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Is your skin really sensitive or are your products too harsh?
Quite often the products we are using can cause irritation, leaving us to believe we have sensitive skin, when in reality, the products...

Maria
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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5 natural ingredients you can trust to get your skin glowing (in no time)
Having lackluster skin can be frustrating and discouraging. At times it's hard to find a product you feel confident will help bring back...

Maria
Jun 4, 20233 min read
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Your Skincare Horoscope: How Plant Energy can Make You Glow
*Each individual is unique in their skin and hair care needs. The below is meant to be a starting point in determining your best skincare...

Maria
Mar 29, 20236 min read
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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...

Maria
Jan 4, 20231 min read
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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....

Maria
Dec 31, 20222 min read
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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...

Maria
Dec 10, 20222 min read
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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...

Maria
Oct 16, 20222 min read
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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...

Maria
Oct 2, 20222 min read
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What is Greenwashing?
Greenwashing is prevalent across many industries. As an independent skin care brand, I formulate without synthetic ingredients, utilizing...

Maria
Apr 18, 20222 min read
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4 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...

Maria
Apr 15, 20222 min read
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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...

Maria
Feb 24, 20222 min read
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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...

Maria
Feb 15, 20222 min read
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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...

Maria
Feb 6, 20222 min read
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What is a Solid Shampoo Bar?
Shampoo Bars

Maria
Nov 22, 20211 min read
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Peri-menopause and our Skin
Our bodies insist on completeness. Menopause is the ultimate initiation. On the other side, the ultimate awakening. Finding your own...

Maria
Nov 7, 20213 min read
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Solutions for Ultra 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...

Maria
Oct 31, 20212 min read
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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...

Maria
Oct 24, 20212 min read
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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...

Maria
Aug 7, 20211 min read
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Why is Rosehip Seed Oil so special?
Rose Hip oil is one of my favorite anti-aging oils. Rose Hip Oil has super high levels of an important essential fatty acids, including...

Maria
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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Tips to Help with Oily Hair
Tips to help with Oily hair

Maria
Jul 22, 20212 min read
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