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Lash Serums With No Prostaglandins

Lash Serums With No Prostaglandins

Eyebrow and lash serums have transformed drastically over the short period that they've been around. Curious about the history of lash serums from how it started, to where they are now? (hint: it started off with the use of prostaglandins, to the development of prostaglandin-free alternatives, such as our Moon Boost Eyebrow and Lash Serum!:   1. Prostaglandins and FDA Approval: - In the early 2000s, prostaglandins, specifically bimatoprost, were originally developed as prescription eye drops to treat glaucoma, a condition characterized by increased pressure in the eyes. - During clinical trials of glaucoma treatments containing bimatoprost, researchers noticed a significant...

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Nita Naidoo
Tremella Mushroom—The New Super-charged Beauty Active in Lucid Leave-in Conditioning Hair Milk

Tremella Mushroom—The New Super-charged Beauty Active in Lucid Leave-in Conditioning Hair Milk

Ready to add a super-charged leave-in conditioner to your haircare arsenal? Tremella, also known as the snow mushroom, is taking the industry by storm—and it's the star ingredient in our brand-new Lucid Leave-in Conditioning Hair Milk.   In its native tropical and sub-tropical habitats, the fairytale-like fungus looks almost coral-like, with delicate gelatinous petals of a translucent silvery-white—however, tremella's reputation as the beauty mushroom stem from its effects rather than its appearance.   As a powerful adaptogen, we sourced tremella as an ingredient used in Asian medicine and beauty for centuries. It is rich in protein, ceramides, carotenoids, resveratrol, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, vitamin...

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Nita Naidoo
Moon Boost Eyebrow and Lash Serum Diary: Getting to Great Lengths

Moon Boost Eyebrow and Lash Serum Diary: Getting to Great Lengths

As a copywriter and owner of Jooska, I provide creative services to many Vancouver businesses in the sustainability sector. Last fall, I began collaborating with a new client. Luna Nectar is a Canadian-based team that creates sustainable hair and skincare. With mostly anhydrous (waterless) formulas to conserve resources, they’re spreading globally with products backed with enough glowing reviews to leave even the biggest skeptic starry-eyed.Their flagship product Moon Boost Eyebrow and Lash Serum is a multi-award winner. Since I began collaborating with the team, it’s been mentioned twice by Vogue and named best Vegan Lash Serum of 2023 by The...

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Nita Naidoo
Let's Destigmatize Female Hair Loss

Let's Destigmatize Female Hair Loss

We sat down with Vancouver stylist and certified trichologist Yuko Turnbull. Yuko is a prestige stylist who has specialized in hair care in Vancouver for over 15 years. Her experience included a tenure at Vancouver's prestigious Suki's Salon before she launched  holisticyuko.com. 

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