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Desiree Nielsen
Desiree Nielsen is a registered dietitian based in Vancouver, BC whose consulting practice focuses on inflammation, digestion and plant-centred diets. Desiree is the best selling author of Eat More Plants:...
How to Prevent Dry Winter Skin
With fall upon us and winter coming soon, we’re already turning up the heat and putting on the cozy blankets. However, with the colder weather comes the drier air (especially indoors),...
astaxanthin for skin
Asta-what? Astragalus, right? Nope! It’s astaxanthin this time. Toted as one of the most potent antioxidants ever discovered, astaxanthin is a naturally occurring keto-carotenoid. Due to its deep red-orange color, it's...
Gender skin care
Q&A
We always see the classic ‘Men 3 in 1’ products for the face, body, and hair at the drugstore, with the grey packaging (side note: why is it always grey?)...
Astragalus skin benefits
Astra-what? As-tra-ga-lus! It is also commonly known as Mongolian Milkvetch or Huangqi in Mandarin. Not very well known for its use in beauty products, astragalus offers an unprecedented potential for improving aging skin,...
Gua Sha facial massage tool
Currently all the rage in the beauty world, facial massage tools are rising in popularity in the skincare community. Facial massage tools are commonly used to relax, firm, and even...
Gotu kola skin benefits
Gotu Kola is now recognized as an important ingredient for skin due to its long history of use and numerous scientific studies backing it. It's found in both supplements and an array...
Skin benefits of calendula flower
We see Calendula as a star ingredient in a multitude of skincare and health products today, such as toners, moisturizers, cleansers, and even supplements and teas you can take. It’s also...