Whether it's just seasonal or climate-based dryness, a high caffeine diet, or a result of over-exfoliation, sometimes your daily moisturizer just doesn't cut it and you need something that packs a little more punch. Continuing on our journey through the Moisturizing Collection, we are thrilled to dive into the power of Remedy Healing Balm, an ultra-hydrating mask that works to repair the barrier instead of "coating" the skin. It's just the boost of soothing moisture you need when dry skin takes its toll.
Remedy is chock-full of anti-inflammatory and healing agents that work to encourage and support the skin's natural recovery functions, soothing irritation and alleviating redness. It reduces visible signs of stress in the skin while preventing further damage.
Ingredients to Love
Shea Butter
Rich with hydrating and conditioning agents that contain a fatty acid profile (crazy good for the elasticity of the skin) and assists with protection and cellular repair.
Licorice Root Extract
Contains a high content of potent antioxidants, while providing anti-inflammatory, lightening, calming, soothing, and immune-boosting benefits. It helps to normalize oil production while fading dark spots and blemishes, PLUS it offers anti-aging properties. This powerful ingredient just about does it all!
Gotu Kola Leaf Extract
An antioxidant-rich plant extract that delivers a source of amino acids to assist in healing and minimize scarring. It also contains soothing properties!
Wild Cherry Bark Extract
Has historically been used to treat rashes, psoriasis, and eczema because of its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties as it helps to soothe, detox, and heal.
When to Call on a Healing Balm
When you need more than a sheer daily moisturizer, healing balms may be your answer. If your skin is not taking to a
lighter moisturizer, it most likely means there is a greater underlying problem and the skin is in need of repair. Remedy is excellent for sunburns, post-procedure, and other skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis to promote healing of the irritation and soothe redness.
PRO TIP: This can also be used as an intensely hydrating sleep mask because of the thick viscosity. Apply to the face before bed and wake up with a smooth, supple complexion.
Shop your Healing Balm
here!
Women are inherently beautiful beings; and here at Osmosis, we believe in enhancing that beauty, not masking it. However, makeup can often be misconstrued as a superficial tool to hide or disguise true beauty. It's our mission to unite in beauty and use makeup to compliment our authentic radiance! Another important aspect of makeup is how it makes us feel on the inside because of its power on the outside. Though sometimes it can be hard to wake up in enough time to apply more than just a quick 2-minute makeup routine, if you create that time and space for yourself in the morning, it can be quite empowering! Here are a few ways to turn your rushed, 5-minute routine into a loving, self-care ritual every day.
1. Create an inviting space in your bathroom or vanity.
Don't underestimate the power of a simple candle, makeup caddy, or even lighting to set the tone for your morning routine and, in-turn, the rest of your day. Make the space your own!
Organize your makeup so it's easily accessible, turn on your favorite tunes, and take the time to have those few moments to yourself to celebrate your beauty as you get ready!
2. Get Creative.
Have fun with it! Use your makeup as a creative outlet for the day. This will not only make it more fun, but will stimulate the artistic side of your brain and get those juices flowing and ready to take on your day! Let your makeup reflect your mood each day, play way different styles, colors, and products.
3. Embrace Your Features.
While you are putting your makeup on, notice each of your features and either mentally, or verbally, express gratitude to yourself. You can even practice different self-love mantras such as "I am beautiful.", "I love my brows.", etc. You will be amazed at how powerful this practice can be in transforming your mindset and sense of self-love and self-worth.
4. Choose Clean Beauty Products.
To further enhance your self-care routine, what better way to show love to yourself and your body than by fueling it with makeup that nourishes and promotes healthy skin! Our Mineral Makeup is rich with vitamins that work to protect your skin such as zinc oxide, moringa seed oil, and our unique goji berry blend - just to name a few! Feel good about the makeup you put on your skin.
Whether your morning routine is two minutes or 30 minutes long, there's always enough time to celebrate you! Let us know some of your favorite morning makeup rituals in the comments below.
Even with a beautifully tailored regimen to suit our every skincare need, we can still find ourselves in the predicament of having the occasional blemish, dark spot or irritation pop up on the surface of our skin (usually just in time for important events). Your best friend in times like these? Our Age Defying Treatment Concealer! This multi-use product is the perfect tool to use to blur imperfections, redness & more. See tips and tricks of how this fabulous product can be used below.
Keep it Light
Camouflaging (concealing) should be a gentle illusion that helps make the skin appear even and brightened in tone. Less is more! Avoid layering multiple products, as this can appear obvious on the skin. Not only does heavy application draw attention to the area you are trying to distract from, it may also look unnatural and can clog pores and irritate the skin. Our concealer is lightweight and richly pigmented to deliver natural-looking coverage without compromising performance.
Prime Time
The shadow shakedown. Eye shadow transfer and fall out are the biggest makeup challenges encountered both upon application and throughout the day. Keep eye shadow in place by using a small amount of concealer as an eye shadow primer. Remember to blend well and apply sparingly, too much concealer can have the opposite effect and crease on lids.
Application is Key
There are many debates on how to properly apply concealer (and all of your makeup for that matter). And while it really boils down to personal preference, we're big believers in using our own built-in application tools... our fingers! Your ring finger helps to delicately deliver product to your skin while promoting maximum coverage with a smooth, non-streaky finish. For best results, apply concealer after applying foundation, then set with a Finishing Powder to keep it from separating or running.
The Quicker Picker Upper
While blending is an important aspect of all makeup application, it can sometimes be a messy endeavor. Keep it clean by using a bit of concealer on a small synthetic brush (we love our Concealer Brush for this purpose) to smooth out any lines from excess eye shadow, around the edge of the lips, for under-eye shadow fallout, or any other areas that need to be blended to make for a flawless application!
Use these tools, tips, and tricks to achieve the most natural-looking coverage and put your best face forward every day! Shop your bases, foundations, and Finishing Mist here to complete the look.
