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Skincare Routine for Dry Skin Dry skin can feel like ongoing challenge - tightness, flaking, dry, peeling spots and irritation are constant reminders that your skin craves moisture. It's important to understand that restoring dry skin goes beyond a single product - it requires a well-rounded routine designed to nourish and rebuild your skin's natural moisture barrier. Dry skin is often a sign of an underlying imbalance in the skin's natural abilities to retain moisture, meaning that a quick f...

Hormonal breakouts are a frustrating reality for many and supporting your skin with clean and nourishing skincare products is a must. Hormonal breakouts are not about quick fixes but about nurturing your skin in balance with your body's natural rhythms. Hormonal fluctuations are beyond our control that is important to understand. Hormonal changes, especially during menstruation, pregnancy, or perimenopause, can increase sebum production, leading to clogged pores and inflammation. Unlike typic...

In Europe we call it the Queen of Oils and for a good reason. Rosehip seed oil is rich in essential fatty acids omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9, which help to deeply moisturize the skin and strengthen the moisture barrier. It's also impressively rich in vitamin A. This naturally occurring trans-retinoic acid (derivate of vitamin A) makes it great natural alternative to synthetic retinol promoting cell turnover, reducing fine lines and improving skin texture. Highlighting the high levels of vita...

In recent years, seed oils have become a hot topic in both the health and beauty industries. From dietary debates to their role in skincare. It seems everyone has an opinion about these oils. So, lets break it down: why are seed oils often criticized when it comes to food, yet celebrated in skincare?

Navigating the world of skincare can be overwhelming, especially when faced with an ingredient list that looks more like a chemistry textbook. Add in the difference between regulations in the U.S. and the European Union (EU), and it becomes clear why consumers often feel lost. This blog post breaks down the most important points about banned and restricted ingredients and how brands formulate differently for global markets. Let's dive in!

Growing up in the European spa city of Karlovy Vary, known for its holistic approach to healing, I was surrounded with culture where wellness was viewed as a full-body experience. This philosophy shaped the early beginnings of Natura Culina, which began with nourishing body oils, exfoliating sugar scrubs, and gentle soaps infused with herbs. As the company evolved, my focus remained on treating the whole body until many of my loyal customers began asking for products specifically for face. I ...

 HYDRATE (Internally and Externally) Stress, lack of sleep, and climate changes (cold air and indoor heating) can all contribute to dehydrated skin. Keeping your skin well-hydrated helps it to stay plump, calm, and resilient to irritation. Hydrating from the inside by drinking plenty of water, herbal teas, water rich foods, electrolytes. It's a challenge to find a good quality electrolytes drink without sugar and without added sugar. While ago I found exceptional brand at my favorite acupunct...