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Natural Ways to Help Boost Collagen – Nourished Life

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Natural Ways to Help Boost Collagen – Nourished Life

Did you know that collagen in our body is responsible for plump, firm, smooth skin but as we age our collagen supply is depleted, resulting in lines and sagging. It reduces at a rate of about 1% per year++ This means that we can naturally lose almost half the collagen from our skin by the age of 50 and this can happen even faster with too much exposure to the sun and environmental toxins like pollution!

So what is Collagen?

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), collagen can be defined as a glue-like substance that is highly durable. It actually makes up one-third of our body protein! Collagen is a network of proteins naturally produced in the body that are high in amino acids proline and hydroxyproline. This substance is responsible for strengthening blood vessels and giving our skin its elasticity. Naturally as we age, we produce less collagen which causes wrinkles and fine lines. Collagen is also responsible for having strong and healthy nails and hair. It’s actually the most common protein found in the body as it makes up to 30% of the protein in the body and 70% of the protein in the skin.

Collagen in plastic surgery is quite popular as it is injected into the face to plump skin. However, you don’t need to be injected with needles and harsh chemicals to reap the benefits of collagen! By using natural products rich in collagen, this can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Natural and painless, who doesn’t want that?

Our favourite collagen boosters

Bone Broth
If you’re looking for something to boost your skin, hair, and nails, this Nutra Organics Beef Bone Broth is amazing. It’s packed with collagen for keeping things firm, smooth, and glowing. Plus, it’s so nourishing and warming, perfect for sipping on during chilly days. It’s all-natural, with no nasties, and it’s just a super easy way to sneak in all of those skin and gut-loving nutrients without even trying. Totally a win!

Facial Mask
Perhaps the most relaxing way to help absorb collagen is by using a facial mask. The 100% Collagen Boost Sheet Mask is complexion boosting and soothing. This mask is actually made with 95% Organic Aloe Water and 5% Plant Cellulose. Rich in ginseng which may help form connective tissue including collagen and natural Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic Acid is a key component of Restylane injections which studies have shown help to stimulate collagen production by surrounding fibroblasts (the skin cells that produce collagen) with water++. It is also known to protect existing collagen in the area. This mask is really easy to use because once you remove the mask, there’s no need to wash the residue off. The hydrogel formula allows the nutrients melt into the skin.

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Liquid Supplement
A simple way to help increase your body’s collagen levels is to take a collagen supplement. We find that liquid is the easiest because you just mix it in with a glass of water and you’re good to go! The Beauty Chef Collagen Inner Beauty Boost is an organic bio-fermented probiotic that may help your body to produce more collagen by using their five-stage Flora Culture Plus fermentation process. This involves natural fermented probiotics being blended together with other carefully selected ingredients. This process creates a supercharged concentrate that contains more than six-billion naturally occurring prebiotics and probiotics per 15ml serve – wow!

We (and our NL community) also love Nutra Organics Collagen Beauty!  This powder is seriously a game changer for glowing, youthful skin. It’s packed with premium collagen to help keep your skin plump and smooth, plus it’s loaded with other skin-loving ingredients to boost your beauty from the inside out. The best part? You can easily stir it into your morning coffee, smoothie, or even water – no extra fuss. It’s the perfect addition to your routine for that healthy, radiant glow. Your skin will thank you!

Antipodes Collagen Pear Night Cream

Night Cream

Another way to help feed collagen to your skin, is to apply a rich night cream designed specifically to assist in collagen production. That way the product can work while you sleep! The Antipodes Avocado Pear Collagen-Boosting Night Cream is super dreamy.  Packed with nourishing ingredients like avocado and pear, it helps boost collagen overnight, so you wake up with that fresh, plump, glowing skin. It’s rich and hydrating, so feels nourishing without being too heavy – perfect for dry, winter skin. Honestly, your skin will thank you for this!

References & Sources:
+Effect on skin properties in vivo test IBR-Dormin® 1% in cream 20 women 6 weeks: increase in skin elasticity, increased skin firmness and decrease in wrinkle depth. Full details available on request
++Researchers at the University of Michigan medical school & Cosmetic Medicine, MD
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What Is “Milk Tea Hair”? About the Cool-Toned Color Trend

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What Is “Milk Tea Hair”? About the Cool-Toned Color Trend

Key Takeaways

  • The latest hair color trend is “milk tea hair,” a soft beige hue that’s the cool-toned equivalent of bronde.
  • The shade looks great on almost anyone when you work with a colorist to get the right mix for your undertones, plus it’s lower-maintenance than some more dramatic takes on blonde and brunette.

How do you take your tea? With a touch of milk? Regardless of your beverage preferences, that familiar cool-toned hue is finding its way to beauty via the rise of “milk tea hair.” Like many hair trends, you can credit Kate Middleton for this one: Steven Picciano, Goldwell National Artist and owner of Glass Beauty Bar, said he started noticing a larger client request after the Princess of Wales started going lighter. “Milk tea is trending on the tail of the blonde hair obsession, but lots of skin tones call for a cooler finish,” he says. “Milk tea hair is the cool-toned answer to the bronde hair color trend.”

Despite its niche, playful name, this is turning out to be one of the most accessible, versatile hair color trends of the moment. Ahead, learn everything you need to know about milk tea hairincluding how to get the look and who it’s best for.

What Is “Milk Tea” Hair?

“Milk tea hair is a soft, creamy beige blonde inspired by the color of milk tea,” says hairstylist Jennifer Thomas, who owns Jennifer Thomas Salon in Beverly Hills. “Beige is created by blending gold and violet tones. The gold keeps the hair looking healthy and dimensional, while the violet gently softens extra warmth so the final color looks neutral, silky, and elegant. Without that small amount of violet, you don’t get that true milk tea tone.”

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The soft, creamy hair color sits right between warm and cool. “Think beige, taupe, and light ash tones that look natural and smooth, not icy and not yellow,” says Joico global blonde specialist Olivia Thompson. “It has a muted, blended finish that feels effortless and modern.”

One of the reason milk tea hair is gaining steam (pun intended) is because of its soft appearance. “Milk tea hair has a way of making hair look healthier and shinier, especially when paired with the right care routine,” Thompson says. “It never looks harsh and it always feels current.”

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About the Trend

“Milk tea hair has reached peak popularity thanks to its relatable, charming name,” Thomas says. “When you think of milk tea, you picture something soft, pretty, and delicious—and people love wearing colors that evoke that same feeling in their hair. Today’s trends are all about tone-on-tone color, and milk tea hair is the perfect reflection of that. It’s soft, blended, creamy, and feels very current. We’re embracing it because it’s beautiful.”

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Another reason milk tea hair is trending is because it’s attainable. “Most clients desire to go lighter at some point, and milk tea allows colorists to meet your request without compromising the depth they know your skin tone needs,” Picciano says.

Plus, milk tea hair looks polished without being high-maintenance. Thompson explains that the shade grows out well, looks great in everyday lighting, and stays soft when cared for properly at home. “It feels elevated but still very wearable,” she says.

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How to Get the Look

Milk tea hair looks good on almost everyone because it’s soft, accessible, and adaptable. “You can wear it slightly lighter or slightly deeper,” Thomas says. “It gives blonde a polished, creamy look without harsh contrasts or high-maintenance upkeep. The key is choosing a beige tone you feel comfortable with and making sure your makeup supports the look. When transitioning into milk tea blonde from a very different color, sticking to neutral or smoky makeup tones helps everything blend together for a cohesive finish.”

You’ll want to keep your coloring in mind when determining the right milk tea hair for you. “Milk tea works beautiful for dark to medium brown hair for clients who have olive or yellow undertones,” Picciano says. “Cool on cool creates harmony and softness. However, if you have very pink undertones or warm skin, milk tea hair might clash and cause you to need a change in your foundation. Warmer undertones should lean into bronde, warmer-finish hair color.”

The Final Takeaway

Milk tea hair is a versatile, incredibly wearable shade, so it makes sense why so many are turning to it. If you’re intrigued by the trend, just be sure to have a conversation with your colorist to find the right hue for you and make sure you’re on the same page. “Let your colorist know you want something soft, blended, and easy to maintain,” Thompson says. “Ask for a creamy beige tone that sits between warm and cool, not yellow and not silver. It also looks best when the hair is healthy and hydrated. Milk tea hair really shines when it is cared for correctly.”

7 Clever Ways to Take a Little Break From Your Family During the Holidays

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7 Clever Ways to Take a Little Break From Your Family During the Holidays

Pro tip: “Communicate your situation before or as soon as you arrive,” Erica Turner, LMFT, owner of Rosewater Therapy in Alexandria, Virginia, tells SELF. In other words, let your loved ones know upfront that you may need to step away—to your room or even a nearby coffee shop to “really focus.” When you’ve already explained why you’re disappearing, your relatives will be less likely to feel blindsided or offended.

4. Head to the porcelain sanctuary.

Let’s say you’re stuck at an uncomfortable family dinner: Perhaps your loud-mouthed uncle is going off about his political views (again). Or your well-meaning aunt won’t stop grilling you about still being single. By all means, you should feel empowered to speak up for yourself and let them know you don’t want to engage. That said, sometimes in these high-stress situations, you may just want to leave and, well, not deal.

Dr. Johnson’s suggestion: Make a beeline for the bathroom for a mini break “and do some deep breathing or put cold water on your face or scroll [on your smartphone] for a few minutes.” No one is really going to question you about taking care of a natural, biological function, right? This is exactly why heading to the loo is such an easy cover for when you need a short snippet of guaranteed alone time—or just need to hide long enough for the focus of the conversation to shift.

5. Take the kiddos on a park playdate.

No matter how old you are, sitting through heavy or boring “adult” conversations (about the economy, politics, or your job) can be draining. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or need a little breather, offer to take the smallest family members to the park.

For one, it gives you a legit excuse to slip away without having to explain yourself. Plus, you’re doing a task that is helpful—hello, free childcare! It also “gives you an opportunity to get a break from socializing, or to engage in something that’s more low stimulation, and then re-regulate and come back,” says Dr. Johnson. What better way to counteract adult stress than by soaking up the kiddos’ carefree, silly, and nonjudgmental energy?

6. Consider a “no-talking-required” activity, like going to the movies.

Needing space doesn’t mean you have to hide out in your childhood bedroom alone (though if that’s what feels right, a short-and-sweet “Hey, I’m going to go up to my room for about half an hour and chill, and then I’ll come back down when dinner’s ready” works, too). One easy way to recharge—without shutting out your loved ones—is to choose a low-key, low-stimulation activity, like going to the movie theater.

The Secret to Stunning Silver and Gray Hair – OLAPLEX Inc.

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The Secret to Stunning Silver and Gray Hair – OLAPLEX Inc.

Key Takeaways

  • Your hair turns gray or silver when the cells in your hair follicles no longer produce melanin, which gives your hair its color.
  • Gray or silver hair may have a different texture due to less sebum production.
  • Upgrade your haircare routine with products like purple-toning shampoos and hair masks, which can correct brassiness and dullness in gray or silver hair.

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The Secret to Stunning Silver and Gray Hair

When you see grays, a new door opens, and you can choose to start the journey of embracing your natural gray hair. You may notice that the texture of gray hair is wirier and coarser than your pigmented hair. Understanding the changes your hair is going through will help you rock those gorgeous silver strands best.

Why Does Hair Turn Gray?

The pigment cells in hair follicles that produce melanin give hair its color. When the cells no longer produce melanin, the hair’s lack of pigment turns it silver, white, or gray. As your hair ages, new growth from those follicles will grow in gray. It can be tempting to pull out sporadic strands of gray, but it’s advisable not to do that. Plucking gray hairs can compromise your hair’s fullness.

Why Does Gray Hair Have a Different Texture?

One challenge you may face going gray is a change in hair texture. Though the texture feels coarser and wirier, the structure of the follicle doesn’t change. Around the time the melanin-producing cells slow down, the hair follicles produce less oil that hydrates the hair, known as sebum. The lack of sebum results in drier hair, which feels wiry in texture.

How to Care for Gray Hair

To help keep your gray hair looking gorgeous, it’s a good idea to tailor your haircare routine to what gray hair needs. Learn more about how you can maintain the most stunning gray or silver hair.

Use a Purple Shampoo and Conditioner

Your gray hair deserves the right shampoo. Since gray hair is hair that has lost its pigment, it’s prone to turning yellow from metals or minerals in your shower water, sun exposure, and product buildup. That’s where our purple shampoo and conditioner system come in. OLAPLEX® N°.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo and OLAPLEX N°.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner work together to neutralize unwanted brassiness and yellow tones in gray hair while locking in root-to-tip brightness. When used as a system, N°.4P and N°.5P are proven to tone, strengthen, and smooth for shinier hair that’s 89% smoother with 52% less breakage after one use.* Both N°.4P and N°.5P can also be used on their own.

To add even more vibrancy to your hair, finish with OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil.

Try a Moisturizing Hair Mask for Gray Hair

When you go gray, your hair requires more moisture. Prep your hair by removing any metals and minerals that have built up over time with N°.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo. For severe cases of buildup, where a clarifying shampoo won’t do the trick, an OLAPLEX salon can provide an OLAPLEX Chelating treatment to remove those impurities. Once your hair is clarified, consider a moisturizing mask to care for your gray hair, like OLAPLEX Rich Hydration Mask or OLAPLEX Weightless Nourishing Mask. These masks seal the cuticle of your hair, helping them lie flat for up to five washes which prevents dryness and enhances overall hydration over time. If your silver hair is medium or coarse, use the Rich Hydration Mask weekly for instant detangling and intense hydration. For those with fine to medium hair, treat your gray hair once a week with the Weightless Nourishing Mask for instant volume and hydration and a 32% reduction in breakage. These masks help treat damage while helping to strengthen your hair over time.

Prevent Damage

Your gray hair may be more prone to damage due to its texture and porosity. Stop damage in its tracks with OLAPLEX N°.3 Hair Perfector™. This pre-shampoo treatment uses OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology® to repair, protect, and strengthen hair from the inside out. If you’re styling your hair with hot tools, protect your hair from heat up to 450°F (232°C) with Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum.

Get a Chelating Treatment

If you’ve noticed your gray hair has become become lackluster, you might want to try a chelating professional treatment. OLAPLEX Broad Spectrum Chelating Treatment is a high-potency purifying treatment that removes buildup in your hair from oil, hard water, metals, and minerals without stripping your hair. This helps brighten your hair, minimize discoloration, and restore shine and softness. The OLAPLEX Broad Spectrum Chelating treatment is a professional service only available at salons. Find an OLAPLEX Partner Salon near you to experience this deep, purifying treatment.

Using the right haircare products, like a hair mask for gray hair, can correct brassiness and dullness while keeping your silver or gray hair looking healthy and beautiful. Discover more OLAPLEX products that can repair and strengthen all hair types, or take the Hair Quiz to get a personalized OLAPLEX routine.

Sources

  1. https://www.vogue.com/article/natural-gray-hair-care
  2. https://www.byrdie.com/how-to-care-for-gray-hair-5077505

*Based on an independent consumer perception study of 60 women with bleached/color treated blonde hair using a system of N°.4P/5P.

What’s So Special About Lavender?

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What’s So Special About Lavender?

Ingredient:

Lavender

What is the fancy Latin name?

Lavandula angustifolia

Where does lavender come from?

Lavender is native to the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean, but is now grown all over Europe, Australia, and the USA. Lavandula angustifolia is considered “true lavender, and has a sweet, pure scent with very little camphor. Spike lavender, which grows at lower altitudes, has a camphorous odor, and is sometimes used to adulterate the more expensive true lavender essential oil. (Osmia does not use spike lavender, in case you’re curious.) We grow some of our own, organic lavender (pictured above) in the Colorado mountains, at about 7000 feet. We also use organic lavender essential oil from France and Bulgaria.

What are the aromatherapy uses of lavender?

Lavender essential oil is most effective in alleviating anxiety, headaches, and insomnia. It reduces both the time it takes to fall asleep and the number of times you wake in the night. Recent studies have shown that lavender essential oil can be therapeutic before surgery, decreasing anxiety during IV placement, and increasing patient satisfaction scores. It’s even been studied and proven effective as an oral treatment for anxiety (in pill form), on par with conventional antidepressant medication.

What are the skincare uses of lavender?

Lavender essential oil, lavender-infused oil, and lavender hydrosol are all widely used in skincare products. Lavender is one of the few essential oils that can be applied directly to the skin without dilution. It is non-irritating and can be soothing to skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It has also proven anecdotally useful in treating primary alopecia (hair loss) when applied to the scalp daily. Some studies have shown that it increases collagen synthesis, which may help with skin healing, and may contribute to healthy skin texture and tone. Lavender flowers can be used to make an infused oil when combined with a cold-pressed oil like olive oil: after several weeks or months, the flowers are strained out, leaving behind the scent and anti-inflammatory constituents of the plant.

Does lavender have other uses?

Lavender is a great essential oil to keep in the kitchen for treating burns and bug bites. It is anti-inflammatory, and has some pain relieving properties, mostly due to a component of the oil called linalool. If you apply it immediately after a burn or a bite, you should experience significantly less pain and swellingas it has an anti-histamine effect. (As an added benefit, it will make you feel all mushy and warm in your soul, which distracts you from whatever painful thing just happened.)

Fun Facts About Lavender

  • The name lavender comes from the latin verb “wash“meaning “to wash”.
  • Lavender oil has been used for centuries to scent bed and bath linens, and Marie Antoinette allegedly used it in her decorating.
  • Lavender has been used since medieval times to ward off illness (it does have antibacterial properties) and cover odor (they didn’t shower much back then).
  • It is part of the mint familyand the flowers are edible in small to moderate quantities. Try adding a few flowers to your tea before bedtime!

Osmia Products with Lavender:

Lip Doctor: Our best-seller for sensitive lips, this small but mighty balm is what you’re looking for to help those puckers. We use lavender-infused olive oil (made with our own, hand-harvested lavender), organic cocoa butter and argan oil, and no essential oils.

Restore Facial Serum: Excellent for sunburned or post-procedure skin, this lavender-rich oil is profoundly healing to damaged skin. Helichrysum works with lavender to repair cells and strengthen collagen production.


Night Body Oil: Known for its ability to help you transition into sleep, this nourishing body oil should be part of your bedtime routine. It’s also excellent for eczema-prone skin, with lavender, cedar, and roman chamomile essential oils.



Lavender Body Mousse: Lavender maillette, a beautiful French cultivar, gives all the aromatherapy benefits of lavender, with a beautifully pure, sweet scent. Massage into tired muscles, temples, feet, hands, knees, and elbows after bathing, and prepare to be hooked for life.


Lavender Pine Body Soap: The scent is pure Colorado. Organic lavender and fir essential oils combine perfectly to elevate your senses. Mildly exfoliating due to the sandalwood powder, this soap also has a great feel on the skin. A favorite for any outdoor enthusiast.

With love and lots of luxurious lavender,

The information contained in this post is for educational interest only. This information is not intended to be used for diagnosis or treatment of any physical or mental illness, disease, or skin conditions.

What Your Love Life Has In Store For You In 2026, According To The Tarot Cards

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What Your Love Life Has In Store For You In 2026, According To The Tarot Cards

Your 2026 Love Tarot Card: Knight of Cups

Ready for a love story in 2026? The Knight of Cups rides in with good vibes, good news and a whole lot of romance. This card is a sign that if the going is good in a relationship, there’s more magic to come in the year ahead. And if you’re reading this thinking, ‘what relationship?’ – cast your scepticism aside. Even if it feels like the last thing on your mind right now, there is no doubt that love wants to find you in 2026, Libra.

One word of warning, though – this is an idealistic card! Employ a little discernment if someone seems far too good to be true. But don’t be surprised to discover they’re the real deal, either. There is every chance that perfection is possible with this magical card as your romantic omen. Even the going is good crowd might find themselves surprised by love this year. An upgrade you weren’t even waiting for could arrive before the year is out. Love really is all Libra needs in 2026.

23 October–21 November

Your 2026 Love Tarot Card: Queen of Swords

This card is your sign to speak up in 2026, Scorpio. Your powers of perception are always on point, but the same doesn’t necessarily apply to those closest to you. You might want someone to read your mind and do something without you having to ask, but that just isn’t going to happen in 2026. The Queen of Swords is a realist! She’s here to remind you that it’s okay to say what you want and be more demanding in 2026. The truth might hurt, Scorpio, but it will also set you free.

There’s an element of warning to this card, too. The Queen of Swords has standards and so should you. This card urges you to proceed with caution and refuse to let your heart rule your head this year. This especially applies to single Scorpios on the hunt for romance. You are nobody’s back-up choice! Make it clear that they’re either in or they’re out. Scorpio won’t be settling for less than the adoration they deserve in 2026.

22 November–21 December

Your 2026 Love Tarot Card: Nine of Cups

You couldn’t ask for a better love omen for 2026, Sagittarius. The Nine of Cups signals happiness, harmony and good times ahead. It’s a sign that you’ve reached a stage where you know what you want, you know who you want and you know how to make it work. And if you’re not already putting the ‘how’ into practice, know that the time has come. This card heralds the start of a year of pleasure, peace and easy fulfilment.

In fact, with this card on your side, anything is possible. Expect casual connections to become committed, committed partnerships to go deeper and romantic searches to yield pleasing results. This is also a card that emphasises the importance of self-love and gratitude. Don’t take a good thing for granted, Sagittarius. And know that the grass definitely isn’t greener elsewhere. Even your toughest moments will feel like magic in 2026 if you appreciate what you have.

Tarotscopes created using The Starchild Tarot by Danielle Noel.

Coty names new CEO

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Coty names new CEO

The new leader, Markus Strobel will join Coty after a 33-year career at Procter & Gamble, where he most recently served as President of P&G’s Global Skin & Personal Care business.

During his tenure, Strobel held senior roles across Beauty & Grooming in fine fragrance, hair care and grooming. This included leading prestige brands such as Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino and Hugo Boss as part of his fragrance assignment. He is said to have “spearheaded the modernisation of innovation, product supply, marketing and go-to-market strategies, as well as operating capabilities across North America, Greater China, Japan, Korea and Europe for the businesses.”

Strobel is joining at a key moment for the company, which has a strategic review of the Consumer Beauty business underway and the full support of the board.

He commented that he was delighted to join Coty at this important crossroads. “Building on Coty’s strong foundations, I see tremendous potential to accelerate growth, strengthen our position in prestige and mass beauty, and deliver sustainable value for shareholders, partners and consumers worldwide,” he said.

Sue Nabi steps down

Coty’s CEO, Sue Nabi, has stepped down after five years of leading the business. Meanwhile, long-time leader Peter Harf will retire from Coty’s Board after more than three decades of service.

Prior to joining Coty five years ago, Nabi – who is also the founder of vegan skincare brand Orveda – had worked at L’Oréal for 20 years, where she was President of both L’Oréal Paris and Lancôme.

All About OLAPLEX No.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo – OLAPLEX Inc.

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All About OLAPLEX No.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo – OLAPLEX Inc.

Key Takeaways:

  • OLAPLEX® Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo has a non-stripping, color-safe formula designed to effectively remove buildup, including heavy metals, chlorine, and pollutants without leaving hair dry or straw-like.
  • For best results, use Nº.4C alongside regular OLAPLEX conditioners or treatments. Clarifying with Nº.4C before using bond-building treatments like Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment and Nº.3 Hair Perfector
    ® can help boost the effectiveness of treatments.

  • Use a hair mask after washing with clarifying shampoo and conditioning to add moisture and softness to your hair.

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All About OLAPLEX Nº.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo

Is your hair feeling a little bogged down? A non-stripping clarifying shampoo is what you need to remove buildup that causes hard-to-manage, dull, and damaged hair. OLAPLEX Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo is here to clear the way for lighter, cleaner hair. Find out how using this shampoo tackles buildup and how to incorporate it into your hair routine.

How OLAPLEX Nº.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo Works

What is a clarifying shampoo, and what does it do? A clarifying shampoo is a type of shampoo that’s formulated to remove buildup in your hair. Advanced broad-spectrum clarifying shampoos like Nº.4C remove more than just hard water minerals, buildup, and oil. This surface-level deep cleansing shampoo uses surfactants and clarifiers to pull impurities out of your hair like heavy metals, chlorine, and pollutants. Typical clarifying shampoos can strip the hair, leaving it feeling straw-like, rough, and dry. Nº.4C is the opposite: it’s color-safe and non-stripping, giving you soft, shiny hair with every wash.

What is Buildup?

If your hair still looks frizzy, limp, dull, greasy, and just plain unmanageable, it may be because you have buildup. Buildup occurs in multiple ways, including what’s in your water, the surrounding air, and hair products. If buildup stays in the hair, it can lead to damage like split ends, breakage, and frizz. Nº.4C is the missing link to your OLAPLEX routine to remove buildup and bring back life to hair.

How to Use OLAPLEX Nº.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo

Use Nº.4C weekly for surface level deep-cleansing to remove impurities that weigh hair down and cause damage:

  1. Apply Nº.4C to wet hair, concentrating on your scalp, then working through to the ends.
  2. Lather fully and leave for up to five minutes.

  3. Rinse well, and continue with your haircare routine, following with Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner.

After washing, try a powerful hair mask like the Weightless Nourishing Mask or the Rich Hydration Mask. Both hair masks are powered by Biomimetic Cuticle Technology to seal cuticles, prevent cuticle damage, and enhance hydration for up to five washes.

Pro tip: Use Nº.4C to remove buildup before repairing broken bonds with the Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment and Nº.3 Hair Perfector® combination.

Is your buildup stubborn? After using No.4C, go to an OLAPLEX salon and ask your stylist for a Professional Chelating Treatment, which removes buildup in as little as one minute.*

Frequently Asked Questions

Let’s clarify some of your Nº.4C questions (pun fully intended):

How Often Should You Use Clarifying Shampoo?

Use Nº.4C once every one to two weeks or as needed.

Can You Use Clarifying Shampoo after Using OLAPLEX Nº.3 Hair Perfector?

Yes, you can use a Nº.3 Hair Perfector™ before or after washing with Nº.4C, but it’s recommended that you clarify before bond building to remove buildup on the hair.

Is OLAPLEX Nº.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo Color-Safe?

Yes, OLAPLEX Nº.4C Clarifying Shampoo is color-safe. It’s formulated to cleanse hair thoroughly without stripping or fading color-treated hair.

Should You Use a Hair Mask after Clarifying Shampoo?

Yes, using a hair mask like Weightless Nourishing Mask and Rich Hydration Mask after washing with clarifying shampoo can be a great idea. Clarifying shampoos deeply clean the scalp to remove buildup, pollutants, hard water minerals, and other impurities. Following up with a hair mask adds moisture, restores softness, and makes strands smoother and more manageable.

The next time you notice buildup in your hair, reach for No.4C. Learn more about treatments to ask for from your hairdresser or take the Hair Quiz to get a personalized haircare routine today.

*Additional processing time may be needed depending on type and condition of hair.

12 Days of Holiday Giveaways: Day #11 My Green Mattress

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12 Days of Holiday Giveaways: Day #11 My Green Mattress

Day #11 – My Green Mattress

Welcome to 12 Days Of Holiday Giveaways!  We do this every year and it just gets better and better!

So in honor of the holidays upon us and the season of giving we’ve decided to extend our gratitude to our audience and share some of our favorite clean living and natural beauty brands with you.  After all this is the season of giving!

We are pulling out all the stops and giving away over $5,500 in product!  It’s about to get real good.

*This blog post and giveaway is sponsored by My Green Mattress – but thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Giveaway Day #11 – My Green Mattress Queen Kiwi Mattress (value $1319)

**Please note this giveaway is only open to contiguous US

My Green Mattress is an amazing family-owned business in Illinois. Even better, they handcraft all of their mattresses in their certified organic factory there.

Tim, the founder, first created a healthier, more natural mattress because his young daughter Emily suffered from eczema and environmental allergies. Tim wanted a mattress that was made with no harmful chemicals for his children. And from this idea, My Green Mattress was born – a brand that brings a variety of organic mattresses to the market to meet the needs of your whole family.

You can feel especially great about investing in My Green Mattress because of their 3rd party certifications. This means they aren’t just making claims but they are backing them up!

You can read all about My Green Mattresses’ certifications here!

Here are some facts about what makes certifications important. The GOTS Certification (Global Organic Textile Standard) ensures that their mattresses are:

  • Made from organically grown, harvested, and processed materials
  • Manufactured in our facility in an environmentally and socially responsible way
  • Labeled and stored in our facility in a way that is easily trackable

Similarly, the GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) certification ensures that the latex used in their mattresses is:

  • Harvested from the sap of organic rubber trees
  • Processed in an organic and environmentally friendly way
  • Manufactured in our facility in a way that meets organic standards

Having the GOTS and GOLS Factory certifications means you can literally trace all materials back to the original farms and lots where they were grown. My Green Mattress is consistently audited to ensure that they are complying with the certification standards. I love knowing that My Green Mattress not only has these certifications but that they are routinely inspected. It gives me peace of mind as I’m sleeping at night. Plus, they are a family-owned factory, which I love supporting!

Besides their 3rd party certifications, I also like to see this list of chemicals they avoid in their mattresses:

  • NO Chemical Flame Retardants or Flame Retardant Barriers
  • NO Memory Foam or other forms of Polyurethane Foam
  • NO Soybean or Biobased Foam (polyurethane foam with soybean oil mixed in)
  • NO Harmful Glues or Chemical Adhesives
  • NO GMO Cotton or other GMO fibers

My Green Mattress uses only eco-friendly materials to create its mattresses. This includes things like organic cotton, organic wool, and organic latex. And these aren’t just good for you and your family, they are better choices for the planet as well!

Here are my thoughts on the My Green Mattress products I have in my home:

My Green Mattress Natural Escape

The My Green Mattress Natural Escape strikes the perfect balance between plush comfort and supportive sleep, making it an ideal choice if you want a softer feel without sacrificing structure. With layers of organic cotton, temperature-regulating wool, and three inches of conforming organic Dunlop latex over a 7-zone pocketed coil system, it provides full-body support while staying cool all night. Both my husband and I noticed deeper, more restful sleep—no overheating, no back pain, and no frequent wake-ups (which says a lot for him). Despite its supportive design, it didn’t feel too firm, and it’s comfortable enough that a topper isn’t necessary right away, but maybe something I would consider in the future. Hand-tufted without toxic adhesives and free from flame retardants, fiberglass, and polyurethane foams, it’s a thoughtfully made, truly luxurious organic mattress that supports all sleep positions and body types.

Related Content: My Green Mattress Natural Escape Review

My Green Mattress Pure Eco Organic Kids Mattress

The My Green Mattress Pure Eco Organic Kids Mattress is a standout choice for bunk beds and trundles thanks to its low-profile 8-inch height, firm and supportive feel, and organic materials. Designed specifically with kids in mind, it fits bunk bed frames perfectly while leaving extra room at the top for added safety and easier bed-making. Made with GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool (which naturally acts as a flame retardant), a layer of GOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex, and up to 875 pocketed coils, it provides breathable, durable support that helps kids sleep soundly night after night. I love knowing my girls are sleeping on a nontoxic, chemical-free mattress that’s built to last for years—without fiberglass, polyurethane foams, or chemical flame retardants. With its excellent quality, thoughtful construction, and more affordable price point for an organic mattress, it truly checks every box for the best bunk bed mattress.

Related Content: Best Organic Bunk Bed Mattress

My Green Mattress Latex Mattress Topper

My V.A. tested out the My Green Mattress Latex Mattress Topper earlier this year. It is an easy, high-quality upgrade for any mattress that adds noticeable comfort and support without overheating. Made with two inches of GOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex and wrapped in a removable GOTS-certified organic cotton cover, it delivers breathable, pressure-relieving comfort—especially for side sleepers. From unboxing (no chemical odor at all) to sleeping on it, the experience is amazing. It added just the right amount of softness and support for both her and her husband, without trapping heat. The topper fit easily under existing mattress protectors and sheets. Such a great addition to any bedroom that you are detoxing.

And don’t forget to enter to win the giveaway below!

Make sure to go back and check out our other giveaways that are still open (you can enter daily!):

Shop all of My Green Mattress here and right now and save up to $200 on organic mattresses and 10% off crib and accessories!

**Please note this giveaway is only open to contiguous US

When Does Bridgerton Season 4 Come Out?

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When Does Bridgerton Season 4 Come Out?

“Benedict has always been a little lost — or free depending on the way you want to look at it. But now he’s trying to find something a bit more solid in himself,” Benedict actor Luke Thompson told Netflix’s TUDUM following the announcement.

Executive producer Shonda Rhimes herself has also voiced her excitement about Benedict’s time to shine. “He’s a charming man who’s trying to find his way,” she told TUDUM. “He’s very delightful and funny. I’m excited for everybody to watch him.”

But with season 4 focussing on Benedict Bridgerton, there are some new characters to look out for. His “determined and captivating” love interest Sophie Baek will be played by Australian actress Yerin Ha. “What’s striking about Season 4 is that it’s the struggle between a proper old-school fairy tale — the romance of it — and the actual reality of the world,” Thompson told TUDUM.

What we know so far is that in Season 4, Benedict will find himself on the hunt for Sophie (played by Ha). Unfortunately for Benedict, he knows the object of his affection only as the mysterious Lady in Silver.

Yerin Ha will be playing Sophie Baek and Luke Thompson will be playing Benedict Bridgerton

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As well as Benedict and Sophie, there will be some new faces twirling around the ballroom. Lady Araminta Gun, played by Katie Leung, is twice-married and twice-widowed, with two daughters debuting on the marriage mart this season. Lady Gun is feeling the pressure to get at least one of her girls married off, but the fabulous, discerning and blunt Araminta doesn’t respond well when anything — or anyone — threatens her standing in society.

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