master herbalist. This line has a heart and joy that I just don’t think I could live without anymore. The line has so many beautiful stories of intention and love that it just brings something so special to the treatment room. Not to mention that these products are actually so damn good!
From ISUN: “ISUN is about honoring all of our connections with the awareness that the Light that exists in us also exists in others and all nature. Understanding our sacred connections, we have sourced organic and wild-crafted ingredients for our products that give back to others and nature and offer something more.”
ISUN is created in the Colorado mountains, way up where the air is clear and the water has a purity and vitality that makes Isun a truly unique experience.
Conscious Consumerism
Below are a few companies that give back when you buy. Ordinary, everyday items that you would be purchasing anyway. So why not make the switch?
Who Gives A Crap?
Who Gives A Crap? (WGAC) is massive in Australia. When I visited a few years ago it was EVERYWHERE. Then I discovered that it was here and I’ve been subscribing ever since for all of my TP, tissues and paper towels. Basically they donate 50% of their profits to build toilets and improves sanitation in communities that need it. So far they’ve donated over AU$5.7 million. Holy Sh*t!
That’s ACE and I’m giving just by switching my loo paper to WGAC. Too easy! You can learn more HERE.
Tampon Tribe
Tampon Tribe is a Santa Monica local, female founded business that makes good for you organic cotton period products that are plastic free, organic, chemical free - basically they’re kickass.
You can subscribe and you’ll get a kit (tailored to your flow and requirements) each month. If that was all, I would still be raving about them but they also give a period kit to a homeless person every month too so it’s a bloody no brainer. Can you imagine getting your period while being homeless? Neither. Learn more HERE.
Bombas
Who doesn’t need socks? Not only do you need socks, you need GREAT socks and Bombas has you covered. Their no-show socks almost never get eaten by hungry shoes, trust me, I wear them almost daily.
Bombas promises that for every item you purchase for yourself, they will donate an item to someone affected by homelessness. Socks are always in need for people living on the streets as they you can only dontae new ones, they are rarely donated. You can learn more HERE.