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How to Listen to What Your Skin Is Asking For – 100% PURE

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How to Listen to What Your Skin Is Asking For – 100% PURE

Your skin is not confusing.
It’s conversational.

It speaks in small ways most of the time — a slight tightness after cleansing, a flush that lingers longer than usual, a texture shift you only notice in certain light. Not emergencies. Just messages.

But modern skincare has trained us to treat every signal like a problem to fix instead of information to understand. A new breakout becomes a reason to overhaul everything. A dry patch becomes a cue to add three new products overnight.

The result? We stop listening. And when we stop listening, skin gets louder.

Learning how to read your skin isn’t about decoding something mysterious. It’s about paying attention without rushing to intervene. Because when you pause long enough to notice patterns, you realize your skin has been telling you what it needs all along.

And often, what it’s asking for isn’t more.
It’s gentler.

Skin Speaks Before It Shouts

Your skin rarely jumps straight to crisis mode. It whispers first.

A feeling of tightness after washing your face can signal dehydration or a disrupted barrier. Redness that appears easily may indicate irritation or overstimulation. Increased sensitivity — products suddenly stinging when they didn’t before — often reflects a lowered tolerance threshold.

These are classic skin sensitivity signs, and they’re early opportunities to respond with care instead of correction.

Not all signals are dramatic. Dullness can mean your skin is tired, dehydrated, or simply overwhelmed. Mild itching or warmth can be subtle cues that your barrier is under strain.

None of these are failures. They’re feedback.

Why We Miss the Messages

If skin is so communicative, why do we ignore it?

Because we’ve been taught to react fast. We live in a culture that prizes instant results, quick fixes, and visible change. That mindset seeps into skincare: we expect every routine to deliver immediate improvements, and we forget that skin is a living system that communicates slowly and subtly.

Overcorrecting instead of pausing

When something feels off, the instinct is to do more — stronger actives, more steps, faster solutions. But piling on intensity can blur the original signal, making it harder to understand what your skin actually needed. Every added product or harsher treatment increases background noise, making it difficult to see the root cause of redness, tightness, or sensitivity.

Confusing irritation with progress

Discomfort is sometimes framed as proof that something is “working.” But persistent stinging, redness, or peeling are often skin barrier damage signs, not milestones.

Listening requires patience. And patience can feel unfamiliar in a results-driven culture, yet it’s the key to understanding what your skin truly needs and responding in a way that builds trust and long-term resilience.

Why Gentle Routines Make Skin Easier to Understand

When routines are simple and supportive, skin has room to return to baseline. And baseline is where communication becomes clear. It’s like giving your skin the space to speak without competing signals.

Calm skin sends clearer signals

  • Small changes become noticeable: hydration needs, dryness, or subtle flushes.
  • Texture shifts, mild sensitivity, or dry patches become meaningful feedback rather than noise.
  • You can respond thoughtfully rather than guessing or overcorrecting.

Less noise, more clarity

  • Reducing irritation removes “background static.”
  • Skin responses become honest and easier to interpret.
  • Over time, you can make intentional adjustments instead of reacting impulsively.

Gentleness equals information

  • Calm, predictable care allows you to understand what your skin actually needs.
  • Supporting skin steadily transforms your routine into a conversation.
  • Insight gained through this approach leads to healthier, more resilient skin.

This is why gentleness isn’t just about comfort — it’s about listening. By giving your skin space to communicate, you can make choices that improve its long-term health rather than chasing temporary fixes.

A Listening-Focused Night Ritual

Think of this routine as a check-in rather than a checklist. Each step is a chance to notice, not rush.

1) Cleanse: Observe, don’t hurry

Rose Water Gentle Cleanser

Cleansing is your first moment of awareness. Notice how your skin feels before you begin, and how it feels after you rinse. Comfortable? Slightly tight? Refreshed?

Ritual cue: Let your hands move slowly. This is where the conversation starts.

2) Tone: Balance without forcing

Lavender Niacinamide Pore Minimizer Toner

Toning can feel like a reset — calming the surface and giving you another moment to check texture, warmth, and hydration levels.

Ritual cue: Press it in gently with your palms instead of swiping. Feel the temperature, the texture, the response.

3) Moisturize: Respond to the day your skin had

Rose Water Hydrating Milk

Some nights your skin may want more, some nights less. Adjusting the amount reinforces that routines can be responsive, not rigid.

Ritual cue: As you apply, notice where your skin absorbs quickly. Those spots are often the ones asking for support.

4) Body Ritual: Create space for awareness

French Lavender Shower Gel

Extending attention beyond the face anchors the habit of listening. Warm water and calming scent create the conditions for both physical and mental unwinding.

Ritual cue: Let the scent signal closure — the day is done, and your body can soften.

Conclusion: Trust Is Built Through Attention

When you start listening, skincare stops feeling like trial and error. It becomes responsive, intuitive, and far less stressful.

Your skin doesn’t need perfection. It needs partnership.

Because the more consistently you notice its signals, the less it needs to escalate to be heard. And over time, that quiet understanding becomes its own kind of glow — the kind that comes from balance, not intervention.

Listening isn’t passive.
It’s one of the most supportive things you can do for your skin.

FAQ

How do I know if my skin barrier is damaged?
Your skin often gives subtle warnings before more obvious problems appear. Ongoing tightness, flaking, persistent redness, stinging, or sudden sensitivity are common skin barrier damage signs. You may notice that products that once felt soothing now sting, or that your skin becomes reactive to environmental changes like wind, sun, or temperature shifts. These signals indicate that your skin’s natural protective layer is weakened and could benefit from simplification and gentle care. Listening to these cues early allows you to adjust your routine before irritation escalates.

Should I switch products when my skin reacts?
Immediate switching isn’t usually the answer. Instead, consider reducing steps and focusing on minimal, supportive care for a few days. This approach helps your skin stabilize while giving you the opportunity to observe which products are truly beneficial. Gradual adjustments make it easier to identify what works without overwhelming your skin or triggering new reactions. Patience here is key — gentle routines encourage trust and long-term resilience.

How long does it take for skin to recover?

Minor irritation may settle within a few days, but deeper barrier repair can take several weeks. The recovery timeline depends on how compromised your skin is, your routine’s gentleness, and your overall lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, and hydration. Consistency with gentle skincare routines helps rebuild strength and tolerance, allowing your skin to regain balance gradually and sustainably. Quick fixes may feel satisfying in the short term, but slow, steady care is what creates lasting improvement.

Sinners Hannah Beachler Calls Out BAFTA’s “Throw-Away” Apology for Racial Slurs

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Sinners Hannah Beachler Calls Out BAFTA’s “Throw-Away” Apology for Racial Slurs

Sinners’ production designer Hannah Beachler has made a statement regarding the “almost impossible” situation at last night’s BAFTAs.

John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome [TS] and is the subject of Kirk Jones’ biopic I Swearshouted out racial slurs during last night’s ceremony. Notably, Davidson shouted out the N-word during Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo’s presentation of the award for Best Visual Effects to Avatar: Fire and Ash. Davidson also reportedly shouted out “boring” and “f**k off” during BAFTA chair Sara Putt’s opening remarks.

Later in the show, Alan Cumming, the show’s host, made an on-stage apology for Davidson’s comments. “You may have noticed some strong language in the background there, this can be part of how Tourette’s syndrome shows up for some people as the film explores that experience,” he said. He added that he was “sorry if anyone was offended.”

A BBC spokesperson later added, “Some viewers may have heard strong and offensive language during the BAFTA Film Awards 2026. This arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and was not intentional. We apologise for any offence caused by the language heard.”

Hannah Beachler, who was present at the awards, has now made her own statement regarding the incident.

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“I keep trying to write about what happened at the BAFTAs, and I can’t find the words,” she wrote on X. “The situation is almost impossible, but it happened 3 times that night, and one of the three times was directed at myself on the way to dinner after the show.

“And a third time at a Black woman. I understand and deeply know why this is an impossible situation. I know we must handle this with grace and continue to push through. But what made the situation worse was the throw-away apology of ‘if you were offended’ at the end of the show.

“Of course we were offended…but our frequency, our spiritual vibration is tuned to a higher level than what happened. I am not steal, this did not bounce off of me, but I exist above it. It can’t take away from who I am as an artist.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, attendees were told, “John has Tourette’s Syndrome, so please be aware you might hear some involuntary noises or movements during the ceremony.” A source noted that this announcement was made only minutes before the ceremony began. Davidson reportedly left the room of his own accord around 25 minutes into the show shortly following his outburst during Jordan and Lindo’s presentation.

This Is the Workout That Actually Builds Bone Density

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This Is the Workout That Actually Builds Bone Density

Bone density might not be the first thing you think about when you hit the gym, but it’s one of the most important markers of long-term health. It plays a major role in how strong your bones are, and how well they can resist fractures as you age. According to research, bone density peaks around age 30 for women, and starts to decline after menopause—up to 20% in the five to seven years after menopause.

“Bone density is an important indicator of how likely bones are to break,” Susan Bukata, MD, professor and chair of orthopedics at UC San Diego Health, and advisor for Solaria Bio, tells SELF. “When you have osteoporosis, your bones become brittle and porous, making them more likely to fracture from minor falls.” Bone density is only half of the equation, because bone quality also declines overtime, Dr. Bukata explains. “We become more dependent upon bone density to maintain the strength of our bones.”

That shift is exactly why your workout routine matters more than you might think.

How exercise builds stronger bones

Bones are living tissue, constantly responding to the stress we place on them. “Exercise provides regular ‘stress’ to the bones and stimulates those cells to respond,” Dr. Bukata explains. “Those cells then put out signals to your body to make more bone in areas of stress, to strengthen the bone, and to repair bones if there are areas of micro-damage.”

In other words, movement isn’t just maintenance—it’s a signal for your bones to rebuild.

That’s especially true when it comes to impact and resistance. “Bone and cartilage are a use-it-or-lose-it situation,” Jojo Kelly, CPT, and head coach at Tone House, tells SELF. “Contrary to what many people believe, running and jumping actually promote healthy bones and cartilage.” That checks off cardio.

The most recent Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity cardio (you can also do a combo of the two) each week for general health benefits.

“The other way we want to stimulate bone growth is through resistance-training,” Kelly says. “During a lift, the muscle connected to its tendon pulls on where it attaches to the bone causing the bone to react and remodel.”

The key elements of a bone-building routine

To support bone density, your routine should include two pillars: weight-bearing (impact) activity and strength training. Dr. Bukata recommends aiming for at least 30 minutes of weight-bearing movement each day—walking, running, dancing, or even climbing stairs all count. “The key is to get up on your feet and move for those 30 minutes,” she says, noting that consistency matters more than doing it all at once.

9 Best Face Washes for All Skin Types, According to Dermatologists and Editors

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9 Best Face Washes for All Skin Types, According to Dermatologists and Editors

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important to cleanse your face?

Washing your face is the foundation of an effective skin-care regimen—and not just on days when you’re wearing a full face of makeup. “Even if you don’t wear makeup, the skin on your face comes into contact with residue from other skin-care products as well as pollutants, microbes, dirt, and other debris, not to mention oils, sweat, and dead skin cells,” Sejal Shah, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, previously told Allure. Only after you sweep away all the breakout-causing dirt, makeup, and excess oil on your face can your skin absorb and benefit from other products.

How should I choose a facial cleanser?

Different face washes address different skin concerns, so keep your skin type in mind when picking out a new cleanser. If you have sensitive skin, reach for a moisturizer that won’t irritate your skin barrier. “You want to use gentle, hydrating cleansers that remove impurities without stripping the skin barrier of all its natural moisturizing factors,” explains Washington, D.C.-based dermatologist Adam Friedman, MD. He also suggests looking for humectants like hyaluronic acid and ceramides, as they “help keep water in the skin,” which is essential, especially for people with sensitive skin.

According to NYC-based board-certified dermatologist Brandith Irwin, MD, people with sensitive skin should seek out “products free of artificial fragrances, parabens, and phthalates.”

If you deal with acne, choose a cleanser with active ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid to tackle blemishes (like whiteheads and blackheads). Claire Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, always recommends gentle cleansers over harsh soaps with physical exfoliants to clear dirt and excess oil. She also backs soothing, acne-fighting, and inflammation-reducing tea tree oil and green tea.

Meanwhile, oily skin needs—you guessed it—oil-fighting ingredients. Cosmetic chemist Ginger King suggests looking for oil-absorbing cellulose and niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3 that can help reduce the look of pores.

What should I know about double cleansing?

There’s more to double-cleansing than just washing your face twice. “I define double-cleansing as using two separate types of cleansers to wash your face,” board-certified dermatologist Rita V. Linkner, MD, told Allure.

We have an entire dermatologist-approved guide to double-cleansing if you want to perfect the art, but here’s the gist: Start your cleansing routine with an oil-based cleanser or micellar water to break down and remove makeup and sunscreen. The type of your second cleanser is up to you, as long as it’s gentle and washes away pollutants and acne-causing bacteria.

Meet the experts

  • Claire Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City
  • Adam Friedman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Washington, DC
  • Michelle Henry, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City
  • Brandith Irwin, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City
  • Rita V. Linkner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City
  • Ginger King, a cosmetic chemist
  • Morgan Rabach, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City
  • Sejal Shah, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City

How we test and review products

We always enlist a range of testers for any review, but skin-care products are another story. While some can be used across different skin types, tones, textures, and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind. We guarantee that these factors are considered when determining whether a skin-care product is worthy of a recommendation.

For our review of the best face washes, we enlisted the help of multiple editors, writers, contributors, and experts we’ve interviewed for the piece—who all have different complexion concerns and types, desired outcomes (e.g. diminished appearance of blackheads), and whether one product was tested across multiple skin types. Testers considered performance across the following primary categories: efficacy, texture, ingredients, and value. For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.

Our staff and testers

A beauty product is a personal purchase. You might be searching for a face cream to address persistent dryness or a new nail product to add to your Sunday self-care routine; you may simply be browsing around for the latest launches to hit the hair market. No matter what you seek or your individual needs and concerns, Allure wants to ensure that you love anything we recommend in our stories. We believe that having a diverse team of writers and editors—in addition to the wide range of outside testers and industry experts we regularly call upon—is essential to reaching that goal.

After all, can we really say a skin-care product is the “best” for people over 50 if the only testers we’ve solicited opinions from folks who have yet to hit 30? Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if it’s never been tested on curls? We’re proud that our staff spans a wide range of ages, skin tones, hair textures, genders, and backgrounds, which means that we are able to fairly assess any beauty product that comes into the beauty closet.

Daily Cream: How to Choose the Right One for Your Skin

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Daily Cream: How to Choose the Right One for Your Skin

A daily cream sounds like the easiest step in your routine, but it is the one that can quietly make or break your results. When your skin feels tight, looks dull, gets flaky under makeup, or swings between oily and irritated, it is often not because you “need more products.” It is because your daily cream is not matching what your skin actually needs.

The good news is you do not have to guess. The right cream is about texture, barrier support, and consistency, not hype.

1. Start With One Question: What Does Your Skin Feel Like By Midday?

Forget your skin “type” for a second and focus on symptoms. Your daily cream should solve what you feel and see.

  • Tight, dry, or rough by noon: you need a richer cream and more barrier support.

  • Shiny but dehydrated (oily surface, tight underneath): you need hydration that does not smother.

  • Red, reactive, stings easily: you need calm-first, minimal irritation formulas.

  • Fine lines look worse during the day: you need hydration plus a cushion that holds water in.

This is the fastest way to pick a daily cream that actually performs.


2. Know the Difference: Hydration vs Moisture

This is where people get stuck.

A good daily cream usually balances both. If you are only using hydrating ingredients without enough “seal,” your skin can still feel dry. If you are only sealing without hydration, your skin can feel heavy but not comfortable.

3. Ingredients That Usually Mean You Picked a Good Daily Cream

You do not need a 40-ingredient formula. You need the right categories.

Look for:

  • Glycerin and hyaluronic acid for hydration

  • Squalane and nourishing lipids for softness and barrier support

  • Ceramides to reinforce the skin barrier (great for dryness and sensitivity)

  • Niacinamide if you need help with redness, uneven tone, or breakouts

  • Antioxidants if you are trying to keep skin bright and resilient

What to be careful with if you are reactive:

If your goal is everyday glow, your daily cream should feel comforting, not intense.


4. Match Your Daily Cream to Your Routine, Not Just Your Skin

The same cream can feel completely different depending on what you put under it.

If you use:

  • Vitamin C in the morning: your daily cream should buffer and seal without pilling

  • Retinol at night: your daily cream should support the barrier and reduce dryness

  • Exfoliating acids: your daily cream should be gentle and replenishing

Pro tip: If your skin is flaky or irritated, do not keep stacking more actives. Upgrade your daily cream first and let your skin calm down. That is usually when your glow comes back.

5. Texture Matters More Than People Admit

The best daily cream is the one you will actually use every single day.

  • If you hate thick creams, you will under-apply.

  • If you love rich creams but break out easily, you will stop using it.

A smart approach is to keep one dependable, comfortable daily moisturizer and adjust the amount based on season and lifestyle. Less in humid summer, more in winter, more after flying, more after actives, more when you are stressed.


6. A Simple Daily Cream Option That Works for Most Skin Types

If you want a reliable, everyday moisturizer that supports glow without feeling heavy, this is a strong place to start:

Joanna Vargas Daily Hydrating Cream

It is the kind of daily cream you can reach for in the morning before SPF, and again at night when your skin needs to feel calm and comfortable.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right daily cream is not about chasing the newest formula. It is about giving your skin the steady support it needs so everything else in your routine works better. When your barrier is happy, acne calms down faster, marks fade more evenly, and your skin holds onto that fresh, healthy look longer.

BAFTAs 2026 memes and moments you need to see

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BAFTAs 2026 memes and moments you need to see

Honestly, find us someone who had a better night at the BAFTAs than Robert Aramayo. He won the EE Rising Star Award for his sensitive, exceptional performance — and delivered the night’s biggest shock by taking Best Actor ahead of stars including Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet.

Aramayo’s face was a picture of genuine disbelief as he embraced his family on the way to the stage. He gestured toward DiCaprio in the front row as someone he was stunned to be sharing a category with.

“I honestly cannot believe I have won this award,” he said. “Everyone in this category blows me away.”

He accepted the honour in tears, and, honestly, so did we. The inspiration for I SwearJohn Davidson, could be seen jumping for joy in the audience.

Paul Mescal loses the joke

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During one of his link segments, host Alan Cumming asked Paul Mescal if he had heard of British producing legend Alexander Korda, for whom the award for Outstanding British Film is named. Mescal admitted he hadn’t, prompting Cumming to remark on how young the 30-year-old star was.

Later, when it was time to present the award to Chloé Zhao’s HamnetCumming attempted to return to the joke, particularly as Mescal appears in the film. Instead, he joked that Mescal was “on his phone.” The actor looked mortified to have been caught not paying full attention to the ceremony.

Another phone user

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Erin Doherty’s plunging neckline tops off BAFTAs red carpet

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Erin Doherty’s plunging neckline tops off BAFTAs red carpet

After this year’s Golden Globes, we were ready to declare gowns in sombre shades a thing of the past. But there goes Erin Doherty and proves us wrong.

At the 2026 BAFTAs, the British actress known for her performances as Princess Anne in The Crown and psychologist Briony Ariston in Adolescence donned her boldest fashion look yet. While on the press tour for AdolescenceDoherty has been wearing some pretty out-there, sculptural pieces that were custom-made for her by the French fashion house Louis Vuitton. But it’s this year’s BAFTAs look that took this partnership up a notch – with an unexpected combo of a plunging neckline and a voluminous skirt in a cone-shaped, 3D silhouette.

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The ankle-grazing length felt quite unexpected, too, in yet another claim against traditional expectations of red carpet dressing. The deep shade of navy brought in a sense of classic elegance that grounded the avant-garde structure, which also worked well with her neutral make-up look and messy updo. Breaking another old-style rule, she paired the look with black pointy stilettos and delicate pieces of fine jewellery that perfectly offset the deep-V décolletage.

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Erin Doherty continues to break fashion rules totally effortlessly. From plunging necklines to voluminous shapes, she carves her own signature style in red-carpet dressing akin to fashion icons like Tilda Swinton or Cate Blanchett. It’s a severe look not many people could pull off – but she surely does, and with so much elegance. Bravo!

What Is ‘Period Steak Theory’—and Will It Actually Help Your Cramps? Here’s What Doctors Think

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What Is ‘Period Steak Theory’—and Will It Actually Help Your Cramps? Here’s What Doctors Think

Having a period is a lot like being a gladiator. Between the blood, sweat, and tears—and the relentless feeling of being punched in the stomach—many of us are desperate enough to try anything just to get some relief, even if that means fighting a lion.

Plenty of unconventional solutions have sprung up as a result, from the ill-advised and frightening (please don’t scoop out your period) to the innocuous and accessible—like seed cycling, or, more recently, the period steak theory.

The last of this list refers to a popular belief on social media: that eating a steak on or around the start of your period will offset the iron lost through menstruation, resulting in fewer cramps from beginning to end. Its supporters sing its praises, and say that it’s more appealing than taking a supplement. But how well does it hold up to science? We chatted with health experts to find out what, if anything, enjoying a hearty period steak can do for you.

First things first: There’s not enough iron in steak to replace what we lose—and we don’t absorb it right away anyway.

The average 2.5-ounce steak contains roughly two to three milligrams of heme iron (the type derived from animal food sources), but the average person who menstruates loses 14 to 30 milligrams of iron per cycle. Unless you’re eating one or more steaks a day—for a week!—it’s unlikely that partaking will do much to offset what you lose, Galya Bigman, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology and public health at University of Maryland School of Medicine, tells SELF.

On the other hand, some research shows that those with low flows may lose as little as 0.87 milligrams in a cycle, in which case it’s possible that one steak could cover the difference. “So yes, it can make a dent but it probably depends on the person,” Lindsay Malone, MS, RD, LD, an instructor in the department of nutrition at Case Western Reserve University, tells SELF.

But even then, the way we absorb and store iron wouldn’t allow for such an instant fix: We only absorb about 25% of dietary heme iron. In other words, iron stores aren’t easy to replenish—it can take anywhere from 24 to 30 weeks to bounce back after something like a blood donation or heavy menstruation. “It’s important to remember that iron status, like many nutrients, reflects intake over weeks to months, not a single meal,” Malone explains. “One steak can contribute, but what you are eating the rest of the month also matters.”

Prickly Pear Seed Oil – HollyBeth Organics Luxury Skin Care

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Prickly Pear Seed Oil – HollyBeth Organics Luxury Skin Care

Prickly Pear Seed Oil, Barbary Fig Seed Oil

Origin

Prickly pear seed oil is a fairly newcomer to the beauty industry but one that is quite in vogue, no matter if you call it barbary fig oil, cactus fruit seed oil or opuntia ficus-inidica seed oil. However, in Mexico, I always knew  that a prickly pear is a  “tuna”, the fruit of a cactus called Nopal. Nopal is a cactus that is native to the Americas. Mexico, with over 80 different varieties of tuna, is the top producer and exporter.

Prickly pear seed oil

Prickly pear seed oil is pressed from the seeds and depending on who you ask, it takes approximately 8 tons of cactus fruit to make one liter of  oil. The  seeds are hard and must be pressed to make the precious oil. You can see how it is our costliest ingredient and we buy only organic certified. The oil contains linoleic acid, phytosterols, polyphenols and Vitamin E. Therefore, it contains all your skin needs to retain moisture, protect and nourish your skin. Our skin therapy has prickly pear seed oil, camellia seed oil, beeswax, infused with lavender and lime. It is a customer favorite as it only take a small amount to hydrate the skin. Some of our fans also use it as a make-up remover. However you use it, you will love the delicate calming aroma that lingers on your skin.

Balmain Beauty reinvests in the selective market with Destin, a new feminine

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Balmain Beauty reinvests in the selective market with Destin, a new feminine

Balmain Beauty continues its redeployment in the perfume market. After the launch in 2024 of a collection of haute perfumery called “Les Eternals de Balmain”, the brand unveils Destiny of Balmaina floral and fruity feminine fragrance aimed at the selective market.

« Destin de Balmain is characterized by a joyful and optimistic note of ripe strawberry “, explain Quentin Bisch, perfumer at Givaudan. « The juicy liveliness of the fruit brings a dazzling and refined sweetness to the composition. Notes of peony reinforce the feeling of rosy fullness, while notes of creamy sandalwood anchor the fragrance in strength and luminosity. It gives off an irresistible electrical energy ».

The fleecy facet is expressed in a vibrant burst of natural strawberry saturated with neon playfully contrasting with the spicy pepper notes of pink berries. Peony notes reveal unexpected creamy facets of lychee.

The floral character of the perfume intensifies with a lily accord. Its delicate green note and the intense spice of Akigalawood combine with an accord of sandalwood and creamy patchouli to create a radiant woody effect. The bright, musky scent of Ambrexolide, which melts into the skin, gives the composition an unforgettable sensual warmth.

A bottle inspired by the famous Balmain labyrinth

The perfume is contained in a transparent and golden refillable glass cube, topped with a cap with golden streaks. The PB monogram extends across all sides, sculpting the House’s iconic Labyrinth motif into three-dimensional paths.

Destiny of Balmain East available worldwide in Balmain boutiques, online and in select fashion and beauty stores. The perfume is available in a 10ml travel spray and in 30ml, 50ml, 100ml and 150ml bottles.

Balmain Beauty was created in 2022 through a licensing agreement between Balmain and The Estée Lauder Companies.

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