Conscious beauty. It's an industry buzzword that's been discussed increasingly over the last few years as we've become more mindful about consumption. But what does the term mean? Like "clean" and "sustainable," conscious beauty doesn't have a set definition. At Byrdie, we've adopted the philosophy that it's about applying a more thoughtful approach to our beauty routines.
There are so many key phrases we’re told to look for when shopping for our makeup and skincare: natural, organic, chemical-free, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly. If only all of them were easier to decipher, skincare shopping would be a lot easier. But when natural can mean, “we use some natural ingredients,” and cruelty-free can mean “we still test our products on animals
Oats have moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. Avocado is hydrating and nourishing, with naturally occurring vitamins A and E. And, Yogurt contains nutrients, enzymes and active cultures that help reduce inflammation and balance the pH of your skin for a healthy skin microbiome. In a bowl, blend together 1/4 cup oat flour (ground uncooked oats),
Clear Skin and real talk. Here’s the thing about clear skin: it’s a lot about your digestion and hormones and very little to do with products. That’s not to say products are useless (nor is it to say that they can’t cause breakouts), but rather, it’s more about what’s going on inside than what you’re
The roles that vitamins C and D play in immunity are particularly well known. Vitamin C has roles in several aspects of immunity, the growth and function of immune cells and antibody production. Vitamin D receptors on immune cells also affect their function. This means that vitamin D profoundly influences your response to infections. Vitamin
Important reasons to choose organic beauty products Important reasons to choose organic beauty products. As we all know, makeup is part of every woman’s daily beauty regime. Each of us dedicate hours to our skin and beauty care every week to make ourselves look beautiful. While our choice of makeup may boost our own appearance
2020 has been a boom year for skincare categories. With many of us now working from home, we’ve had the luxury of additional time on our hands for home treatments. But how much is too much and what are the signs that you may have gone overboard with overzealous exfoliation? BENEFITS OF EXFOLIATING Exfoliation is
When did haircare become complicated? Try to track down the ‘perfect’ shampoo and conditioner and you’ll find a billion different bottles with a billion different additives and chemicals promising to make your hair fabulous. These promises don’t come cheap, can be confusing and cost the earth in more ways than one. Most of the shampoos
With your kids back to school for the first time in forever and university students returning to campus just around the corner, we all need a pick me up! In the COVID era, supporting our immune system is more important than ever. Our range of immunity and energy boosting products is exactly what will do
In an attempt to live a little cleaner, and therefore greener, from the beginning, we have always been focussed on the concept of ‘clean beauty’. The terms ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ are circulated a lot in the beauty world, but it’s challenging to understand what clean beauty really means, especially when there are no legal standards
