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Scorchers require better hydration: Think Hydrogen. NEW:   HyVIDA . a canned refreshingly sparkling water has Hydrogen and Magnesium infused molecules which give it a higher pH and better taste. Available in two certified organic flavors -zero calories. Why it's good? As an anti-inflammatory-hydrogen/magnesium in water-is blessed with natural anti-oxidants-good for skin + body cells. Reportedly it aids vitality(ATHLETE ESSENTIAL)-as drinking hydrogen water results in a more alkaline state -better for health + theoretically anti-aging too.  Tasty + thirst quenching:   Available now Another type of 'functional foods-nutritional supplements-as well as health beverages-are popular. In Japan-cult fav company Pink Cross (toner mists are bestsellers and available here)-has a new Oral Drop Hydrogen-a lemon flavored tablet to drop in water-aiming to (similarly)-boost hydrogen levels in the body-reducing oxidative stress-and pop up energy levels. Scorchers require lo...

Part 2 In-Cosmetics/Javits NYC It's not all in the packaging-but new to the USA...sunscreen/block sticks (TSA friendly - portable)...and micro-needling delivery systems-from South Korean companies... caught our attention. K BEAUTY TRENDS we hope catch on here... Stick sunscreens (and moisturizing balms -pictured below)...are huge in Asia-in particular- S. Korea-where golf is a popular activity. Portable for sure---and less sticky than the ones we lavish on our skin... SUNJIN Beauty Science 's showed several innovative full spectrum sunblock/sunscreens including one that is EWG certified. The difference-texture wise-these feel silky and go on smoothly and are easy to spread-due to their high water content.  Another K Company.. .DTS MG  had Micro Needle delivery systems paired with this nifty hair loss treatment coined RETURN. Basically-one fills the micro needle device with contents of these ampules...and applies,  Study results using RETURN del...

Part One: As consumers worldwide shift their thinking (or vocabulary) from anti-aging to wellness-their priorities for what is desire-able is also getting re-fresh too. SRO-a program on regulation-part of the very well attended Indie Brand How To's from Inception to Concept The Basics: Want to know the latest wellness trends for skin/haircare? Walk the aisles of a supplier trade show-for an education on cutting edge ingredients-usually before they're 'in' the retail market. We've been covering these kinds of events for years-learning where/how both big companies and individuals-source their products/ingredients. Open secret: Sometimes the splashy marketed products and cult favs contain the same ingredients from the same source... or private label manufacturers. an exception for global brand-albeit smallish one- natural leaning  Tata Harper  Skincare doesn't out-source formulations for its products...'crafted' at an in-house lab acc...

Pared down skin routines-who has the time-it's PRACTICALLY SUMMER- demand multi-tasking no fuss skincare products. via GIPHY source:salmianna.tumblir.com Some favs...part one: Micellar Water's popularity from a Parisian's answer to skin cleansing instead of using French city's hard water has now evolved into versions amped up with ingredients for targeted benefits. From natural brand DERMA-E  a new Vitamin C collection-includes the ideal warm weather version-the Vitamin C Micellar Cleansing Water -gives thorough skin cleansing (via liquid dampened cotton ball)-dissolving water-resistant makeup and impurities that includes sweat--leaving a fresh feeling. Since facial skin feels replenished not striped,  (Rooibus has polyphenols-supposed to support  youthful skin -similar to grapes, grape seeds and maritime tree bark, Probiotics.anti aging properties))--normal to oily skin can skip the moisturizer after using this product-especially during the warm temps. Added plu...

NYC We have a gal pal who once told us that--- her female friends always gave her the best gifts-like spa certificates, the latest 'it' makeup/nail polishes-in colors she liked...well, okay - except for the 'rock' on her finger and most recently, the Christian Louboutin knock-out black pumps her husband bought home on a whim, one day... nice . But...it does makes sense for women to be gift thing divas...we're the major decision-making purchasers in this country (just like the majority of registered voters who vote). ---and sometimes the practical/splurgy gifts are the keepers---! Our thought was skin care as giftables-the kind that's not sold mass market---but mostly available for purchase in reputable Doctor's offices. Why???-because the products may not be glamorously packaged or pitched, but work-and with scientifically derived,  higher concentrations of active ingredients- work... and my be an indulgence to some, but appreciated by all. LIKE: T...

 NYC/Outdoor Retailer-SLC Continuous Results™by Elayda™ is a multi-product anti-aging system consisting of three core products-sold in a kit- (Gentle Hydrating Cleanser, Transforming Complex-with PURE retinol, Nourishing Hydrator SPF29- currently available  online for $39.95-60 day supply) to be used 1-2x a day...plus - two bonus items-Eye Lifting Creme and Spot Correcting Complex (with 2% hydroquinone). Brought to us by the same company that recently introduced BeyondClear™ acne treatments for adult skin...Elayda™ also makes use of the cutting edge leave-on foam technology (HyTrate™)-to deliver the retinol and other pro-collagen (meaning good for the skin) ingredients...so that it actually penetrates the dermis and does something. before and afte pics from Elayda website We gave our samples to a gal pal with dry skin-even in hot humid weather, and meaningful fine lines and wrinkles underneath/around her eyes. She got the hang of what products to use when--...

VMV Hypoallergenics-  1700 sq ft flagship store Broadway, NYC/ SIA Denver CC Verallo Rowell words/images Judith Ecochard Founded by dermatologist-dermatopatholigist (like the "CSI of skin conditions")...Dr. Vermen Verallo-Rowell--- VMV Hypoallergenics skin/body care products-and beauty goodies-has grown ginourmously since we went to it's USA launch several years ago. ( REVIEW) ...IMO, the company name does not really convey adequately how amazing this collection of products- is. The SKUs now available, and appropriately packaged--- tow the company line-meaning truly free of ingredients that irritate----and all are validated hypoallergenic products rated/patch tested against 76+ known allergens... PLUS: 100% all types of fragrance free, 100% preservative free (they use a derivative of coconuts that's anti-fungal/anti-bacterial instead, called monolaurin)... and non-comedogenic-meaning skin's allowed to BREATH. ...