Life in the Sun

How It Began

How It Began

The Story of Meadow & Bark

Soumya is On a Mission to Advance the Lives of Women in Morocco

This young girl from Morocco is on a mission to bring higher education to the girls from her village.

BS SPF:Skin Cancer or Harmful Chemicals - Why You Should Not Have To Choose

Just because a sunscreen is labeled clean, Oxybenzone free, or reef safe, it does not mean it's devoid of other harmful chemicals.

Silicone in My Skincare?!

What is silicone doing in my skincare? What is dimethicone and why do companies use this ingredient?

Why You Need Manuka Honey In Your Skincare Routine

Honey has been applied topically for thousands of years to treat a myriad of skin ailments. Honey's medicinal powers range from antibacterial, anti...

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Three Skincare Tips During the Era of Covid-19

With Omicron wreaking havoc on the holiday season, we all continue to feel vulnerable and under siege on an intimate level, almost two years into...

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The Three Best Ingredients for Anti-Aging You Haven’t Heard of… Yet

Most of us want to look as young as we can for as long as we can. When we look at the trends in the skincare market, anti-aging products are consis...

Lotions, Creams and Water, Oh My!

Look at your skincare ingredient labels. Take note of the first few ingredients. Why is water more times than not the very first ingredient on mos...

What Is Double Cleansing And What Are The Benefits?

What is Doubler Cleansing and What are the Benefits? Double cleansing is the practice of using an oil based cleanser to first pull out and remove...

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What is an Adaptogen and What are the Benefits in Skincare?

An adaptogen is a botanical that can reduce the neurological response to stress. In skincare, Adaptogens are used like toners to help return skin t...