Skincare Journal
Tips to Repurpose Our Packaging
It makes a huge difference when a consumer decides to repurpose a product’s packaging — for the consumer’s wallet and for the environment. We want to create change in the skincare industry by encouraging our customers to reuse our packaging before eventually recycling it. It’s important that we all begin to collectively take action so we can minimize the waste we contribute into landfills and our oceans. Here’s how you can repurpose our packaging here at Pure & Cimple so you can get meaningful use out of each product that would otherwise be considered single-use. Our box packaging comes with a small, reusable sticker on the exterior of our packaging with this message: ‘Remove this sticker to reuse packaging. Reduce Waste. Save Planet.’ Simply remove the small sticker and it’s ready for repurposing — it’s really that ‘cimple.’ Personalized Gifting An amazing benefit of repurposing packaging into a gift box is that you can personalize it however you’d like. Whether you consider yourself to be a crafty person or not, you can get your creative juices flowing by thinking of a way you can make the gift box really meaningful to the recipient. You can carefully curate a design that is tailored to the recipient’s hobbies and interests. This process is actually a lot of fun and it’s great because the packaging served another use that was purposeful before it will eventually get recycled. Who knows — your loved one may even want to keep the thoughtful box for storage or keepsake purposes. Oh! I see you whispering :) ‘Great! but not my cuppa tea. I’m always short of time.’ All the more reason to repurpose… There’s no need to run off to the market to grab a gift box to hold a loved one’s gift when you save the outer packaging from your recent order. Simply remove the small sticker and place a ribbon or some wrapping paper around the packaging to create a thoughtful gift box — it’s actually that ‘cimple.’ Storage Storage helps keep your home feeling clean and organized, so why not utilize the packaging for storage purposes? Try to take a moment to think about something you may need organized: perhaps your jewelry, accessories or makeup could use a little organization. Our box packaging could even act as your newfound designated skincare box — you could place all of your skincare products in the box for a full circle moment! Decorative Pieces While you can take the outer box and use your creativity to craft it into something wonderful and unique, you could also easily repurpose the glass bottle that holds a few of our products. After you’ve used the product, ‘cimply’ wash the glass bottle to turn it into a gorgeous vase. The glass bottle makes décor piece somewhere in your home to give the space a little more warmth. We hope that we’ve provided some inspiration and an alternative way of thinking about packaging. There are so many ways you can utilize packaging after its original use, we would love to hear your ideas. Pure & Cimple wants to minimize our company’s carbon footprint and we can do that with your help. Happy Repurposing!
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Move from RECYCLE to REUSE This Holiday Season
There isn't anything more wonderful than an exquisite, wrapped present, merely holding back to be opened. But it needs to be done more responsibly. Reuse lengthens the life of an item, and is a leap forward to reduce energy that goes in recycling. Here are a few very simple fun ways to creatively REUSE cardboard packaging.
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What do your wrinkles reveal?
Sure we despise them, but you’ll be surprised to find out what your wrinkles on face really mean and how they reflect YOU on so many levels. The type of wrinkles can tell a whole lot more about the kind of person you are. Wrinkles on face are a part of the natural process of aging. Rather than wish them away, embrace them and see what they have to say.
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Transition your Skincare Routine from Summer to Fall
While we celebrate the season that we all love, we need to remember the many struggles that our skin faces at this time of the year. Whether it is dry skin or seasonal breakouts, we have all been there. Do not worry though, with few clever skin remedies and some tweaks to your skincare routine, you can keep your skin feeling healthy and happy as the leaves fall.
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Hydrator or Moisturizer? Which one is right for you?
Who doesn’t like a well-nourished, plump skin! Beautiful skin is no longer a phenomenon of 20s, we can be at any age and can maintain healthy skin. Taking good care of your skin and health is a form of self-love, your skin is a testimony of your inner wellbeing. A healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and exercise ensures good and healthy body as well as skin. Having a happy healthy skin at any stage of life and in every weather is all we want! However, as we progress through our day to day lives, we go through many physical and emotional changes and these changes reflect on our skin! Weather too, stresses our skin, especially in extreme summer or winter. Sun exposure has often caused us all to have dry or dehydrated skin with breakouts and dullness. As we progress through our day to day lives, we go through many physical and emotional changes and these changes reflect on our skin! Here today, let’s go deeper into moisturizers and hydrators; how they are essential to us and their use depending on different skin types. Hydrator and moisturizer: the difference Moisturizers are oil-based ingredients, such as petroleum, mineral oil/plant oil. They work by creating a layer on the surface of the skin to try and keep the moisture from escaping through the skin surface, building your skin’s natural protective barrier. Hydrators are water-based ingredients called humectants, such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid. Hydrators absorb the moisture from your surrounding and help skin stay hydrated. In short, hydrators improve your skin’s ability to absorb moisture and nutrients. Though moisturizer and hydrators work differently, they serve the same purpose to fight dryness that could lead to early ageing! Based on your skin type and the weather, you may need a hydrator, or a moisturizer or generally both. Many people consider that only dry skin needs moisturizer or hydrator, but that is not true. Like the way water is essential to keep your body hydrated, it’s the same for your skin. Your skin needs adequate hydration to stay healthy; no matter your skin type. For dry and dehydrated skin If your skin is dehydrated, the cells in your skin are starving for water, so you have to give them water along with trapping whatever content of water they have, and a hydrator does this job. Your diet can also help a lot to combat dehydration, drink a lot of water and the fruits that have increased content of water, for example, watermelon, cucumber etc. Hydrated skin feels soft, but it won’t stay soft if there is no oil to protect that hydration from escaping. If hydration escapes, skin ends up dry and flaky. And that’s where moisturizers come into play. Putting a moisturizer may visibly smooth the skin, restoring your skin’s plump and bouncy appearance. Oily skin? A common notion is that oily skin does not need a moisturizer or a hydrator. However, researches disagree entirely to this. You can have oily and dehydrated skin at the same time, and sometimes dehydration aggravates the condition. You can have oily and dehydrated skin at the same time, and sometimes dehydration aggravates the condition For such type of skin, a water-based hydrator or moisturizer is used. These moisturizers or hydrators do not block your pores as well as keep the moisture in. Which one is for You? Both moisturizers, bioderma sébium hydraand hydrators help your skin to fight many things; most importantly, dryness, but also environmental stress that could lead to early ageing of your skin. Dull and shine-less skin with fine lines and wrinkles indicates that you have dehydrated skin. You definitely need a hydrator if you see the signs. Dehydrated skin also needs a very thick moisturizer to trap and save moisture. If you are battling with the question of which is right for your skin; the answer is both of them. Using a hydrator and applying a moisturizer over it, has proven to be beneficial. Hydrators like hyaluronic acid and glycerin are among the best you can use.Coconut oil, jojoba oil or soybean oil or products based on these can be used as the best moisturizer. Adequate moisture gives your skin radiance, smoothness and a youthful look. This is why hydrator and moisturizer are both essential to us. Best time to use them is before going to sleep or in the morning before applying your sunblock.
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Three Tips to get Bright Dewy Skin this summer!
How free would you feel if you could work-out without worrying about the way you look, grab some groceries without having to get “ready”, take your dog out without worrying about who would see you bare-faced? It is FREEDOM!!! It's not only about looks though! Proper skin care is essential to firstly, keep our barrier intact against infections and secondly to keep ourselves feeling good about our appearance. The skin is the largest organ in the body; it is continuously working for our protection. The skin cells are shed routinely, making proper skincare a necessity to get rid of the dead cells as well as making sure it is not too dry, or dull. The signs of ageing and the effects of the sun are the first to appear on the skin. Most of us are too busy to cure the underlying conditions and resort to makeup and still do not see what we would like to see! Right? Believe me, you’re not alone in this. We can do a lot to keep our skin and body as a whole, healthy and glowing. But today I am picking 3 steps that you may be missing in your routine but they can change entirely how your skin looks and feels! DIY Skin Masks If you curate the ingredients carefully, a DIY face mask can be the superfood smoothie of your skincare routine. Whatever is your skin type or skin condition, you can get instantly glowing skin if you pick the right ingredients, right off your kitchen table. Plus, they are easy to use, economical and they are less likely to have any skin reaction. From yogurt to lemon to honey to aloe vera your kitchen is full of ingredients that can brighten your skin instantly! Just invest 20-30 min in a week where you can prepare a fresh face mask and see how your skin saves you a lot of spa trips! Leave in comments, if you would like me to share a few DIY homemade mask recipes! Face Serums There is no better idea than adding face serum to your skincare routine. A serum, or concentrate, is a lightweight skincare product with a high concentration of active ingredients to address and target specific skin concerns. For example; lines and wrinkles. DO NOT confuse serums with moisturizers! Mosturizers create a barrier for the skin hydration but they do not go inside your skin to repair skin cells. Think of serums as food for your skin and moisturizers as clothes to protect your skin! To fight aging signs, use Vitamin C serum daily once or twice! It boosts collagen production, fight free radicals to slow the ageing process and you will discover brightened and tightened skin, reduced fine lines and wrinkles, alleviated hyperpigmentation! Isn’t it great? My favourite skincare tip: Invest in serums, use less primer, less foundation, and less highlighter! SPF Exposure to the sunlight is the most important factor contributing to the dullness of the skin. Not only does it make you look dull, but also, sunlight exposure for increased periods is associated with many skin related problems like sunburn, or even worse skin cancer. It is essential to wear sunblock before going out in the sun. Use min SPF 30 everyday, whether you are inside or outside, whether it’s rainy or sunny! SPF shields from sun’s harmful UV rays and protects essential skin proteins - collagen, keratin, and elastin. What you will see is a younger looking, radiant, and healthy skin, while you are out in the sun doing what you enjoy! Interesting fact: Studies reveal that people who used sunscreen regularly had 24% lesser chances of developing aging signs than non-sunscreen and occasional sunscreen users. Tip of the lifetime: To optimize UV protection, combine SPF with a topical antioxidant Vitamin C serum & hydra riche skin serum. When sunscreen and vitamin C are applied together, their benefits multiply. Make them your best friends! Conclusion There are SO MANY things that you can do to keep your skin looking lovely. Makeup is not a necessity and we can look dewy, glows, and radiant without any at all! All we need is proper skincare which we can incorporate in our daily lives without the expensive and time-consuming spa visits! I’ll just leave it at that! Follow:
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