THE GLO HAUS BLOG

What is Clean Beauty Anyway?  Do “Natural” and “Organic” mean the same thing?  Let’s break down what the words “clean,” “natural,” and “organic” actually mean when we’re looking at beauty product labels.  Amy Galper, the co-author of Plant-Powered Beauty explains: When we see the word “natural” on a product label, we usually assume that either all or some of the ingredients are natural, meaning they...

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It’s officially Fall.  And if you live in a climate that is changing, you are probably feeling a big difference in your skin.  Fall means cooler weather, drier air, gusty wind and less sunlight. Changes that can make our skin feel less hydrated, tighter and more susceptible to sensitivities, discoloration and uneven skin tone. How can you uplevel your skin care routine for the fall,...

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Pracaxi Oil is a treasured plant oil from Brazil. It is pressed out of the  dried seeds from the The Pracaxi Palm Tree (Pentaclethara macroloba and grew popular in Brazillian folk medicine because of its remarkable effects against debilitating skin infections, burns, wound pain and as an anti-venom against snake and scorpion bites.  The native communities in Brazil have been using Pracaxi Seeds Pods, tree...

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The Coconut (Cocos nuciferas) tree belongs to the palm family and has a long rich history of use in cosmetics across cultures around the globe spanning centuries. It has many beneficial properties that enhance our wellbeing.  Plus, various materials extracted from the tree and the coconut itself, aside from the oil, offer many uses across various industries. History of Coconut Oil Historical use of the...

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Essential oils and Beauty are meant for each other.  When we think of what it means to feel beautiful, to have beautiful skin, to radiate beauty - essential oils are the centerpiece that brings it all together. Their dynamic and nuanced composition of molecules, combined with the beauty and emotional resonance of their aromas - connects us to what true beauty really means. It’s not...

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Copaiba (Copaifera officinalis)  is a liquid resin that has powerful healing benefits for the skin. Let’s explore what Copaiba resin is, where it comes from and why it has the power to reduce inflammation, relieve pain and restore the skin’s vibrancy and tone. Where does it come from? The Copaiba tree is common to West Africa and  Latin America where there are about 35 different...

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Those of us who love blending with essential oils, know that one of the most important things we need are carrier oils. Carrier oils, also known as vegetable oils, are what we use to dilute and blend our essential oils into a wide assortment of remedies and applications - and carry their potent molecules through our skin, into our bodies.   Since carrier oils on their...

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