Three ways I’m Plant-Powering Up my beauty routine
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There are plenty of good things associated with plants. Some are recommended by NASA to help purify the air around us. Others are acknowledged to have medicinal properties through the years. When it comes to beauty, certain plants are used to power up our routine. Here are a few ways I’ve been incorporating them in mine!
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Tea: Antioxidants for Drinking and for Under the Eyes
Green tea and black tea are derived from the plant Camellia sinensis. Both contain antioxidants that help protect the skin from within. I like drinking both since I don’t drink coffee. For convenience, I tend to use tea bags more which comes with an added bonus - the tea bags can be placed over the eyes to reduce puffiness and redness.
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Plant-based Oils: Moisture Boost for the Body
Sometimes lotion is not enough for my extremely dehydrated skin. When it gets really dry, I turn to moisturizing body oils like sunflower oil and almond oil. These skincare products are recommended for dry skin like mine since both have skin soothing benefits. I just apply immediately after showering and the moisture lasts all day long.
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Botanicals: Plant-Power for the Hair
I remember hearing about Herbal Essences Shampoo way back in the 90s. The brand has always been well-known for their use of plants in their products for decades now. They even partnered with the KEW Royal Botanical Gardens to "authenticate and verify that the key botanicals in Herbal Essences bio:renew line-up are REAL, legitimate, and of high quality.”
They also have variants for every hair concern!
Argan Oil of Morocco – repairs damaged hair from root to tip
Coconut Milk - hydrates for soft, silky hair
Golden Moringa Oil - cleanses for sleek, smooth hair
White Strawberry & Sweet Mint -gently cleanses for volume & shine
Blue Ginger & Micellar - revitalizes and gently cleanses limp hair
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Since I have dry and sometimes rough hair, Coconut Milk works best for me. While the other variants are favorites of the newly minted Herbal Essences Bloom Squad - Frankie Pangilinan, Leila Alcasid, and Juliana Gomez. Kakie’s favorite is the Argan Oil of Morocco as it helps protect her hair from damage and keep it smooth. Leila’s hair is in need of volume and moisture which makes the White Strawberry & Sweet Mint pair her new best friend. And Juliana’s go to is the Golden Moringa Oil because it makes her hair less frizzy and beautifully moisturized.
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Do watch out for more info on the Herbal Essences #BloomSquad as they pave the way with Herbal Essences in living a plant powered clean beauty lifestyle. You can also join the #BloomSquad Posting Challenge to win a chance to join an exclusive The Royal Botanic Gardens, KEW Virtual Tour plus a year’s supply of Herbal Essences products!
Here’s how to join:
Be a part of the Bloom Squad and share how you achieve clean beauty hair goals with Herbal Essences.
Use the hashtag #PlantPowerInEveryShower and #BloomSquad
Tag @herbalessencesph and the #BloomSquad - @frankiepangilinan @leilaalcasid and @gomezjuliana
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You can post until March 26, 2021 to join the posting challenge
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