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These Oils take Lip Hydration to the Next Level
At Manifest Beauty we were mindful of the problems associated with traditional lip plumpers when creating our iconic PLUMP POUT formula. One of the biggest complaints was dry lips caused by abrasive plumping agents used by other brands, which is why we infused PLUMP POUT with a plethora of hydrating natural oils. These are the oils that take hydration to the next level… Avocado Oil Benefits Avocado Oil contains replenishing omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidant Vitamins C and E, making it ideal for dry lips in need of natural nourishment. With its vitamin E content, avocado oil not only moisturizes the lips, but also removes dry, flaky skin. Avocado oil is fast absorbing meaning it can penetrate deeply and quickly - helping you reap the skincare benefits properly, as opposed to the oil just sitting on the skins surface. Avocado oil, which feels amazingly silky on the skin, contains multiple vitamins providing hydrating and anti-aging properties. Avocado oil has a great nutrient and antioxidant profile, which can neutralize damaging free radicals in the body and help alleviate oxidation stress on the skin. Avocado oil also helps stimulate the collagen production of your skin by penetrating the epidermis. Jojoba Oil Benefits Jojoba oil helps form a barrier that effectively locks moisture into the lips, boosting hydration. Jojoba oil also protects the lips from harsh weather conditions, keeping them soft & supple. This miracle oil contains many antioxidants and essential fatty acids which can help form a shield on the lips and soothe irritated skin with their anti-inflammatory properties. Jojoba oil is also rich in vitamin E, vitamin B-complex and zinc, which help soothe chapped and irritated lips. Using jojoba oil to moisturize your lips also primes for flawless lipstick application. Jojoba oil absorbs quickly into your lips to soften and smooth without leaving a greasy film - the perfect base for lipstick. Jojoba Oil is also recommended for people with sensitive skin because of its gentle properties. Rosehip Oil Benefits Hydration & Anti-Aging Rosehip oil contains both nourishing, hydrating and emollient properties - meaning it can be used as a natural softening agent for dry lips, keeping your pout full and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. The composition of fatty acids helps to reduce water loss in the skin by forming an occlusive barrier on the lips, boosting hydration. Rosehip oil is also high in vitamin A which helps exfoliate dry and dead skin cells, whilst its anti-inflammatory properties help soothe irritated lips. UV Protection & Brightening Rosehip oil contains exfoliating and brightening properties, helping brighten dull, discolored, and flaky lips. Rosehip oil also contains many antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds like vitamin E which help protect the lips from UV damage. This is because the vitamin A and beta-carotene present in the oil can increase cell turnover by shedding dead cells to reveal brighter and softer lips. Collagen Production Studies have shown that the vitamin A present in rosehip oil can neutralize an enzyme in the body responsible for breaking down collagen. This has the effect of boosting the plumpness and elasticity of the skin when applied to the lips; it also stimulates elastin production, which helps the skin seem firmer and replenishes its tightness.
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The Toxic Relationship with your Face
Why Clean Beauty? We live in a world with limitless options for products. It is easy to get caught up focusing on the latest trends. We live in a consumption-driven world where we are ready to “place order” at a moment's notice. While this convenience is amazing for beauty fanatics with hectic schedules, the ingredients on the box are often ignored. Many of the products being advertised by our favorite influencers contain parabens, fragrance, phthalates, mineral oils, and formaldehyde- all of which are known endocrine disruptors. This can affect fertility and cause cancer. Leading naturopathic doctor Trevor Cates said: 'What we put on our skin should be as clean as what we eat. But for most people, it’s not. Even in tiny amounts, many of the chemicals commonly found in our cosmetics can have a tremendous health and hormonal impact, and we are only beginning to understand the consequences.” What's on The Market According to the study published in the Journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters, beauty products with the highest levels of toxic substances were found in foundations (63%), waterproof mascara (82%) and long-lasting lipstick (62%). One of the most popular lip plumpers on the market contains BHT, a lab made chemical that acts as a preservative. Shockingly this same ingredient is also used in the treatment of AIDS and Herpes Virus. Strong toxins like this have no place in everyday skincare and makeup routines wreaking havoc on the system. Unfortunately, for people living in the United States to have completely clean products seems impossible. According to a study done by the Environmental Working Group, globally there are 1,300 banned cosmetics ingredients while the U.S. has only banned 11 of these ingredients. Clean Brands Although the US market is saturated with brands using toxic ingredients and sneaky language on their ingredient labels there are some brands that are committed to making their products clean. Global beauty retailer, Sephora have even come up with their own clean certification “Clean at Sephora”. Some big brands that have products awarded with this certification are Haus labs, Milk, Ilia, and Kosas. In addition to mainstream beauty brands taking a clean initiative there are many up-and-coming Indie brands that have adopted this pledge. Some of which include Manifest Beauty, Reverie, Together Beauty, and Rahua. Clean Resources ›Making the switch to clean products can feel overwhelming. For beauty consumers a lot of time and money goes into keeping up on the latest beauty trends. It is easy to be persuaded into buying a product that makes you look good but isn’t good for you. Luckily there are resources at your fingertips to check exactly what is in your products and if they are safe to use. The Yuka app is great for on-the-go shopping as you can scan a product and instantly obtain a full ingredient breakdown that is rated on a scale of no risk to hazardous and a score out of 100. The Good Face Project is an online resource that gives consumers a full breakdown of a product's formulation and the possible irritants, allergens, hormone disruptors and carcinogens. Environmental Working Group Verified is considered one of the highest certifications that a beauty product could receive. They acknowledge that the US standard for “clean” products can be lax so the products they feature are held to a global clean standard. This means that if an ingredient is banned in another country due to toxicity it is not eligible for EWG certification. Here's to a healthy relationship with your face… Source Material https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/15/health/makeup-toxic-chemicals-wellness/index.html https://www.thegoodfaceproject.com/ https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4376142/The-20-harmful-chemicals-beauty-products.html https://www.sephora.com/beauty/clean-makeup-products https://pubs.acs.org/journal/estlcu https://www.safecosmetics.org/ https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
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