Beauty

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Here’s a fact: I am not an amateur in d.i.y hair coloring. I’ve actually been coloring my hair for years now. I like it because it saves me time and money of course, plus I have fine hair so it’s not really that hard for me to color my hair. Another thing is, I know exactly what kind of products that I used for my hair. I also love discovering new hair color brands and one of them is Better Natured™ Hair Color.

The great thing about Better Natured™ Hair Color is that it’s naturally derived*. That means it has vegan formulas, with a base containing coconut oil + a Triple Plant Milk Blend of Coconut, Tahitian Palm & White Orchid Milks. It has also natural Arginine to enhance color deposition. The level of ammonia in Better Natured is optimized per shade to ensure the best gray coverage and color result for that level.  Better Natured also contains a high pure pigment load for vibrant, perfectly true to tone color. It is also gentle on the hair and scalp and it smells good with its light floral fragrance. So those are the reasons why I love Better Natured™ Hair Color. Feel free to take THE HAIR COLOR QUIZ.

*Better Natured™ hold themselves to high standards and use the Global ISO Standard 16128 which defines naturally-derived as a plant or mineral derived material and water which is found in nature and has undergone limited processing.

At-Home Hair Coloring Tutorial

Better Natured Hair Color can be mixed using a bowl and brush or an applicator bottle.

1. Measure 20 V developer into applicator bottle.

2. Add 2 fl. oz/60 ml of color into applicator bottle or bowl. Shake or mix well.

3. Apply to dry hair.

4. Apply to dry hair. Time it for 35 minutes. Rinse well after application, shampoo and condition.

Before and After

The after result picture is on the right. I used the Better Natured 5A Light Ash Brown. My hair color on the left looks really rusty and orangey. I don’t like it. I like the tone of my hair color on the right, it’s exactly what I want to achieve. Plus it’s healthy-looking.

After I colored my hair, I used Better Nature Hydrating Leave-In Milk to soften, prep, and detangle my hair. Then, I used Better Natured Heat Styling Lotion. It protects hair from heat and humidity, it prevents frizz and preps hair for a soft finish.

Then I sprayed Better Natured Beachy Textured Spray to hold the curls, adds volume, and gives a beachy textured look.

I really love my hair color, it’s exactly what I want to achieve. Most of all, it’s healthy-looking. No more rusty-orangey hair. It’s just perfect! You can purchase this product at www.betternatured.com.  Use **APRIL25​ at checkout for 25% off your product order.

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As per Paul the founder of For The Biome (Bi-om) “Your keratinocytes are smiling.” That’s exactly what it is. When I was taking Physiology and Anatomy class way back when I was in dental school, I remember how keratinocytes, the outer-most surface layer of our skin, naturally renew every 30 days or so. When we were younger, our skin renewed a lot more often. That explains why our babies have the smoothest skin ever. As we get older, the skin slows down; factors like sun exposure, the products we use, and our lifestyle play into how quickly the aging process happens. Summer is prime time for age-accelerating exposure, so it’s important to take extra steps to keep your skin protected during the warmer months.

Allow me first to expand upon sun exposure­—too much sun exposure inhibits the natural renewal of our skin. So if you get a sun burn or got really tan, the amount of UV light exposure you just received could lead to skin damage. And that’s going to speed up the aging process. We all want to age gracefully right?

Secondly, the products we use could make it more difficult for your skin to protect itself. For this reason, Paul, the founder of For The Biome, a herbalist, and also the founder of New Chapter, a well-known herbal supplement business purchased by Procter & Gamble in 2012, created a line of skincare products that use 100% active and whole ingredients. He applied his herbal expertise and knowledge by concocting exclusively natural products that visibly and cellularly benefit your skin from the first use.

What to do: What to do: For cleanser, use fingertips to massage evenly in circular motions for 15-30 seconds. For mask, apply a thin layer evenly over damp skin and let it sit for up to 10 mins. Then rinse well. You can do the mask once or twice a week.

2. Next, the Restore Essence Spray. There are still a lot of you who that aren’t familiar with essenses and that’s okay. We are moms, we are always busy. That’s why I’m here to explain to you why essences are essential for skincare. While essences tend to be mostly water, this one features New Zealand Manuka honey and Swiss black bee ferment.  It has similar benefits to a serum but with a lower molecular weight than most face creams, since it’s in a liquid form like your toner but not really a toner at all. It’s penetrates your skin much deeper. Restore Essence Spray hydrates and rebalances the skin while using highly concentrated levels of active ingredients. This extra hydration allows your skin to absorb all the goodness of your next product even more so than usual. That’s why it is a primer before you add your oil serum.

Ingredients: Swiss black bee + New Zealand Manuka honey, 829 MGO

Based on my research, Manuka honey is a good antioxidant for the skin. It’s believed to replenish and restore your skin when applied topically. From what I’ve read, it’s also good for acne. To add, the MGO is the ratings on the honey, and that’s really important. A 829 MGO means it has superior antibacterial properties and is potent enough for cosmetic use. That’s a win.

What to do: Just spray it on your skin, like a mist.

3. Finally, the Shield Face Serum. Serums are more biologically active than many ordinary creams that we generally use. These are known for faster, better and deeper penetration in the skin and thus giving faster results. Serums are generally used to brighten skin (not whiten skin, that means it evens out skin tone), rejuvenate, revitalize, prevent ageing, moisturize and ease inflammation. So many more benefits than your regular skin cream. But what I love about Sheild Face Serum is the way it makes my skin glow. Oh my god, I love that dewy glow to my skin, it looks youthful.

Ingredients: astaxanthin, rosehip seed, marigold, chamomile

What to do: Apply 2-4 drops on your fingertips and gently massage onto skin.

There you go, that’s my summer skincare routine. Have fun with this! Explore what ritual speaks to you. For best results, please only use the Sentient Starter Set for 14 days. I encourage you to go without makeup during this time and to even go a few days between washing your face. On days that you do not wash your face, you can use an essence spray for a pick-me-up and Shield Face Serum for added moisturization. I also put sunscreen on my face and body, since we are out at the pool every day. Aside from that, I wear a hat  when I’m out for too long. It’s okay for my arms and legs to get a bit more tan than usual but the face has to be protected. I’m in my late 30’s now and it’s really even more important to prevent more wrinkles. We can’t stop time and gravity, but at least we are doing it gracefully.

Thank you so much for reading and have a great summer!

This post is sponsored by For The Biome