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Milky Skin Care Is Trending as a Solution for Dry, Sensitive SkinWritten by: Lisa DeSantis  www.glamour.com   This way to softer skin. Milk is a hot topic. Whether we're talking about the almond and oat varieties that you put in your latte or the milky nail trend that celebs have been loving, there's no denying that dairy (and nondairy) is in demand. Even the "Got Milk?" slogan is back again. And it doesn't stop there. Now, it's all about the milky skin care craze, and while it may sound like a passing fad, the products offer up some serious benefits for your skin. You may already be participating in the milk trend without even knowing it—if you have a formula called “lait” in your lineup. That's the French word for milk and often refers to the consistency of a product. Less obscure, though, are formulas that straight up say “milk” on them... To learn more about the milk skin care trend and whether milk is better left for dunking Oreos in than slathering on our face, we went to top skin pros.What is milk skin care? For the most part, the trending skin care formulas are free of dairy, and their name is in reference to the fact that they “visibly resemble milk in color and apply with a milklike texture and consistency,” says Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, a dermatologist and cofounder of Modern Dermatology in Westport, Connecticut. Amy Wechsler, MD, a dermatologist and psychiatrist whose eponymous dermatology practice is in New York City, says the name also has to do with the feeling of these products because many formulas will have a fluid consistency that is reminiscent of actual milk. Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, a dermatologist and founder of Hudson Dermatology and Laser Surgery in NYC, describes them as “light, airy, minimalistic formulas.” In addition to being called “milk,” some of these milky formulations will actually have milk or milk-derived ingredients in them, says David Petrillo, a cosmetic chemist in Reno, Nevada, and founder of the skin care brand Perfect Image. “Milk has been used for centuries as a natural beauty remedy due to its beneficial properties for the skin.” You've likely heard of Cleopatra's beauty ritual that involved bathing in milk for the exfoliation properties of lactic acid. “It contains essential nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, and calcium, which can nourish and hydrate the skin.” Who should be using milky skin care and how does it benefit the complexion? “Anyone can use a skin milk,” says Dr. Weschsler. Dr. Bhanusali adds that these kinds of formulas often support the skin barrier and can be helpful in acne-prone skin. So, in most cases, they're on the gentler side. “Skin milks are especially good to explore if you have dry or sensitive skin,” says Dr. Robinson. “They are excellent at soothing and strengthening the skin barrier—the outermost layer of our skin—which helps to keep irritants out and regulate skin hydration.” (But if you're ever worried about whether your skin can handle a new skin care formula, it's always wise to consult with your dermatologist or do a small patch test ahead of slathering it on your face.) How can you incorporate skin milk into your routine? “Skin milk products are typically not meant to replace toners or moisturizers but rather complement them as part of a skin care routine,” says Petrillo. And they come in many forms, from cleansing milks to body milks and everything in between. “If you have sensitive skin, I would start by trying a milky cleanser, which is a great way to wash away the day without overly stripping the skin of its natural oils,” says Dr. Robinson. There are plenty of calming and nourishing formulas along with others that provide a rich, creamy lather. “I tend to not recommend traditional toners, which are alcohol-based and dry your skin out,” says Dr. Bhanusali. “The essence [or milk toner] is meant to do the opposite—hydrate and nurture the skin.” He recommends using one right after cleansing as the first step in your routine. There are hydrating formulas with pumps and even spray formats that can be used as a refresh throughout the day. John Masters Naturals Concentrate Face Gel Milk with Pomegranate & Lily

AskMen 2023 Grooming Awards Written by: AskMen Editors AskMen’s long-running Grooming Awards are back with the best product, treatment, and device recommendations for making sure you look and feel your absolute best in 2023. Whether you’re looking for a top-tier hair trimmer, a serum to make your skin glow, or a cologne to entrance your next date, we’ve got you covered.  That’s because AskMen writer and grooming expert Joey Skladany combed through thousands of products released in the past year and handpicked the ones that stood out as must-haves. And each and every Grooming Award winner is recommended and tested not just by beauty industry insiders and professional dermatologists, but also, and most importantly, consumers like you.   Hair is a fascinating thing. It’s dead yet always growing, it’s revered as a source of beauty in some cultures and hidden away in others. One thing that seems to be constant: It’s obsessed over. So it’s no wonder that having hair that looks awesome is a big factor in your overall look, and figuring out the right shampoo, conditioner and styling product for you can take your attractiveness to the next level. Without further ado, these are AskMen’s top picks for the best hair care products in 2023.    Best Hair Mask: John Masters Organics Nourishing Hair Mask with Rose and Apricot ($32)   If a used brillo pad looks better than what you’re currently rocking, consider this rose and apricot hair mask to infuse much-needed moisture into your scalp so that hair can grow with shine, thickness, and pizzazz. OK, so you may need a little help with the pizzazz part, but luckily John Masters Organics has an entire line of products to help you achieve your styling goals.  Click here for the full list of 2023 AskMen Grooming Awards Winners.

Summer is here, and along with the warm weather and beach days comes the need for extra care and attention to keep your hair healthy and vibrant. The sun, humidity, and exposure to chlorine and seawater can wreak havoc on your tresses, but with these four simple tips, you can ensure your hair stays nourished, protected, and looks fabulous all summer long. 1. Hydration is Key:
 The summer heat can leave your hair feeling dry and brittle. Combat this by delivering proper hydration to your strands with our Hydrate and Protect Hair Milk with Rose and Apricot. An extra hydration boost helps to replenish lost moisture due to sun exposure, chlorine from swimming pools, or saltwater from the beach. This solutionwon't weigh down your hair or leave it feeling heavy, allowing your locks to stay bouncy and voluminous when you need it. 2. Prevent Damage & Keep it Natural:
 Embrace your manes natural beauty with our Sea Mist Spray with Sea Salt and Lavender to help to define your natural hair texture, allowing you to enhance your waves or curls without the need for excessive styling with heated tools. This reduces overall heat exposure to your hair and helps to minimize the risk of damage in the long-run. 3. Gentle Detangling:
 Summer activities like swimming or playing in water can lead to bouts of tangles and knots. Opt to spray our Leave-in Conditioning Mist with Green Tea and Calendula as a detangling agent to make it easier to comb through your hair, helping to reduce stress on strands and minimizing breakage. Simply spritz it onto damp or dry hair, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends for a tangle-free mane. 4. Deep Conditioning Treatments:
 Skip the expensive salon conditioning treatments and bring the salon to your home with ease. Treat your hair to our Nourishing Hair Mask with Rose and Apricot as a deep conditioning treatment at least once a week to help supercharge lost moisture to strands and repair damage to ends. Apply our treatment to clean, damp hair, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends, rinse thoroughly, and enjoy the silky softness and improved manageability of your hair.   By following these four tips, you can enjoy the sun-filled season without worry and achieve healthy summer hair in the process. Hydrate, prevent damage, detangle gently, and indulge in deep conditioning treatments to keep your locks looking their best all season long. Embrace the beauty of summer with confidence, knowing that your hair is receiving the care it deserves.

The presence of bees is essential for the establishment of diverse and healthy ecosystems on a global scale. Across the globe, there are more than 20,000 distinct species of bees that inhabit diverse habitats.   Regrettably, a significant portion of our society has prioritized the elimination of these pollinators from our gardens through the use of pesticides and harmful chemicals.  In what way do bees contribute to the balance of the ecosystem?Bees hold the vital role of a keystone species in the ecosystem, and the decline of bees would have a catastrophic impact on the majority of life forms. Many animals depend on bees as their survival hinges on the pollination of their food sources, such as nuts, berries, seeds, and fruits. Here are some ways you can help #savethebees in your own community: 1. Plant Bee-Friendly Gardens:Create a bee-friendly habitat by planting native flowers, herbs, and shrubs that provide nectar and pollen for bees. Avoid using pesticides and herbicides in your garden to protect bees from harmful chemicals. 2. Support Local Beekeepers: Buy locally produced honey and other bee products, supporting beekeepers in your community. This helps sustain beekeeping practices and supports the health and well-being of bees. 3. Support Pollinator-Friendly Agriculture: GO ORGANIC! Purchase organic and locally produced fruits, vegetables, and other food products that are grown using pollinator-friendly practices. This encourages sustainable farming methods that prioritize the well-being of bees and other pollinators. 4. Create Water Sources: Bees need water to stay hydrated. Provide shallow water sources in your garden, such as a shallow dish with rocks for bees to land on and drink safely. 5. Engage Your Community: Organize workshops, seminars, or community events to educate others about bees and their conservation. Encourage schools, local businesses, and community groups to join the efforts to save the bees. Together, we can make a significant impact in protecting these crucial pollinators. 6. Avoid Using Chemicals: Minimize or eliminate the use of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides in your yard and garden. These chemicals can be harmful to bees and other pollinators. Instead, explore organic and natural alternatives for pest control.   The need to protect bees and other pollinators is a shared responsibility. By spreading awareness about their crucial role, we can ignite a movement to save them and secure a healthy ecosystem for all.    

The 17 Best Frizz-Control Products for Fine Hair of 2024 Written by: Lindsay Colomeo and Caitlyn Martin www.byrdie.com   No hair type is immune to frizz, but one might argue the thin-haired crowd gets the short end of the stick. Why? Solutions for the problem often weigh hair down, making it look overly stiff, slick, or even greasy. So, what are folks with fine strands to do? Luckily, we're privy to several effective products that smooth flyaways without adding unnecessary heaviness or creating an excessively sleek appearance. It's all about sealing the cuticles, strengthening the hair shaft, and moisturizing parched strands to deliver healthy-looking hair from root to end. From creams and treatments to shampoos and conditioners, there's something that'll work for your unique hair and preferred styling regimen. To find the best frizz-control products that don’t weigh down fine hair, we conducted hours of research—evaluating each product based on their active ingredients, whether or not they actually tame unruly flyaways, and how nicely they absorb into hair strands. After considering dozens of formulas, we landed on these top-rated picks.   Best Mask: John Masters Organics Nourishing Hair Mask with Rose and Apricot ($32) What We Like: Ultra moisturizing formula Works fast in 3-5 minutes Gentle on sensitive scalp What We Don’t Like:Strong floral rose scent Hair masks can do wonders for addressing frizz, like this ultra-moisturizing formula by John Masters Organics. The texture is not too thick or too thin, striking the Goldilocks ideal for a pampering treatment that hydrates the heck out of dry, brittle, overworked hair. It melts into strands as you run it through your hair from root to tip, and after five minutes of letting it work its magic, it rinses away, leaving hair soft and shiny, not coated or heavy. The end result is a cleansed scalp, decreased split ends, and all-around smoother strands. It also doubles as a masterful curl cream, wrangling curls while maintaining a healthy springy bounce for tendrils that are smooth and shiny.

We say no to clean beauty chaos and yes to transparency. Our formulas are plant-powered, environmental friendly, and free from 1500+ toxic ingredients.As proof of our commitment to transparency, all of our ingredients fit into four categories:Nature-based ingredients grown or harvested without the use of conventional or synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Each organic ingredient utilized in our formulas has been certified by an accredited organic certifying organization. All products have at least 70% or more organic content (excluding water and salt).Nature-based ingredients only used when availability of the organic form is scarce due to unpredictable and extreme weather patterns that effect crop conditions, such as droughts or floods.Nature-based ingredients that are minimally processed to ensure high performance in each formula.  A limited list of preservatives and other ingredients that we allow in our products to ensure product safety and performance. These ingredients help our products last longer and are held to the highest safety standards.

In partnership with Greenspark & Plastic Bank, we are committed to stopping plastic from entering our oceans and increasing our efforts to contribute to environmental protection and social responsibility. For every item purchased on our website, we will rescue 2x ocean-bound plastic bottles.John Masters is now Plastic Neutral! About Plastic Bank:  Plastic Bank® builds ethical recycling ecosystems in coastal communities while simultaneously creating positive economic opportunities for those who helped collect it. Currently, more than half of plastic produced is designed to be single-use, and less than 9% is recycled. Today, over 5 trillion pieces of plastic litter the ocean. The most famous accumulation of discarded plastic is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an area of floating plastic pollution approximately three times the size of France. To fight plastic pollution, society must move away from the linear model of “Take, Make, Dispose”, and instead embrace a circular model that recycles and reuses the same resources indefinitely.   Plastic Bank promotes the circular economy by monetising plastic waste. Their collectors receive a premium for the materials they collect which helps them provide basic family necessities. The collected material is reborn as Social Plastic® which can be easily reintegrated into products and packaging as part of a closed-loop supply chain.Not only does Plastic Bank prevent ocean-bound plastics from reaching our waterways, but they also reduce the number of new plastics being created by encouraging companies to switch to recycled sources. This is just the start of our sustainability journey. We are always looking for more ways to improve our practices in every way we can.If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for our brand we would love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to online@johnmasters.com.    Source

I’m sure by now you've heard of the Clean Beauty Movement. But how clean is clean beauty? The term ‘clean beauty’ is entirely unregulated and leaves a lot of room for claims that products are better or cleaner than they may be. Within the United States, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) bans just 11 ingredients within cosmetics, while the UK bans over 1,300. Because there truly is no clear definition for clean beauty - or terms like ‘naturally derived’, ‘cruelty-free’, and ‘non-toxic’- brands can use this verbiage as marketing ploys to make false claims and create their own definitions of clean beauty.  At John Masters Organics, we strive for transparency with our ingredients and our products. Everything we do stems from Perfectly Natural Beauty, and we leave the "clean" standard up to the experts. We choose to certify our products with third party certifications, like COSMOS Organic, so you can feel good about what you're putting on your body.   What is COSMOS - Certified Organic?  "COSMetic Organic and Natural Standard" - A certification, recognized worldwide, that denotes sustainable practices and reliably organic ingredient composures of beauty products.  What does COSMOS- Certified Organic mean? A beauty care product is COSMOS-Certified Organic only if:  95% minimum of the plants it contains are organic  At least 20% of organic ingredients are present in the total formula (10% for rinse-off products)  Production and Packaging meet all other COSMOS Standards   What are the COSMOS Standards?  Defined standards for water, mineral, and ingredients of mineral origin.  Defined processes for calculating the organic content of ingredients.  Ensures cleanliness, hygiene, and traceability of ingredients, and that product packaging respects the environment.  Details the requirements for care of the environment throughout the manufacturing process and recycling waste.  Comprehensive requirements for clear COSMOS labeling on products  All products, raw materials and manufacturing is certified by a component.  Genetically Modified Materials (GMO's) are forbidden.  Nanomaterials (labeled as fullerenes, micronized zinc oxide, nano zinc oxide, micronized titanium dioxide, etc.) are forbidden.  Products are forbidden from being tested on animals by the manufacturer or third party.  Promoting the usage of responsibly sourced organic materials.  Strict annual inspections for COSMOS Certification renewals.  Organic and natural percentages of ingredients are required on all cosmetic packaging, in addition to a strictly prohibited ingredient list.   Sources:  "https://www.cosmos-standard.org/en/cosmos-standard/" "https://www.element.com/nucleus/2022/cosmos-standard-for-natural-and-organic-cosmetic-products"  COSMOS-Certified No’s:  Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)  Parabens  Silicone  PEG  Synthetic perfumes and dyes  Animal-derived ingredients  Petroleum-derived ingredients  Phthalates  Silicones  Sulfates  Ureas  *This list is not exhaustive/ all inclusive of the ingredients banned by the COSMOS Organization.*   Our COSMOS-Certified Organic Collection:  Styling Gel with Meadowsweet and Aloe Vera  Concentrate Face Gel Milk with Pomegranate and Lily  Moisturizing Foaming Face Wash with Bergamot and Sea Buckthorn  Nourish Facial Oil with Pomegranate  Argan Oil 

As creatures of habit, we tend to follow the same patterns and routines throughout our lives. We become acclimated to the potentially unhealthy or harmful habits we’ve formed previously, and it may become difficult to change your routine and build new, healthier habits that last a lifetime.  Creating long-lasting habits takes time, dedication, commitment, and good knowledge of yourself and your limits.  “Successful people are simply those with successful habits.” – Brian Tracy  Tip 1: Setting Attainable Goals One way to start your journey of incorporating long-lasting wellness routines into your lifestyle is by setting attainable goals to help you with healthier habits.  Setting goals can be beneficial in multiple ways: Providing a direction and sense of focus to a desired end, providing inspiration to complete a specific task for a desired reward, and even providing yourself with the accountability of whether you were able to achieve said goals.   When setting goals, it’s important that you create well-defined, attainable goals, rather than setting unrealistic expectations of yourself. Setting far-stretched goals can diminish your enthusiasm, as well as lower your self-esteem and motivation by failing to meet the personal expectations you’ve set of yourself. Setting unrealistic goals can also increase your stress and anxiety, which is counterproductive to reaching your target.  If you have a larger goal you’d like to reach, it may be beneficial to break that goal into smaller, more achievable targets. This can help you to stay more focused and dedicated to the task at hand, as well as make it easier to measure your progress toward your goals.   Tip 2: Consistency is Key You may have heard the phrase “Consistency is Key” in many parts of your life. Well, in fact, consistency IS the key to building long-lasting habits.  Studies show that it takes anywhere from 18 to 254 days to form a new habit, and on average, 66 days for that behavior to become automatic.  (https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-it-take-to-form-a-habit ) With this being said, a new habit cannot be formed without commitment and dedication to the task. The more consistent you become, the easier the habit will be to stick, and the harder it will become to break.  Consistency not only helps to form long-lasting habits, but it also helps you to become disciplined, committed, and more patient with yourself.   Tip 3: Progress over Perfection Choosing to embrace your progress over your perfection is one way to swap your mindset to a “progress mentality” to encourage building healthier long-lasting habits.   When creating and building habits, it’s important to keep track of progress toward solidifying that habit or reaching a desired goal. The more you are monitoring your progress made toward a goal, the more you are aware of your task and the likelier you are to succeed at achieving that goal.  Tip 4: Reward Yourself We all need incentives… You are your biggest source of inspiration & motivation... Even the smallest goals deserve rewards when attained. When you give yourself a reward, your brain produces a feel-good hormone, dopamine, which makes us feel happy and reinforces behaviors as worthwhile. When you reinforce healthy behaviors – such as hitting milestones in your workouts or staying dedicated to a task for a period of time - as worthwhile, you’re training your body to naturally want to do more of those things you’re being rewarded for. This will make it easier for you to continue on your healthy-habit making ways, and enjoy the process with rewards while you’re doing so.