Niacinamide for Healthy Skin
First off, what is Niacinamide? Niacinamide is the active form of Vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 helps improve skin texture and the appearance of...
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Maria
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Are You Layering Your Skin Care Routine In The Right Order?
Cleansers, serums, moisturizer, toner and facial oil – there are so many effective solutions to incorporate into a skin care regimen....
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Maria
- Dec 10, 2022
- 2 min
Retinol vs Bakuchiol: what is the difference?
Most of us have heard of Retinol in skincare. Years ago, this is a product I used myself. For a long time it seemed to be the only...
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Maria
- Oct 16, 2022
- 2 min
There is a movement happening and you are part of it.
When I make a post on social media, I will often use the hashtag: #indieskincare or #indieformulator ~but what does this mean? Large...
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Maria
- Oct 2, 2022
- 2 min
The Power of Essential Oils
Essential oils are one of the most delicate yet powerful ingredients I work with. They are potent in small amounts, require a tremendous...
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Maria
- Apr 18, 2022
- 2 min
What is Greenwashing?
Greenwashing is prevalent across many industries. As an independent skin care brand, I formulate without synthetic ingredients, utilizing...
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Maria
- Apr 15, 2022
- 3 min
Six Skin + Hair Care Myths Discovered
The Skin and Hair industry can be sea of confusion. There are so many claims offering various miracles depending on the product. My goal...
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Maria
- Feb 24, 2022
- 2 min
Why a Vitamin C Serum is Beneficial to your Skincare Regimen
When I began my journey and education into formulating natural skin and hair products, I wanted to learn more about how to utilize plants...
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Maria
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
Wild Rose DIY Bath Soak
Taking a bath can be a spiritual experience. Schedule a bath weekly to give yourself something to look forward to and a perfect time for...
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Maria
- Feb 14, 2022
- 2 min
How an Exfoliating Mask can help Acne-Prone Skin
A common misconception is that acne only affects adolescents. As many of my followers know, this is not true. I hear it over and over...
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Maria
- Feb 10, 2022
- 2 min
Hair Loss + Covid
Recently, every Show I do, without a doubt, several people will share that since contracting Covid-19, they are now experiencing hair...
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Maria
- Feb 6, 2022
- 2 min
What does it mean to formulate to the European standard of beauty?
When I launched Luminous Rose, it was important that I produce a trusted product. Below are some of the guidelines I follow in order to...
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Maria
- Nov 7, 2021
- 3 min
Peri-menopause and our Skin: Part 1
Our bodies insist on completeness. Menopause is the ultimate initiation. On the other side, the ultimate awakening. Finding your own...
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Maria
- Nov 4, 2021
- 2 min
Snow Mushroom: Your New Favorite Hair Care Ingredient
Hair Repair + Defrizzer
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Maria
- Oct 31, 2021
- 2 min
Soulutions for Dry Skin
If cold weather seems to zap your skin of moisture, you’re not alone. As the weather begins to turn cool and dry, many of us look for...
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Maria
- Oct 24, 2021
- 2 min
Cleansing and Toning your Skin
Why toners are an important step in your skin care regimen. 1. Toning acts as the final cleansing step After cleansing your skin, toners...
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Maria
- Sep 13, 2021
- 2 min
Antiperspirant vs. Deodorant
Deodorant is a personal choice and varies from person to person. Most often when we think of deodorant, we think of odor and sweating....
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Maria
- Aug 7, 2021
- 2 min
What are parabens?
Oftentimes when a customer reaches out, inquiring what products to use, they share with me their current regimen. Typically it is one of...
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Maria
- Aug 3, 2021
- 1 min
Why is Rosehip Seed Oil so special?
Rosehip oil is one of my favorite anti-aging oils. Rosehip Oil has super high levels of an important essential fatty acids, including...
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