Blackcurrant seed oil is a powerful, antioxidant-enriched plant oil that provides a multitude of benefits for the skin. The high GLA, EFAs and vitamin content in this oil provide natural relief from conditions such as rosacea, eczema, acne, hyperpigmentation and psoriasis. A scientifically proven ingredient, blackcurrant seed oil in organic skin care products is primarily…
When Less is More..How a Minimal Regimen can Benefit your Skin
It’s been said that ‘too much of anything is bad for you’. Before you invest serious money on dozens of skin care products, you might want to consider the fact that you might be ‘overdoing’ your everyday skin care regimen. The wrong combinations of ingredients and layering of too many different kinds of products may…
Autumn is Here: Why You Need a Ayurvedic Beauty Detox
Fall is the season of reawakening, transformation and letting go off any toxic ‘prana’ (life force). The seasonal changes of Autumn affect the skin, hair, body and even our emotional well-being. For many trees, the process of autumnal detox happens naturally, but as human beings subjected to thousands of environmental toxins, we need to put…
How to: Make your Neck Look Younger
Many of us make the mistake of concentrating on facial skin care, but neglect the skin on our neck and chest (décolletage). And while it’s nice to have a youthful looking face, who wants to hide a sagging neck under scarves and turtlenecks! The skin on the neck and décolletage area often visibly ages more…
Organic German Chamomile for Skin & Hair
Have you taken our Ayurvedic Dosha Test yet, in order to identify your skin or hair type? If your results were Vata or Pitta dosha, organic Oil of German Chamomile is a very beneficial ingredient for you. German Chamomile is one of the best known therapeutic ingredients to heal and balance dry, inflamed and irritated…
Skin Tightening and Firming with DMAE
DMAE…does this sound like a terrible toxic chemical that you would never put on your skin? Well, no worries! DMAE or Dimethylaminoethanol Natural (or Bitartrate) is a completely organic and vegan-sourced powerhouse ingredient that can bring about serious skin transformation. What is DMAE? The INCI name of DMAE is ‘Dimethylaminoethanol’ (also called as ‘Dimethylethanolamine’ or…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Exfoliation
Here at PuraVeda Organics, we find that while many of our clients understand the necessity of using an exfoliation mask or scrub, but they don’t always understand the best way to accomplish well-exfoliated skin. Using the wrong methods can actually aggravate and damage the skin. Choosing the correct method of pore deep exfoliation depends on…
How to: Natural Pore Deep Cleansing
“As you increase your exfoliation, you are tricking the skin into acting young again.” – Renée Rouleau, Celebrity Esthetician and trusted Skincare Specialist. So you’ve thoroughly washed your face with your favorite Organic Cleanser. Unfortunately that doesn’t translate into your pores being completely rid of make-up residue, environmental toxins and grime mixed with sebum &…
Your Guide to Enjoy the Sun Safely
Chemical sunscreens are not only environmentally unsafe, but recent studies have shown that they can wreak havoc the body’s hormonal balance. Because of this, manufacturers are making an effort to produce better products in for sale to the mass market. Unfortunately, most of these products do not provide adequate protection, and contain ingredients that are…
