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In the Spotlight: Pressed Base


Hold on and take cover! Actually, just take cover... and by cover, we mean get ultimate coverage with our true blue, Pressed Base! This month we are shining the spotlight on this skin perfecting, semi-matte powder that happens to be perfect for all skin types and tones!

Our Pressed Base has been a hero of ours for a long time. It's true to tone, medium to full coverage is the perfect foundation that keeps your skin looking like skin. The bonus with this product is the base of Zinc and Titanium Dioxide which provide natural sun protection. So for anyone who isn't willing to remove their makeup mid-day to reapply their SPF, this little powder is the perfect skin protection insurance policy! Just dust a little more at midday for your SPF touch up.

Here are more reasons to add our Pressed Base to your makeup bag!



Honeysuckle Flower Extract: This little flower has some powerful holistic skin benefits. Not only is it a great antiseptic (great for keeping skin clear and clean) it has antioxidants AND anti-inflammatory benefits. This ingredient helps soothe skin and calm blemishes.

Green Tea Extract: It's no secret that green tea is a miracle worker for the body, it's also a powerful skin protector when used topically. This extract prevents collagen breakdown, protects skin from free-radicals, inflammation, AND kills bacteria!

Moringa Seed Oil: This plant has been dubbed the miracle tree. The oil extracted from it is rich in phytonutrients which provide some butt-kicking benefits for your skin. It's antibacterial and antimicrobial qualities help keep skin blemish free. It's powerful antioxidants protect skin by neutralizing pollutants and free-radicals. This miracle oil also slows the speed of premature aging!

Vitamins A, C and E: This multivitamin trifecta protects, soothes and hydrates skin. These three ingredients work incredibly well together with their antioxidant boost, brightening power, and damage reducing qualities.

WOW, what a powerhouse product! The spotlight will continue to shine on this superstar for years to come. You can easily build this product up for full coverage, we love using our Base Brush for that, or the Full Face Brush or Large Accent Brush for light to medium coverage. This baby is also sweat resistant, making it the perfect product for all seasons! Next time you need a new foundation, get your hands on this multitasking powder, you wont be sorry!

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Antioxidant, Camouflaging, Colour,
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Wellness Wednesday - Just Beet It!


Mmmmmm Beets, nature's candy! In honor of Heart Health Month we thought it would be important to include these red, heart shaped miracle workers in our Wellness Wednesday column. We know, beets aren't for everyone... BUT you should know the benefits of these babies and learn how you can incorporate them into your diet to your taste. First, let's look at the highlights:

Now we know the top health benefits of beets, so how do you fit them into your diet?

Beets tend to lose quite a bit of nutrients when they are cooked, the best way to absorb the full benefits is to juice them. If you don't like the taste of beets, juicing is the way to go! Cover up the taste by adding cucumber, apple, and carrot (and get added health benefits). Don't forget to add the beet greens and roots.

Another way to prepare them without losing too much nutrients is by blanching them. Boil 2 cups of water, once your water is boiling, turn off the stove. Then throw in peeled and cut (into quarter size) chunks of beet into the water for roughly 1 1/2 - 2 minutes. Remove from water and immediately place chunks into an ice bath. Sauté the greens with olive oil, garlic, and pepper for an extra health boost, then proceed to gobble!

Beets are a very important veggie to add into your daily wellness routine. For your heart's sake, and your spirit's, we hope you take advantage of nature's sweetest candy!

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Antifungal, Antioxidant, Beets,
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Niacinamide - What it's All About!


Niacinamide is an ingredient you will find in most Osmosis Skincare products due to the multitude of benefits it has for the skin. The difference in niacinamide from other common skincare ingredients is that it is a cell communicating ingredient. This means it alters the way cells perform so we are creating permanent change in the skin instead of a temporary result.

Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, offers multiple benefits for aging skin. It can improve the skin's elasticity, dramatically enhance the barrier function, help with discoloration, and help to revive skin's healthy tone and texture.

Topically applied, it can increase ceramides and free fatty acid levels in the skin to help prevent losing water content and stimulate microcirculation in the dermis which can cause a temporary flushing of the skin. Niacinamide is also known to treat uneven skin tone and acne and the red marks it leaves behind.

The terms niacin, nicinamide, and Vitamin B3 are often used interchangeable to refer to any member of this family of organic compounds, having the same biochemical activity. Niacinamide can be found in many foods including meat, fish, eggs, green vegetables, and cereal grains. When we consume these foods, we enable our bodies to produce niacinamide on its own. It is essential to the body as it increases nutrient delivery to the skin through enhancing circulation. Proven to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, niacinamide assists in the fight against free-radical damage as well as calming inflamed skin.

This ingredient is seen throughout the Osmosis Skincare Line:

       *Niacinamide Powder Active - Professional
       *Powder Blends - Professional
       *Our one-of-a-kind, Facial Infusion - Professional
       *Vitamin A Serums
       *Refresh Eye Serum
       *Repair Healing Mask

To receive the benefits of liposomal delivered niacinamide, use a Vitamin A Serum once a day to start, working up to twice daily use, follow with Clear or Clear Plus+ to help drive the ingredient into the skin. And treat your skin to a hydrating chocolate mask, Repair, a couple of times a week. Your skin will thank you! 

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Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Circulation,
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